Light at $17/mo is the go-to choice for custom domains. Upgrade from the free tier to one of 4 paid plans up to $24/mo.
Best for: You get Wix branding, 500MB storage
Best for: Custom domain, 2GB storage
Best for: 50GB storage, Accept payments
Best for: 100GB storage, Subscriptions
Best for: Unlimited storage, Priority support
Independent analysis · Wix
Wix positions itself as a premium website builder, with its entry-level Light plan starting at $24/mo, which sits just below the category median of $29/mo. However, businesses looking to scale will quickly exceed this tier, as accepting online payments requires the Core plan at $36/mo. For advanced operations, the Business plan at $46/mo and Business Elite at $172/mo represent a steep climb in cost compared to the broader market.
Users frequently report unexpected renewal price hikes ranging from 25% to over 50%, with some facing sudden multi-year renewal bills exceeding $500 or £600. Additionally, customers complain about Wix ignoring active cancellation requests and charging their accounts anyway.
"They just raised my price by 25% and there's no way to move"
"suddenly have to 54% (!) more."
"Wix ignored the active cancellation request and allowed the $504.00 charge to post"
G2
"price has jumped to £600+ on a 2-year cycle."
Based on analysis of recent Reddit and G2 discussions.
The Light plan at $24/mo offers velo IDE for advanced custom code and serverless functions.
"Why is Wix so expensive after the initial trial?"
Reddit (negative)
"steadily increasing the price on me. I'm on their core plan"
Reddit (negative)
"price went up from $192 to $204 for essentially the same plan."
Reddit (positive)
"creating a website for my coaching business and was planning to use Wix"
Reddit (positive)
The Light plan suits basic portfolio sites, while the Core and Business plans are best for small e-commerce setups that require native booking and payment tools. For users seeking a more scalable, design-forward alternative with predictable pricing, consider Webflow at $29/mo or Squarespace at $29/mo.
Wix - All-in-one website builder with drag-and-drop editor and AI tools. The free tier gets you Wix branding, 500MB storage - a real plan, not a 14-day trial. Upgrading to Light ($17/mo) unlocks Custom domain and 2GB storage. Priced near the $19/mo category average, Wix competes directly with Unicorn Platform and Duda on value. Watch the 9x price jump from Light ($17) to Business Elite ($159) - map out which features you actually need before committing to upper tiers.
You get Wix branding, 500MB storage. What's locked behind the paywall: custom domain, 2gb storage. If those matter, Light at $17/mo is the next step. Good enough for solo use and evaluation.
$17/mo gets you Custom domain, 2GB storage. The sweet spot for professionals who've maxed out the free plan and need Custom domain, 2GB storage.
$29/mo gets you 50GB storage, Accept payments. The middle ground - enough for growing teams without enterprise overhead. Saves $7/mo vs. Business.
$36/mo gets you 100GB storage, Subscriptions. The middle ground - enough for growing teams without enterprise overhead. Saves $123/mo vs. Business Elite.
$159/mo gets you Unlimited storage, Priority support. 342% more than Business - justified only if you need the extras. At this price point, also evaluate Unicorn Platform.
27% below the website builders average
Wix costs $0–$172/mo as of May 28, 2026, with 6 plans.
Rated 4.3/5, Wix at $17/mo is a value pick in its category. Start free. Move to Light ($17/mo) when Custom domain becomes a need, not a want.
Solopreneurs & SMBs needing design freedom
Which plan fits you
Rated 4.3/5, Wix at $17/mo is a value pick in its category. Start free. Move to Light ($17/mo) when Custom domain becomes a need, not a want.
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