7 alternatives to Wix, compared on pricing we verified from each vendor’s own page. Framer is the cheapest at Basic $10/mo (annual). Wix itself starts at Light $17/mo (annual), against a median of $19 a month across the 11 monthly-comparable tools we track in website & no-code builders. Every row below links to our full review of that tool.
Where Wix sits. Of the 11 tools in website & no-code builders whose monthly price we can compare, Wix is 5th of 11 on price — the category runs from $10 to $59 a month. Everything cheaper than it is listed below.
Why people look for Wix alternatives
- The headline price needs annual payment. Wix’s advertised figure is an annual rate shown monthly; paying month to month costs more. That is true of 53% of the tools we track, but it still surprises buyers.
The catch with Wix
Wix restructured plans in 2025 (Light/Core/Business/Elite). That is the fact worth carrying into any comparison below — it is recorded against Wix in our pricing dataset with the date we last checked it.
The 7 alternatives, compared
| Tool | Entry price | What kind of price | Free tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wix (the one you are replacing) | Light $17/mo (annual) | annual rate shown monthly | Yes | — |
| Framer | Basic $10/mo (annual) | annual rate shown monthly | Yes | Lowest monthly price here |
| Retool | $10/builder/mo billed annually | annual rate shown monthly | Yes | Cutting the bill ($10 vs $17) |
| Webflow | Basic $15/mo (annual) | annual rate shown monthly | Yes | Like-for-like on price ($15 vs $17) |
| Base44 | $16/mo (Starter, annual) | annual rate shown monthly | Yes | Like-for-like on price ($16 vs $17) |
| Glide | $19/mo annual (Explorer) | annual rate shown monthly | Yes | Like-for-like on price ($19 vs $17) |
| Softr | $19/mo (Basic) | true monthly rate | Yes | Like-for-like on price ($19 vs $17) |
| Squarespace | Basic $19/mo billed annually | annual rate shown monthly | No | Like-for-like on price ($19 vs $17) |
Prices are the cheapest paid entry each vendor publishes on its own pricing page, verified 12 October 2026. The what kind of price column matters more than it looks: an annual rate shown monthly is not a figure you can pay month to month, so two tools in this table can look a dollar apart and bill very differently.
How each one differs from Wix
Ordered by how close each one is to Wix on price and billing model, rather than alphabetically, so the nearest swaps come first.
Base44
Base44 priced close to Wix at $16. Read the full Base44 review.
Webflow
Webflow priced close to Wix at $15. Pricing splits into site plans and workspace seats; verify current pricing on webflow. Read the full Webflow review.
Glide
Glide priced close to Wix at $19. Read the full Glide review.
Framer
Framer starts at $10 against Wix’s $17. Framer overhauled pricing in late 2025 (Mini retired). Read the full Framer review.
Retool
Retool starts at $10 against Wix’s $17. Read the full Retool review.
When Wix is still the right answer
Three of the alternatives above are cheaper on paper, and that is the wrong place to stop. Reasons to stay put: at $17 a month it already costs less than the $19 median for website & no-code builders, so switching on price alone is unlikely to pay; it publishes a free tier, so you can hold a position without paying while you decide; it bills flat rather than per seat, which most of its category does not; migration is rarely free — exports, re-training and rebuilt integrations all cost time that a cheaper sticker may not recover. Our Wix review carries the verdict and the watch-outs.
What to check before you switch
- Put both prices on the same billing basis. Wix’s headline needs annual payment, so a candidate quoting a true monthly rate is not the comparison it appears to be — how to tell which you are looking at.
- Check whether the candidate charges per seat. Wix bills flat, so a per-seat replacement changes your cost curve as you hire even if the entry price is lower.
- Use Wix’s free tier while you trial the alternative. You can run both without paying twice, which is the cheapest way to make this decision.
- Check the export path before you commit, not after. Ask specifically what format your data leaves in and whether history comes with it.
- Price the integrations you actually use. A replacement that drops one connector you depend on costs more than its sticker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest alternative to Wix?
Of the Wix alternatives we track with a monthly-comparable published price, Framer is the lowest at Basic $10/mo (annual), against Wix at Light $17/mo (annual). Verified 12 October 2026.
Is there a free alternative to Wix?
Yes. Framer, Retool, Webflow, Base44, Glide, Softr all offer free or limited free access. Wix itself also has a free tier.
What is the closest alternative to Wix?
On pricing structure, Webflow: Basic $15/mo (annual) against Wix’s Light $17/mo (annual), and both charge a flat rate. That makes it the most like-for-like swap on cost, though you should still compare the feature set against your own list.
Is Wix still worth it in 2026?
Often, yes. Wix starts at Light $17/mo (annual), which is $17 a month against a category median of $19. That is below the median for website & no-code builders, so price alone is a weak reason to move. Our full Wix review has the verdict and the watch-outs.
How did you choose these Wix alternatives?
They are the tools we track in the same category (Website & No-Code Builders) that have a DigiJaws review, ordered by published entry price with the priced options first. Every price is read from the vendor’s own pricing page on a recorded date and carries a label for what kind of figure it is — a true monthly rate, an annual rate shown monthly, a usage rate or a quote-only placeholder. We do not rank on commission and we publish no price we cannot source.
Alternatives are the tools we track in Website & No-Code Builders with a DigiJaws review. Every price is read from the vendor’s own pricing page on a recorded date; we publish no figure we cannot source, and quote-only vendors carry no price rather than an estimate. Full pricing dataset under CC BY 4.0, and the category roundup is here. Verified 12 October 2026.
Wix Alternatives: 7 Options Compared (2026). DigiJaws, 2026. https://digijaws.com/reviews/wix-alternatives/