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Apache OFBiz vs Wix

Apache OFBiz logo

Apache OFBiz

ERP

Java ERP and e-commerce framework from the Apache Foundation, sold as a toolkit not a product

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wix logo

Wix

Web Development

Drag-and-drop website builder with hosting, e-commerce and marketing bundled into one subscription

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Apache OFBiz oFBiz has disclosed repeated critical vulnerabilities including pre-authentication remote code execution and authentication bypass chains, several exploited in the wild, so an internet-facing instance that is not patched promptly is a genuine breach risk rather than a theoretical one.; Wix there is no site export, so moving to another host means rebuilding the site from scratch; the blog exports as WXR and products as CSV but the design and app configuration do not come with you.
  • They diverge on capability: Apache OFBiz covers Entity engine, Wix covers Visual editor.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apache OFBiz and Wix actually diverge.

Attributes where Apache OFBiz and Wix differ
AttributeApache OFBizWix
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence feePer site per month
PlatformsWeb, Linux, Windows, macOS, Self-hostedWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryERPWeb Development

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apache OFBiz

  • Entity engine
  • Service engine
  • Accounting
  • Order management
  • E-commerce storefront
  • Warehouse management
  • Manufacturing and MRP
  • Party model

Only in Wix

  • Visual editor
  • Wix ADI
  • App Market
  • Velo
  • Wix Payments
  • Bookings and Restaurants
  • Marketing suite
  • Managed hosting

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apache OFBiz

  • A systems integrator building a vertical industry product on a permissively licensed ERP core it can redistribute commerciallynot Wix
  • An organisation with strong Java capability that needs an order and inventory data model it can extend rather than configurenot Wix
  • A business that requires a permissive Apache 2.0 licence because GPL copyleft is unacceptable to its legal teamnot Wix
  • A team replacing a bespoke in-house order management system that wants an entity model rather than a finished applicationnot Wix

Wix

  • A restaurant that needs a menu, online ordering and reservations live before the weekend without a developernot Apache OFBiz
  • A tradesperson or consultant who wants a credible five-page brochure site and a contact form without ongoing maintenancenot Apache OFBiz
  • A photographer or designer publishing a portfolio where visual control matters more than markup qualitynot Apache OFBiz
  • An agency using Wix Studio to deliver low-budget client sites on a fixed fee with client-editable content areasnot Apache OFBiz

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apache OFBiz

  • OFBiz has disclosed repeated critical vulnerabilities including pre-authentication remote code execution and authentication bypass chains, several exploited in the wild, so an internet-facing instance that is not patched promptly is a genuine breach risk rather than a theoretical one.
  • There is no vendor, no support contract and no hosted edition, so every deployment depends on either in-house Java skill or an integrator you find and vet yourself.
  • The screens and default workflows look and behave like enterprise software from the 2000s, and user acceptance in a finance or warehouse team is frequently the reason projects stall.
  • It is a framework rather than a configurable product, so meaningful deployments require Java, XML widget and entity engine development, which puts the real cost in developer months rather than licence fees.
  • Localisation for tax, statutory reporting and payroll is largely absent, so any country-specific compliance requirement has to be built, and that build has to be maintained against upstream releases.

Wix

  • There is no site export, so moving to another host means rebuilding the site from scratch; the blog exports as WXR and products as CSV but the design and app configuration do not come with you.
  • Advertised prices are annual-billing rates and monthly billing costs substantially more, so the 17 USD Light plan is really 24 USD if you are not willing to commit for a year.
  • Templates cannot be swapped after publishing; changing the look of an existing site means rebuilding it page by page on a new template.
  • The absolute-positioning editor produces heavy markup and Wix sites routinely score poorly on Core Web Vitals compared with a hand-built or static site, which matters if organic search is your main channel.
  • E-commerce is gated behind the 39 USD Business tier, so a shop paying 29 USD on Core discovers mid-project that abandoned-cart recovery, subscriptions and multi-currency all need an upgrade.

Pricing, plan by plan

Apache OFBiz

Free
  • Self-hostedFree
    • Apache License 2.0, permissive and commercially redistributable
    • Accounting, order management, warehousing and manufacturing included
    • E-commerce storefront included

Wix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Wix subdomain only
    • Wix branding on every page
    • 500MB storage
  • Light$17/month
    • Custom domain
    • No Wix ads
    • 2GB storage
  • Core$29/month
    • Accept payments
    • 50GB storage
    • Basic marketing suite
  • Business$39/month
    • Full e-commerce
    • 100GB storage
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Apache OFBiz if

  • You need entity engine.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Linux, Windows, macOS, Self-hosted.
  • You also want service engine.
Apache OFBiz review

Choose Wix if

  • You need visual editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want wix adi.
Wix review

Questions people ask

Is Apache OFBiz or Wix better?
Neither clearly leads. Apache OFBiz starts at Free and Wix at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apache OFBiz or Wix?
Apache OFBiz starts at Free and Wix at Free.
Does Apache OFBiz or Wix run on more platforms?
Apache OFBiz runs on Web, Linux, Windows, macOS, Self-hosted. Wix runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Apache OFBiz for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Apache OFBiz best used for?
Apache OFBiz is most often used for a systems integrator building a vertical industry product on a permissively licensed erp core it can redistribute commercially, an organisation with strong java capability that needs an order and inventory data model it can extend rather than configure, a business that requires a permissive apache 2.0 licence because gpl copyleft is unacceptable to its legal team, a team replacing a bespoke in-house order management system that wants an entity model rather than a finished application. Of those, a systems integrator building a vertical industry product on a permissively licensed erp core it can redistribute commercially and an organisation with strong java capability that needs an order and inventory data model it can extend rather than configure are not what Wix is typically brought in for.
What can Apache OFBiz do that Wix cannot?
Apache OFBiz covers Entity engine, Service engine, Accounting, Order management. Wix covers Visual editor, Wix ADI, App Market, Velo.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Apache OFBiz: Is Apache OFBiz safe to run on the public internet?

Only with disciplined patching. It has shipped fixes for pre-authentication remote code execution and authentication bypass flaws, with CVEs continuing into 2026, and some have been exploited in the wild.

Wix: Can I move my Wix site to WordPress?

Not directly. You can export blog posts as WXR and products as CSV, but the pages, design and app settings have to be rebuilt.

Apache OFBiz: What does it cost?

Nothing to licence. It is Apache 2.0. The cost is Java development, hosting and ongoing security maintenance.

Wix: Is the free plan usable for a business?

No. It shows Wix ads on every page and does not allow a custom domain.

Apache OFBiz: Can I use it as a finished ERP?

Not realistically. It is a framework with reference applications, and most production deployments are custom builds on top of it.

Wix: Does Wix charge transaction fees?

Wix itself does not add a commission on paid plans, but Wix Payments charges standard card processing fees per transaction.

Apache OFBiz: Why choose it over a GPL ERP?

The Apache 2.0 licence is permissive, so an integrator can build and sell a derived commercial product without copyleft obligations.

Wix: What is the difference between Wix and Wix Studio?

Studio is the agency-oriented editor with responsive CSS-grid layout, reusable design systems and client handover; it targets people building sites for other people.

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