Best Wix Alternatives
The best alternatives to Wix, ranked by rating and value.
We compared 4 Wix alternatives. Shopify is the top pick at 4.6/5 (from $39/mo). 1 has a free plan. 1 rate higher than Wix itself (4.4/5).
Why look for a Wix alternative?
Wix rates 4.4/5 and is genuinely strong at easiest to design — most people switch because of a specific trade-off:
- •Can't switch templates later
- •Less suited to large catalogs
Wix alternatives compared
| Tool | Starts at | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wix (the original) | Free | 4.4/5 | Small businesses & creatives |
| Shopify | $39/mo | 4.6/5 | DTC brands & growing stores |
| WooCommerce | Free | 4.4/5 | WordPress users & developers |
| Squarespace | $16/mo | 4.4/5 | Creatives & lifestyle brands |
| BigCommerce | $39/mo | 4.3/5 | Mid-market & B2B stores |
The best Wix alternatives, ranked
The leading hosted ecommerce platform
Why switch: Easy to launch. Best for DTC brands & growing stores.
Open-source ecommerce for WordPress
Why switch: Free & open source. Best for WordPress users & developers.
Designer templates with built-in commerce
Why switch: Beautiful templates. Best for Creatives & lifestyle brands.
Scalable ecommerce with no transaction fees
Why switch: No transaction fees. Best for Mid-market & B2B stores.
Pick by priority
Best rated → Shopify
4.6/5 across 21,400 reviews. Easy to launch.
Free option → WooCommerce
Has a genuine free plan — the cheapest way to test a switch.
Closest fit → Shopify
Our top overall pick for people leaving Wix. Suits DTC brands & growing stores.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Wix?+
Shopify is our top-ranked Wix alternative, rated 4.6/5 and starting at $39/mo. Easy to launch is its standout strength, and it suits DTC brands & growing stores.
Are there free alternatives to Wix?+
Yes — WooCommerce offers a free plan. Paid tiers unlock more, but the free tier is enough to test the fit.
Why do people look for Wix alternatives?+
The most common reasons are: can't switch templates later, less suited to large catalogs. Wix still rates 4.4/5, so the right move depends on which trade-off matters to you.
Which Wix alternative is rated highest?+
Shopify at 4.6/5, versus 4.4/5 for Wix.