How Much Does a Wix Website Cost? Full 2026 Pricing Breakdown

A Wix website can cost $0 per month if you use the free plan, but a professional business website usually costs at least $17 to $39 per month for a paid plan, plus possible costs for a domain, business email, paid apps, payment processing, and professional design or SEO help. Wix’s official Premium Plan guide lists paid plans from $17/month to $159/month: Light at $17, Core at $29, Business at $39, and Business Elite at $159.

For most small businesses, the practical budget is:

Website type	Likely Wix budget
Testing or personal draft	$0/month
Simple professional website	$17/month + domain renewal later
Small business website	$29/month + email/apps if needed
Growing business or store	$39/month + payment fees/apps/email
Advanced business site	$159/month + extras
Professionally built Wix site	Plan cost + one-time design/development fee

Pricing can vary by country, currency, taxes, billing term, promotions, and checkout settings, so check the live Wix checkout before purchasing.

Wix website cost at a glance

Cost item	Required?	Typical cost
Wix Free plan	No	$0/month
Wix Light plan	For simple professional sites	$17/month
Wix Core plan	For small businesses / basic payments	$29/month
Wix Business plan	For growing stores or businesses	$39/month
Wix Business Elite plan	For advanced business needs	$159/month
Domain	Usually yes for professional sites	Free first year on many annual plans; then often around $14.95–$24.95/year
Business email	Optional but recommended	Separate Google Workspace cost
Paid apps	Optional	Varies by app
Payment processing	Required if accepting payments	Varies by region and payment method
Professional design help	Optional	Marketplace providers often start from hundreds of dollars
SEO, copywriting, branding	Optional	Varies by provider and scope

Wix says creating a website is free, but upgrading to a Premium plan lets users connect a custom domain, remove Wix branding, and access more features. Most yearly or multi-year Premium plans include a one-year domain voucher, but that voucher is for the first-time purchase of a new domain from Wix and does not renew or extend an existing domain.

1. Wix plan costs

The main cost of a Wix website is the plan. The plan determines whether your site uses a custom domain, removes Wix branding, accepts payments, supports more storage, or includes advanced business features.

Wix Free plan: $0/month

The free plan is best for testing Wix before you commit. You can build and publish a basic site, but it is not ideal for a professional business website because you do not get the same custom-domain and business-feature experience as paid plans.

Best for

• Testing Wix

• Learning the editor

• Drafting a site before launch

• Personal experiments

Not best for

• Professional business websites

• eCommerce

• Lead-generation campaigns

• Brands that need a custom domain

• Sites where credibility matters

Verdict: Use the Free plan for testing, not for a serious business website.

Wix Light plan: $17/month

The Light plan is the lowest paid plan in Wix’s current public Premium Plan lineup. Wix’s official Premium Plan guide lists Light at $17/month.

Best for

• Personal websites

• Portfolios

• Simple brochure sites

• Freelancer profiles

• Small service websites that do not need online payments

Watch out for

The Light plan may be too limited if you need online payments, bookings, selling features, or more advanced business tools.

Verdict: Best for a simple professional site with a custom domain.

Wix Core plan: $29/month

The Core plan is often the most practical starting point for small businesses. Wix’s Premium Plan guide lists Core at $29/month, and Wix’s plan guidance recommends Core or Business when users need business features like eCommerce and payment processing.

Best for

• Small businesses

• Basic eCommerce

• Service businesses accepting payments

• Booking-based businesses

• Businesses that need more room than Light

Watch out for

Core may not be enough for larger stores, more advanced eCommerce needs, or higher-growth teams.

Verdict: Best starting plan for most small businesses.

Wix Business plan: $39/month

The Business plan is designed for growing businesses and stores. Wix’s official Premium Plan guide lists Business at $39/month.

Best for

• Growing online stores

• Businesses with more content and media

• Service businesses with bookings and payments

• Brands that need more eCommerce capability

• Businesses that want stronger marketing and analytics capacity

Watch out for

If you only need a basic informational site, Business is probably more than you need.

Verdict: Best for growing stores and revenue-focused business websites.

Wix Business Elite plan: $159/month

Business Elite is the top standard Wix plan in the current Premium Plan lineup, listed at $159/month.

Best for

• Larger teams

• Higher-volume businesses

• Advanced eCommerce needs

• Businesses needing more storage and advanced capabilities

• Teams that have outgrown Business

Watch out for

Business Elite is expensive for a basic website. Only choose it when you clearly need its advanced features.

Verdict: Best for advanced business sites, not beginners.

Wix Enterprise: custom pricing

Enterprise pricing is available by request. Wix’s Premium Plan guide states that custom Enterprise pricing and plans are available upon request.

Best for

• Large organizations

• Multi-site businesses

• Enterprise teams

• Brands needing custom security, support, or procurement

• Companies with complex workflows

Verdict: Consider Enterprise only when standard Wix plans are not enough.

2. Domain name costs

A professional website usually needs a custom domain, such as yourbusiness.com.

Wix says most yearly or multi-year Premium plans include a one-year free domain voucher, but the voucher is only included with the first-time purchase of a Premium plan and is not included when renewing or upgrading an existing plan.

Wix’s 2026 website-cost guide says domain registration is free for the first year with annual Premium plans and typically costs about $14.95–$24.95/year after the first year, with .com domains around $14.95/year.  Wix’s domain pricing page also notes that a standard .com domain can cost $9.90 for the first year, with the final price depending on the domain extension, name, and whether it is a premium or aftermarket domain.

Domain cost table

Domain cost	Budget
First year with many annual Premium plans	Often included
Standard domain renewal	Around $14.95–$24.95/year
Standard .com first-year pricing	Can start around $9.90/year
Premium or aftermarket domains	Can cost much more

Budget tip

Do not budget only for year one. Add domain renewal to your year-two cost forecast.

3. Hosting and security costs

With Wix, hosting is included in the platform. Wix’s website-cost guide says website builders like Wix include hosting in the cost of the platform, while building a site from scratch may require separate hosting costs.

That means you generally do not need to buy separate hosting for a regular Wix website.

Included with Wix platform

• Hosting

• Website builder

• Templates

• Core infrastructure

• Security features

• Domain connection on paid plans

Wix also describes its website builder as handling essentials such as design, hosting, and domain setup in one platform.

4. Business email costs

Business email is usually a separate cost. Wix says once users have their own domain, they can purchase a Google Workspace plan and get a custom email address using that domain, such as info@yourbusiness.com.

Wix’s Google Workspace support page says Wix offers three Google Workspace email plans: Business Starter, Business Standard, and Business Plus.  Google’s own Workspace billing guidance lists standard US pricing at $8.40/user/month for Business Starter on a flexible plan, or $7/user/month on an annual/fixed-term plan; higher tiers cost more.

Business email budget

Email need	Budget expectation
One professional inbox	Separate monthly per-user cost
Multiple team inboxes	Cost multiplies by user
Higher storage / advanced features	Higher Google Workspace tier
Region-specific pricing	Check local Google/Wix checkout

Budget tip

If you need five business inboxes, multiply the email cost by five. Email can become one of the bigger recurring extras for growing teams.

5. Wix app costs

Wix has many built-in tools, but some websites need extra apps.

The Wix App Market lists 500+ apps across categories such as marketing, selling online, services and events, communication, and design elements.  Some apps are free, some have free tiers, and others require paid subscriptions.

Common app categories

App category	Why you might need it
Forms	Advanced lead capture
Email marketing	Campaigns and automations
Reviews / testimonials	Social proof
Booking tools	Scheduling and appointments
Chat	Customer support
Shipping / accounting	eCommerce operations
Analytics	Deeper reporting
Popups	Promotions and lead capture

A Mailchimp listing in the Wix App Market, for example, shows a free plan and paid plans starting from $13, which illustrates how app pricing can add recurring costs beyond the Wix plan itself.

Budget tip

Start with the built-in Wix features first. Add paid apps only when they solve a specific business problem.

6. eCommerce and payment costs

If you want to sell products, accept bookings, or take payments online, you need a plan that supports payments. Wix’s Help Center says users who need robust business features like eCommerce capabilities and payment processing should consider the Core or Business plans.

Wix Payments processing fees vary by payment method and currency. Wix’s support documentation lists default processing fees such as 2.9% + $0.30 USD in the United States, 2.1% + £0.20 in the United Kingdom, and 1.9% + €0.30 in the European Union.

Payment processing examples

Region	Default processing fee example
United States	2.9% + $0.30 USD
United Kingdom	2.1% + £0.20
European Union	1.9% + €0.30
Canada	2.9% + 0.30 CAD
Switzerland	2.3% + 0.30 CHF

Wix also lists chargeback fees by region, including $15 USD in the United States, £15 GBP in the United Kingdom, and €15 EUR in the European Union.

Budget tip

Payment processing is not a flat monthly cost. It increases as sales increase, so include it in your gross margin calculations.

7. Logo, branding, and design asset costs

You can create basic brand assets yourself, but some businesses choose to pay for professional design.

Wix’s logo maker page says users can create a logo at no cost under Wixel’s free plan, while Wix’s Logo Maker plan documentation describes paid logo plan options with different file types and benefits.

Branding costs to consider

Item	DIY cost	Professional cost
Logo	Free or paid logo tool	Designer fee
Brand colors	Free	Brand strategy package
Fonts	Free or licensed	Designer-selected system
Photography	Stock/free/DIY	Photographer fee
Copywriting	DIY	Copywriter fee

Budget tip

A basic Wix website can launch with simple branding, but businesses that rely on trust, premium positioning, or conversions may benefit from professional brand and copy work.

8. Hiring a Wix professional

Wix is designed for DIY building, but hiring help can save time and improve quality.

The Wix Marketplace lets users hire experts in web design, development, marketing, SEO, and more.  Wix’s support documentation says you can filter professionals by service, price, location, and language, then request a quote directly from the professional.

Marketplace listings vary widely. Search results in the Wix Marketplace show web design providers starting at amounts such as $200 and developers starting around $150–$200, depending on provider and scope.

Professional help budget

Service	Typical budgeting note
Small task	Can start from lower one-time fees
Basic Wix setup	Usually hundreds of dollars
Custom Wix website	Often hundreds to thousands depending on scope
eCommerce setup	Higher if products, payments, shipping, and automations are involved
SEO setup	Depends on number of pages and research depth
Copywriting	Depends on page count and complexity

Budget tip

Ask for a fixed scope before hiring: number of pages, revisions, SEO setup, mobile optimization, forms, domain connection, and post-launch support.

9. Optional extras that affect total cost

Not every Wix website needs these, but they can change your budget.

Extra	When you need it
Premium apps	When built-in tools are not enough
Google Workspace email	When you need professional email
SEO help	When organic search is important
Copywriting	When you need better conversion
Professional photography	When visuals affect trust or sales
Paid ads	When you need traffic quickly
Analytics setup	When you need conversion tracking
Booking setup	When appointments are central
eCommerce integrations	When you manage inventory, shipping, or accounting
Multilingual setup	When targeting multiple languages
Ongoing maintenance	When you want someone else to manage updates

10. Realistic Wix website budget scenarios

Scenario 1: Testing Wix

Item	Cost
Wix Free plan	$0/month
Domain	Not required
Email	Not required
Apps	Optional
Professional help	Optional

Estimated cost: $0/monthBest for: testing and learningNot ideal for: a professional business launch

Scenario 2: Simple professional website

Item	Cost
Wix Light plan	$17/month
Domain	Often first year included on annual plan; renewal later
Email	Optional
Apps	Optional
Professional help	Optional

Estimated recurring cost: around $17/month plus future domain/email/app costsBest for: personal brands, portfolios, simple brochure sites

Scenario 3: Small business website

Item	Cost
Wix Core plan	$29/month
Domain	Often first year included on annual plan; renewal later
Business email	Separate per-user cost
Apps	Optional
Payment processing	Applies if taking payments
Professional help	Optional

Estimated recurring cost: $29/month plus email, domain renewal, apps, and payment feesBest for: small businesses, service providers, bookings, basic selling

Scenario 4: Growing eCommerce website

Item	Cost
Wix Business plan	$39/month
Domain	Often first year included on annual plan; renewal later
Business email	Separate per-user cost
Apps	Likely possible
Payment processing	Applies on transactions
Professional setup	Often useful

Estimated recurring cost: $39/month plus email, apps, transaction fees, and possible pro helpBest for: growing stores and revenue-generating websites

Scenario 5: Advanced business website

Item	Cost
Wix Business Elite plan	$159/month
Domain	Often first year included on annual plan; renewal later
Email	Separate per-user cost
Apps/integrations	Likely
Professional help	Likely
Payment processing	Applies if taking payments

Estimated recurring cost: $159/month plus extrasBest for: advanced business operations, larger teams, high-growth needs

11. Are there hidden costs with Wix?

Wix does not require every optional extra, but there are several costs buyers often forget to include.

Common overlooked Wix costs

Overlooked cost	Why it matters
Domain renewal	First year may be included, but renewals cost extra
Business email	Usually separate from the Wix site plan
Paid apps	Some apps require monthly subscriptions
Payment processing	Applies to sales and paid bookings
Chargebacks	Possible fee when payment disputes happen
Professional help	Design, SEO, copywriting, and setup may cost extra
Renewal pricing	Promotions may not apply forever
More advanced plan needs	Your site may outgrow the first plan

Budgeting rule

Plan your Wix budget in two layers:

1. Core platform cost: Wix plan + domain

2. Business operating cost: email + apps + payments + professional help

That gives you a more accurate total than looking at the monthly plan alone.

12. Which Wix plan is best for your budget?

Your goal	Recommended plan
Test Wix	Free
Build a simple professional site	Light
Build a small business site	Core
Accept payments or bookings	Core or Business
Start a small online store	Core
Grow an online store	Business
Run advanced business operations	Business Elite
Need custom enterprise support	Enterprise

Best budget choice for most small businesses: Core.Best low-cost professional option: Light.Best for growing eCommerce: Business.

13. How to keep Wix costs under control

Start with the lowest plan that fits your real needs

Do not buy Business Elite if you only need a simple brochure website. Start with Light or Core and upgrade later if needed.

Use annual billing carefully

Annual plans can include benefits such as a domain voucher, but they also require a larger upfront commitment. Wix says yearly Premium and Studio plans are charged once per year and can offer savings compared with shorter billing cycles.

Avoid app overload

Each paid app may look small on its own, but several apps can quickly add to your monthly cost.

Budget for year two

Year two may include domain renewal, email renewals, app renewals, and normal plan renewal pricing.

Know when to hire help

A DIY site may be cheaper, but a professional site may convert better. If the website directly affects leads or sales, professional copy, SEO, and design may pay for themselves.

Final answer: How much does a Wix website cost?

A Wix website can cost $0/month for testing, but most professional Wix websites cost at least $17–$39/month before extras. A realistic small business budget is often $29/month for Core, plus a domain renewal after the first year, business email, any paid apps, and payment processing if you accept online payments.

For a serious business website, budget for:

• Wix plan

• Custom domain

• Business email

• Paid apps if needed

• Payment processing if selling

• Optional design, SEO, branding, and copywriting help

Before choosing a plan, list what your website must do: display information, generate leads, take bookings, accept payments, or sell products. Then pick the lowest Wix plan that supports those requirements.

FAQ

How much does Wix cost per month?

Wix’s current Premium Plan guide lists paid plans from $17/month to $159/month: Light at $17, Core at $29, Business at $39, and Business Elite at $159.

Is Wix free?

Yes. Wix says creating your own website is free, but a Premium plan is needed to connect a custom domain, remove Wix branding, and access more features.

How much does a Wix domain cost?

Wix says many annual Premium plans include a free domain for the first year. After that, Wix’s 2026 website-cost guide says domain renewals typically cost around $14.95–$24.95/year, with .com domains around $14.95/year.

Does Wix include hosting?

Yes. Wix’s website-cost guide says hosting is included in the cost of the platform for website builders like Wix.

Does Wix include business email?

No, business email is usually separate. Wix says users can purchase Google Workspace to get a custom email address using their domain.

How much does Wix eCommerce cost?

For eCommerce or payment processing, Wix recommends Core or Business plans. Core is listed at $29/month and Business at $39/month in Wix’s Premium Plan guide.

Does Wix charge payment processing fees?

Yes. Wix Payments processing fees vary by region and payment method. Default examples include 2.9% + $0.30 USD in the US, 2.1% + £0.20 in the UK, and 1.9% + €0.30 in the EU.

How much does it cost to hire someone to build a Wix site?

It varies by scope and provider. Wix Marketplace listings show some web design and development providers starting in the hundreds of dollars, but final quotes depend on pages, features, revisions, content, SEO, and eCommerce complexity.