Businesses that want maximum flexibility, SEO control, and long-term ownership of their web presence
+ Unmatched flexibility with 60,000+ plugins and thousands of themes
+ Massive community; solutions exist for every use case
- Requires ongoing maintenance, updates, and security management
“WordPress can do literally anything, but budget time for setup and maintenance. Once it's running well, nothing else comes close for the price.”
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted (WordPress.org) | Free | Free | Free software; hosting required (~$3-30/mo separately) |
| WordPress.com Free | Free | Free | 1GB storage; wordpress.com subdomain; ads shown |
| WordPress.com Personal | $4 | $4 | Custom domain; 6GB storage; no ads |
| WordPress.com Business | $25 | $25 | 50GB storage; plugins; themes; SFTP |
WordPress.org is free (self-hosted, hosting ~$3-30/mo). WordPress.com has free tier; paid from $4/mo.
| Feature | Available On | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Block Editor (Gutenberg) | free | Unlimited |
| Plugin Ecosystem | free | 60,000+ plugins available (self-hosted); plugins require Business plan on WordPress.com |
| Theme System | free | Thousands of free and premium themes |
| SEO (via plugins like Yoast) | free | Unlimited |
| WooCommerce (E-commerce) | free | Self-hosted only; requires hosting and setup |
| Custom Post Types and Taxonomies | free | Unlimited |
| REST API | free | Unlimited |
| Multisite Network | free | Self-hosted only |
| User Roles and Permissions | free | Unlimited |
| Jetpack AI Writing Assistant | free | Limited AI requests on free Jetpack; paid for more |
| Full Code Access (PHP, CSS, JS) | free | Self-hosted only; Business plan on WordPress.com |
Source: G2 reviewer demographics
Not ideal for: Teams without any technical resources — WordPress requires ongoing maintenance, updates, and security management
Content exports via WXR format; plugin configs, theme customizations, and custom code need recreation
+ Zapier compatible (connects to 5,000+ apps)
Indie hackers, freelancers, and side-project creators who need a simple one-page site fast
Web design agencies and freelancers who build sites for clients and need white-label tools with client management
Designers, startups, and SaaS companies who want portfolio-quality landing pages with advanced animations without writing code
Mid-size teams and agencies running high-volume paid ad campaigns needing advanced personalization
Small business owners and solopreneurs who need attractive landing pages without technical skills
Creatives and small businesses that prioritize beautiful design with minimal effort
Performance marketers who run paid campaigns and need fast A/B testing on landing pages
Designers, agencies, and startups who want full creative control without writing code