VETTED SAAS
Head to head · Website Builders

Wix vs Weebly

Weebly is a simple, dependable builder now owned by Square, but it has seen little new investment in recent years. Wix is more capable across the board and is still actively developed, which over time is the difference that matters most for a site you plan to keep.

Reviewed by M. HALLORAN·Updated FEBRUARY 2026·How we vet
★ Our pick
Wix
85 /100
vs
Challenger
Weebly
74 /100
◂ Wix Advantage Weebly ▸
Wix leads across the board · Weebly appeals mainly on simplicity and its tie to Square payments.

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How they score

Criteria Wix Weebly Winner
Ease of use
87
82
Wix
Design and templates
84
72
Wix
Flexibility and apps
90
68
Wix
Ecommerce
85
76
Wix
Value for money
86
80
Wix
Ongoing development
86
60
Wix

Scores are our editorial assessment against the VettedSaaS rubric · not vendor supplied.

Choose Wix if…
+You want the most capable, active builder
+Design freedom and apps matter
+You plan to grow the site over time
+A free plan with room to upgrade helps
Choose Weebly if…
+You want a very simple, no fuss editor
+You already use Square for payments
+Your needs are a small brochure or shop
+A low flat price matters more than features

Feature by feature

✓ full  ·  ∼ partial  ·  — none
Capability Wix Weebly
Free plan ✓ ✓
Drag and drop editor ✓ ✓
App or plugin store ✓500+ apps ∼smaller
No platform transaction fee ✓ ∼Performance only
Appointment booking ✓ ∼via app
Active feature updates ✓ —minimal
AI site builder ✓Wix ADI —none

Feature support verified as of June 2026 · check the vendor for current details.

Pricing, side by side

Per month, billed annually
Wix Our pick
Light $17
Core $29
Business $39
Weebly Challenger
Personal $10
Professional $12
Performance $26

Pricing as of June 2026, per month billed annually. Check the vendor for current pricing. Both offer a free plan; Weebly charges a 3% platform fee on all but the Performance plan, and Wix adds a $159 Business Elite tier.

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