What’s the difference between an open-source and SaaS content management system (CMS)?
Wix vs. WordPress — see how the two prominent CMSes built on different platforms compare. Learn the pros and cons of each one to make the best choice for your business.
Wix is a beginner-friendly website builder with all the tools users require to create blogs, websites, and ecommerce stores.
WordPress is an open-source CMS providing advanced features and tools needed to create and manage a website.
Wix Pricing as SaaS
Wix is packaged as a software-as-a-service solution — its plans include web hosting, custom domain names, ecommerce tools, and CMS features.
WordPress Pricing as Open source
WordPress is free to use. But you need to pay for hosting, plugins, and maintenance to run a professional website, which can add up.
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Core Website Management Tools
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Free
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$$$
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Free
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Hosting
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All HubSpot Content Hub plans include web hosting.
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All HubSpot Content Hub plans include web hosting.
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All HubSpot Content Hub plans include web hosting.
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All HubSpot Content Hub plans include web hosting.
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Hosting is included when you sign up for a Wix plan.
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Plans for popular WordPress hosting platforms start at $0.99/mo and can go up to $1500/mo.
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Integrations / Plugins
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Content Hub has hundreds of apps and integrations that extend your website’s functionality.
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Content Hub has hundreds of apps and integrations that extend your website’s functionality.
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Content Hub has hundreds of apps and integrations that extend your website’s functionality.
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Content Hub has hundreds of apps and integrations that extend your website’s functionality.
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The Wix App Market has tons of free apps. Premium add-ons cost between $3 and $20 per app.
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WordPress has thousands of free plugins, but paid options can cost up to $200 per plugin.
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Security
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HubSpot Content Hub plans come with built-in security features like a standard SSL certificate, web application firewall, and round-the-clock threat monitoring.
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HubSpot Content Hub plans come with built-in security features like a standard SSL certificate, web application firewall, and round-the-clock threat monitoring.
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HubSpot Content Hub plans come with built-in security features like a standard SSL certificate, web application firewall, and round-the-clock threat monitoring.
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HubSpot Content Hub plans come with built-in security features like a standard SSL certificate, web application firewall, and round-the-clock threat monitoring.
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Wix plans include an SSL certificate, website monitoring tools, and automatic security updates.
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Monthly fees for WordPress security features start at $16.67 per month.
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Maintenance, Updates, and Support
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Content Hub handles the system updates and backend maintenance, so users don't have to worry about it. Customers also have access to the HubSpot community and HubSpot Academy for training and support.
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Content Hub handles the system updates and backend maintenance, so users don't have to worry about it. Customers also enjoy a round-the-clock dedicated support team.
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Content Hub handles the system updates and backend maintenance, so users don't have to worry about it. Customers also enjoy a round-the-clock dedicated support team.
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Content Hub handles the system updates and backend maintenance, so users don't have to worry about it. Customers also enjoy a round-the-clock dedicated support team.
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Wix’s users enjoy automatic updates, maintenance, and 24/7 customer support via email and live chat.
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You have to either manage your website yourself using support forums or pay $100-$5000/mo to a WordPress developer.
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Please note that HubSpot’s pricing and packaging is subject to change. Please consult HubSpot’s Product & Services Catalog for the most up-to-date pricing and packaging information. For more information on Wix’s pricing, visit their pricing page. For more information on WordPress’s pricing, visit their pricing page.
HubSpot’s Content Hub offers premium website hosting for free, without extra charges based on usage. You focus on creating great content. We'll take care of the infrastructure behind your website.
HubSpot is a leading customer platform that offers a suite of software products and tools designed to help businesses manage and grow their marketing, sales, and customer service efforts.
Decide between SaaS and open source website building software by identifying your non-negotiables. These usually include speed, security, and stability — all included with HubSpot Content Hub.
Building a professional website without technical knowledge is tricky. HubSpot’s CMS empowers you to build a website with flexible themes, built-in apps, and a drag-and-drop editor that cuts out the learning curve.
HubSpot Content Hub is the first and only CMS that uses CRM data to help you build better customer relationships and run successful online stores.
Track customer details, interactions, and content from one place — without writing a line of code.
Dynamic content and local website development features set Content Hub apart. Automatically test different variations of your website with adapting testing, and HubSpot will serve up the best-performing option.
With features like global CDN, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and SSL encryption, Content Hub users can focus on creating content and growing their business.
HubSpot’s analytics and reporting let you monitor how many sessions, leads, and customers you're getting.
In addition to evolving sales and marketing functions, Andy is also benefiting from having the AAXIS website hosted and managed in HubSpot Content Hub.
“I can manage pages and content without having to switch to a new software,” says Andy. It combines everything into one user experience.
Andy Wagner
Executive Director
AAXIS
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