WordPress
The universal site platform with themes, plugins and an editor; bookings and commerce mean choosing more plugins.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-2.0+
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Use a host's one-click installer or upload WordPress and connect it to MySQL/MariaDB
- Operational Setup
- The reader must choose hosting, domain, theme and plugins, then own security, backups and updates
- Where Your Data Lives
- Posts, users, settings and metadata in SQL; themes, plugins and media in wp-content on the server filesystem
- The Catch / Trade-off
- WordPress does not bundle Wix's managed AI, app marketplace, bookings, commerce and support; reproducing them means choosing and maintaining plugins.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $29/mo ($348/yr) in subscriptions
WordPress FAQ
Common questions
Is WordPress free and open source?+
WordPress is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-2.0+ that runs on self-host. The universal site platform with themes, plugins and an editor; bookings and commerce mean choosing more plugins.
What paid software does WordPress replace?+
WordPress serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Wix, saving up to $29/month ($348/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up WordPress?+
Installation: Use a host's one-click installer or upload WordPress and connect it to MySQL/MariaDB. Setup notes: The reader must choose hosting, domain, theme and plugins, then own security, backups and updates
What is the catch or trade-off with WordPress?+
WordPress does not bundle Wix's managed AI, app marketplace, bookings, commerce and support; reproducing them means choosing and maintaining plugins.