WordPress.com
Hosted version of WordPress with managed hosting, themes, and built-in blogging
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Free tier, paid from $4/mo
WordPress.com is the hosted, managed version of the open-source WordPress platform. It bundles hosting, security, and backups into a single subscription starting at $4/mo for a personal site. The Business plan at $25/mo unlocks custom plugins and advanced SEO, making it comparable to self-hosted WordPress without the server management overhead.
What's good
- Lowest entry price among major website builders at $4/mo
- Massive plugin and theme ecosystem on Business plan and above
- Excellent built-in blogging and content management
Watch out for
- Plugins and custom themes locked behind the $25/mo Business plan
- Free and lower-tier plans show WordPress.com branding