Wix alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Wix: no practical way to export a site and move hosts, and free plan shows Wix ads and a Wix subdomain. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Wix, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Squarespace currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Framer	Free plan + paid	No	Web, macOS, Windows	4 of 4	55.3

1. FramerTop pick
Best for: Designers and startups who want animated, polished sites built like a design file
Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Wix
Design-tool feel and fast, animated pages for portfolios and startup sites.
Pros
Canvas editing that feels familiar to Figma users
Easy scroll and hover animations
Free plan for trying ideas before paying
Cons
Page, CMS and bandwidth limits tied to each site plan
Extra editors cost more per month
No serious built-in ecommerce
Visit Framer Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Framer a good Wix alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, on a Framer domain
Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Basic plan
$10 per month (yearly billing)
Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
$30 per month (yearly billing)
Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extra editors
$20/month each, viewers free
Checked Oct 25, 2026framer.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Wix alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Wix alternative for most people

Squarespace

More polished, design-led templates with less layout freedom but fewer ways to break the design.

Best Wix alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Webflow

Far more control over layout, CMS and code output for designers who outgrow Wix's editor.

Best Wix alternative for Mac

Framer

Design-tool feel and fast, animated pages for portfolios and startup sites.

Best Wix alternative for Windows

Framer

Design-tool feel and fast, animated pages for portfolios and startup sites.

Best Wix alternative for iPhone and Android

WordPress.com

Hosted WordPress with plugins and the option to export and move your site later.

Best Wix alternative for working in the browser

Hostinger Website Builder

Cheaper hosted builder with AI tools for simple business sites.

Wix alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Wix?

Squarespace ranks first right now. More polished, design-led templates with less layout freedom but fewer ways to break the design. Webflow and WordPress.com follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Wix?

Yes. Webflow (free plan + paid), WordPress.com (free plan + paid) and Framer (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Wix?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Wix?

The complaints we hear most: no practical way to export a site and move hosts; free plan shows Wix ads and a Wix subdomain; free placement can make mobile layouts fiddly.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Wix, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.