The shortlist / 5 options
Wix covers a lot of ground. If you are looking for an alternative, start with the job that matters most: presenting your work, selling products, booking appointments, or handling local custom requests.
Meet the alternatives ↓Five different ways forward
This is a shortlist by use case, not a universal ranking. Start with the customer journey you need.
A themed storefront for local products, rentals, and services, connected to requests, bookings, invoices, and customer history. A fit for a solo maker or small local side hustle.
The tradeoff: You bring the customers. Metner is not a full retail checkout, publishing, or automated scheduling platform.
The cost: Free during early access; future pricing may change.
A business prioritizing a content-rich website, online store, or appointment offering with Acuity.
How it works: Commerce and client invoicing, with appointments through Acuity Scheduling.
What to budget: Website plans vary by features and billing term. Check commerce fees and the cost of any additional subscriptions, including Acuity, for your setup.
Selling through an online store with checkout, shipping, and room to extend the business with apps.
How it works: Online shopping and checkout, with local pickup available too.
What to budget: Paid subscription plans; payment fees and optional apps can add to the total. Compare billing terms and local rates on Shopify's pricing page.
Businesses needing in-person payments or self-service appointments with staff availability.
How it works: Customer appointment booking based on availability, with connected payments.
What to budget: Square offers free and paid plans. Processing fees, paid features, and hardware can affect the total; check the setup for your business type and location.
Creators selling digital files, courses, or memberships, as well as physical products.
How it works: Online purchases and delivery of creator products, including digital content.
What to budget: Payhip lists Free at $0/month plus 5%, Plus at $29/month plus 2%, and Pro at $99/month with no Payhip transaction fee. Payment processor fees still apply.
Before you switch
Plan to rebuild your pages in the new tool. Keep copies of the photos and copy you own, check which data can be exported, and test forms and navigation before moving your domain.
Small business. Your kind of big deal.
Show your work. Welcome the request. Keep the details together.