There are a lot of different website builders out there. So, how do you know which one to choose?
In this article, we’ll compare WordPress to three popular website builders – Wix, Weebly, and Squarespace. By the end, you should have a good idea of which platform is right for you.
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WordPress is a content management system (CMS). That means it’s designed for creating and managing website content.
WordPress is free and open source software released under the GPL. That means anyone can use it and modify it.
Wix is a commercial website builder. It’s a closed platform, which means you can’t get access to the source code. Wix is free to use, but you’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan to get access to advanced features.
Weebly is another commercial website builder. Like Wix, it’s a closed platform with limited access to source code. Weebly is free to use, but you’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan for advanced features.
Squarespace is also a commercial website builder. It’s a closed platform with limited access to source code. Squarespace has a 14-day free trial, but you’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan to continue using it.
Features
WordPress
- Free and open source: WordPress is free and open source software released under the GPL.
- Flexibility: WordPress is highly flexible. There are thousands of free themes and plugins available for WordPress websites.
Wix
- Ease of use:: Wix is one of the easiest website builders to use. You can create a website without any prior experience or technical knowledge.
Weebly
- Weebly is also easy to use:: Weebly is another website builder that’s easy to use.
Squarespace
- Squarespace has beautiful templates: :Squarespace has some of the best-looking templates of any website builder. If you’re looking for a beautiful website, Squarespace is a good option.
