WordPress

The Lowdown on

WordPress

Create a free website or build a blog with ease on WordPress.com. Dozens of free, customizable, mobile-ready designs and themes. Free hosting and support.

Our take

Wordpress is one of the best known no-code website builders in the world and has a decade of trust and experience behind the platform.

With a gigantic ecosystem of plugins, support and freelancers, Wordpress can fit almost any use-case and solve any problem.

The catch? It's not cheap, it's not easy to use and in the 2020s, it feels outdated vs other tools on this list. This wouldn't be my first choice for most projects, but it's a great go-to in a pinch.

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WordPress

Overall Rating

Wordpress is one of the best known no-code website builders in the world and has a decade of trust and experience behind the platform.

With a gigantic ecosystem of plugins, support and freelancers, Wordpress can fit almost any use-case and solve any problem.

The catch? It's not cheap, it's not easy to use and in the 2020s, it feels outdated vs other tools on this list. This wouldn't be my first choice for most projects, but it's a great go-to in a pinch.

Our take

Wordpress is one of the best known no-code website builders in the world and has a decade of trust and experience behind the platform.

With a gigantic ecosystem of plugins, support and freelancers, Wordpress can fit almost any use-case and solve any problem.

The catch? It's not cheap, it's not easy to use and in the 2020s, it feels outdated vs other tools on this list. This wouldn't be my first choice for most projects, but it's a great go-to in a pinch.

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Our take

Wordpress is one of the best known no-code website builders in the world and has a decade of trust and experience behind the platform.

With a gigantic ecosystem of plugins, support and freelancers, Wordpress can fit almost any use-case and solve any problem.

The catch? It's not cheap, it's not easy to use and in the 2020s, it feels outdated vs other tools on this list. This wouldn't be my first choice for most projects, but it's a great go-to in a pinch.

How do I know which tool is right for me?

When considering a no-code tool, we always recommend taking 4 key factors into account:

Ease of use. How easy is it for a non-technical person with no coding skills to use this tool to make apps? Is there a big learning curve? Can someone who has a basic grasp of Microsoft Office also get a grasp of this tool? Or does it require a lot of up-front training? This is perhaps the most important factor to consider.

Flexibility. How much flexibility does this tool have in terms of what you can build? Can it handle complex decision-making behind the scenes and allow you to bring any app idea to life without any coding at all?

We award extra points here for tools which allow you to integrate with other tools for extra functionality, or let you add your own custom code. Consider whether or not all of your desired functionality is supported by a tool before you use it.

Design freedom. Does the tool give you full freedom to bring a design to life? Not all no-code tools have complete flexibility. Remember, this can be a double-edged sword. If you're not confident in your design abilities, you may wish to pick a tool with less design freedom, as often these tools will set beautiful defaults for you.

Glide is a great example of this. You can customise the branding colours and the order of components, but Glide ensures your design stays looking like a proper app appropriate for either the iOS or Android platform.

Cost-effectiveness. Simply, how affordable is this tool? Remember, this can get complex. Some tools will start with a trial while you build, but charge you to publish your app live. Other tools have specific limits, such as a certain number of records in your database or not being able to integrate other tools into your app without paying extra. As long as you can afford the lower tier plans and have a solid monetisation for your app, don't worry too much about scaling or long term costs as often you'll have income in future to supplement these.

Remember: A low score in any one category does not mean the tool is bad. For example, a tool with a high ease of use, but low flexibility and design freedom could simply indicate that this tool is incredible easy to use and perfect for a beginner. It could also mean the tool is focused on being the best tool on the market for a very specific type of app, like a portal or marketplace.

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Pricing options for

WordPress

$

6

Personal
Includes:
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1 App
  • Free Domain for One Year
  • Best-in-class hosting
  • Remove WordPress.com Ads
  • Collect payments
  • Unlimited Email Support
$

13

Premium
Includes:
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1 App
  • Best-in-class hosting
  • Remove WordPress.com Ads
  • Collect payments
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • Live Chat Support
  • Earn ad revenue
  • Premium themes
  • Upload videos
  • Google analytics integration
$

27

Business
Includes:
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1 App
  • Best-in-class hosting
  • Remove WordPress.com Ads
  • Collect payments
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • Earn ad revenue
  • Premium themes
  • Upload videos
  • Google analytics integration
  • Install plugins and extend functionality for your site with access to more than 50,000 WordPress plugins
  • Advanced SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tools
  • Automated site backups and one-click restore
  • SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and Database Access
$

47

eCommerce
Includes:
An illustration of a tick, indicating a positive result or completion
1 App
  • Best-in-class hosting
  • Remove WordPress.com Ads
  • Collect payments
  • Unlimited Email Support
  • Earn ad revenue
  • Premium themes
  • Upload videos
  • Google analytics integration
  • Install plugins and extend functionality for your site with access to more than 50,000 WordPress plugins
  • Advanced SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tools
  • Automated site backups and one-click restore
  • SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and Database Access
  • Accept payments in 60+ countries
  • Integrations with Top Shipping Carriers
  • Premium design options for online stores