Wix vs WordPress.com
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business and The 11 Best Website Builders for Small Business. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Wix ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #6) for Small business owners choosing a content management system / Small business owners building a website without coding. The fastest and most intuitive way for a non-technical user to build a website.
At a glance
| Wix | WordPress.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business | #6 / The 11 Best Website Builders for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Easiest for beginners | Best for blogging and content |
| Pricing | $$ ($17 to $159/mo) | $$ ($4 to $45/mo) |
| HQ | Tel Aviv, Israel | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2006 | 2005 |
Wix
The fastest and most intuitive way for a non-technical user to build a website.
www.wix.comSee full entry in The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business
WordPress.com
The most powerful platform for blogging and content-driven sites.
wordpress.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Website Builders for Small Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.