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Alternatives to WordPress for small businesses
Looking for alternatives to WordPress? See when 8pixel, Wix or Squarespace are simpler, and when WordPress still wins.
8pixel is the simpler WordPress alternative when the website is a calling card, services and contact. Stay if you need a large CMS and have somebody to run it.
Why people look for alternatives
Plugins, updates and security take more time than the content itself.
You do not want to depend on an agency for every small change.
Honest shortlist
8pixel
Join the waitlistBest for. Small service businesses that want to skip plugins and still have a professional website.
Constrained on purpose: sections and themes are guided. That is the point.
Wix
Best for. Anyone who wants a visual builder without managing server and plugins.
Hosted for you. Less freedom than WordPress, less maintenance.
Squarespace
Best for. Anyone who prioritises designed templates and a more polished tool.
Good when looks are a big part of the offer.
Stay on WordPress when
You need specialized features, deep WooCommerce, or total control.
You have a technician/agency who maintains it safely.
Switch when
You want to edit yourself without worrying about updates.
The website is mainly calling card + contact + services, not a large CMS.
Common questions
The software itself is free. Hosting, theme, plugins, maintenance and time cost money. That is why WordPress feels expensive for many, even without a license fee.
Yes, when the website is a calling card, services and contact. WordPress wins if you need a large CMS and have somebody to run plugins and updates.
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