Wix Alternative
A Wix alternative
you actually own
Wix locks you in with no code export. Pagesmith gives you real code, better SEO, and the freedom to host anywhere. No monthly platform fees.
- No code export
- Wix hosting only
- JavaScript-heavy
- $17-$159/month
- Full code ownership
- Host anywhere
- Static HTML (fast)
- Free tier available
Why look for a Wix alternative?
Wix works for many people, but its limitations become clear over time.
No code export
Wix doesn't let you export your site as code. Your content is trapped in their proprietary system. Want to leave? Rebuild everything.
Ongoing costs
$17-$159/month adds up. Over 5 years, that's $1,000-$9,500. And if you stop paying, your site goes down.
Performance issues
Wix sites can be slower than static sites due to their JavaScript-heavy platform. This affects user experience and search rankings.
Different tools for different workflows
Choose based on how you prefer to build.
Wix is for visual editing
Drag-and-drop interface, templates, built-in e-commerce.
- Visual drag-and-drop
- E-commerce built-in
- Code export
Pagesmith is for builders
Fast AI generation, code ownership, SEO optimization.
- AI-powered generation
- Full code ownership
- Built-in SEO & Schema
Wix vs Pagesmith: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Wix | Pagesmith |
|---|---|---|
| Code Export Can you take your code elsewhere? | Not available | Yes (GitHub export) |
| Monthly Platform Fee Ongoing costs to keep site live. | $17-$159/mo | Free tier / $19 mo |
| Hosting Where your site lives. | Wix only | Anywhere (Cloudflare, Vercel, etc.) |
| Design Method How you build pages. | Drag-and-Drop | AI from Prompts |
| Page Speed Performance architecture. | JavaScript-heavy | Static HTML (fastest) |
| Schema Markup Structured data for SEO. | Limited | Automatic |
| Visual Editor Point-and-click editing. | Full drag-and-drop | AI + code editing |
| Best For Ideal use case. | Non-technical users | SEO-focused websites |
What Pagesmith does differently
Built for results, not just convenience.
Real code you own
Export as a standard Astro project. Push to GitHub, host anywhere, modify freely. Your site survives even if Pagesmith doesn't.
SEO-first architecture
Static HTML, automatic sitemaps, Schema.org markup, proper meta tags—all built in. Rank on Google and get cited by AI assistants.
AI-powered generation
Describe what you need, get a complete website. No dragging, no template limits. Iterate through conversation.
Flexible hosting
Host on Cloudflare Pages (free), Vercel, Netlify, or any static host. No per-site subscription required.
Who should switch to Pagesmith
Different tools work better for different projects.
Good fit for Pagesmith
- • Want to own your code and data
- • Care about SEO and AI search visibility
- • Prefer not to pay ongoing platform fees
- • Have or will hire developers to extend the site
- • Value maximum page speed
- • Want GitHub integration and version control
Keep using Wix
- • Need drag-and-drop visual editing
- • Make frequent visual changes yourself
- • Don't care about code ownership
- • Need e-commerce built-in
- • Prefer all-in-one platform simplicity
Frequently Asked Questions
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Own your website, not just rent it
Generate a complete website with AI, download clean Astro code, and host wherever you want. No monthly platform fees.