Wix

Web & e-commerce

Free hosted websiteEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is Wix?

Wix is a hosted website builder with visual editing, templates and included hosting. Its free tier allows a public site on a Wix address, useful for basic publishing before custom domains or paid business functions are needed.

Visual site editor

Website templates

Hosted publishing

Mobile layouts

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Individuals testing a small public website.

Before you choose

Free sites retain Wix branding and cannot use a custom domain.

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Know what you're signing up for.

Wix provides Free access on an ongoing basis. Wix-branded address and ads; up to 500 MB storage and 1 GB bandwidth. A custom domain, ad removal and payment acceptance require an appropriate paid plan.

A custom domain, ad removal and payment acceptance require an appropriate paid plan.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Hosting and editor are managed together

Visual building lowers the initial technical burden

What to keep in mind

Wix branding and assigned domain remain

Storage, bandwidth and business functions are limited

How to use it well

Choose a template around your content rather than its demonstration images. Build the essential pages first, check the mobile layout, and publish on the provided Wix address to test whether visitors can find the key information.

The free plan is suitable for learning the editor and running a modest branded site. Watch storage and bandwidth as media grows. Connecting a personal domain, removing Wix ads or accepting payments requires an appropriate paid subscription before those features are available.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Wix free?

Wix provides Free access on an ongoing basis. Wix-branded address and ads; up to 500 MB storage and 1 GB bandwidth. A custom domain, ad removal and payment acceptance require an appropriate paid plan.

Can a free Wix site use my own domain?

No. Connecting a custom domain requires a paid plan.

Can Free accept online payments?

Payment acceptance is a premium feature rather than part of the free website tier.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

Choose tools for the same task, then compare their feature limits, platform support, and total cost for your team. The Compare button helps you keep a shortlist.

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