Comparison
VoxelSite
vs Wix.
Open source vs monthly subscription.
Own your files vs platform lock-in.
Ownership
Source code changes the deal.
VoxelSite
AGPL-3.0 source release
AI generation, visual editor, forms, SEO - all included.
Wix
Your site runs inside the Wix platform
Managed hosting, proprietary editing, recurring platform plans.
Features
Feature by feature.
| Feature | VoxelSite | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Open source | Recurring platform plans |
| AI site generation | ✓ Full-site from description | ✓ Wix ADI (template-based) |
| Visual editor | ✓ Click-to-edit + AI | ✓ Drag-and-drop |
| Code editor | ✓ Built-in + external | ✗ No code access |
| Code ownership | ✓ Full source code | ✗ Proprietary format |
| Self-hosted | ✓ Your server | ✗ Wix servers only |
| Working forms | ✓ Built-in with validation | ✓ Via Wix Forms |
| SEO tools | ✓ Meta, Schema.org, sitemap | ✓ Wix SEO Wiz |
| Integrations | External services or custom code | Large built-in catalog |
| E-commerce | ✗ Not available | ✓ Built-in |
| Hosting included | ✗ Bring your own | ✓ Included |
| Export files | ✓ Download as PHP or HTML | ✗ Cannot export |
| Platform fees | None from VoxelSite | Recurring Wix plan |
| Data ownership | Your server, your database | Wix servers |
| Team members | ✓ Multi-user with roles | ✓ Team features |
Their strengths
Where Wix wins.
Managed hosting
Sign up, build, publish. No server to manage. Wix handles hosting, SSL, backups, and CDN. VoxelSite requires you to set up your own hosting.
Built-in integrations
Wix includes integrations for commerce, booking, CRM, and email marketing. VoxelSite generates content websites. For commerce or booking, connect external services or write custom code.
E-commerce
Built-in online store with payments, inventory, and shipping. VoxelSite is a content website generator - no e-commerce functionality.
Our strengths
Where VoxelSite wins.
No platform fees
VoxelSite has no platform fee. You run it where you want, keep the source, and pay only for the infrastructure you choose.
Full source code
Every file is standard PHP, HTML, and CSS. Open in VS Code, PhpStorm, or any editor. Delete the _studio/ folder and the published pages keep running. Wix sites use a proprietary format - you cannot export or edit the underlying code. File output details →
Data sovereignty
Your server, your database. SQLite stores form submissions locally. Customer data stays in your infrastructure.
AI-first generation
Describe your business in plain language and get a complete, multi-page website. Not a template with placeholder text - actual content generated from your description.
Summary
The verdict.
Choose Wix if you need a managed platform with e-commerce, broad integrations, and built-in hosting where you never touch a server. Wix fits teams that want operations handled for them.
Choose VoxelSite if you want to own your website files, avoid monthly subscriptions, and have the code freedom to customize everything. VoxelSite is for people who want clean, portable source code - not a proprietary platform.
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