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Express.js vs Strikingly

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Express.js

Software

Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Strikingly logo

Strikingly

Software

One-page website builder for small businesses and creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Strikingly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Express.js governed by the OpenJS Foundation with no vendor or paid tier, per expressjs.com; as open source software it has no pricing to compare; Strikingly strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Express.js and Strikingly actually diverge.

Attributes where Express.js and Strikingly differ
AttributeExpress.jsStrikingly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Express.js

Nothing recorded that Strikingly does not also cover.

Only in Strikingly

  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Simple Store
  • Blogging
  • Forms and live chat
  • Traffic analytics
  • Social feed integration
  • HTTPS/SSL

What people use each for

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

Express.js

No use cases recorded yet. See the Express.js review.

Strikingly

  • Personal portfolio or resume sitenot Express.js
  • Single-product or small online storenot Express.js
  • Event or landing pagenot Express.js
  • Small business brochure sitenot Express.js

Where each one falls short

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

Express.js

  • Governed by the OpenJS Foundation with no vendor or paid tier, per expressjs.com; as open source software it has no pricing to compare
  • Express.js provides only a thin layer of fundamental routing features by its own description, requiring separate middleware modules for functionality like body parsing, sessions or authentication

Strikingly

  • Strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.
  • Transaction fees of 2-5% apply to store sales on lower-tier plans in addition to payment processor fees.
  • Design customization is limited compared to code-based site builders, since sites are built from fixed templates.
  • The free plan does not support a custom domain, limiting its use for professional or commercial sites.

Pricing, plan by plan

Express.js

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Express.js review.

Strikingly

Free
  • Limited$8/month
    • 2 sites
    • 1 GB storage per site
    • Up to 5 pages
  • Pro$16/month
    • 3 sites
    • 20 GB storage per site
    • Up to 100 pages
  • VIP$49/month
    • 5 sites
    • 100 GB storage per site
    • Up to 500 products

Which should you pick?

Choose Express.js if

Nothing in the data separates Express.js from Strikingly on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Express.js review

Choose Strikingly if

  • You need drag-and-drop editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web.
  • You also want simple store.
Strikingly review

Questions people ask

Is Express.js or Strikingly better?
Neither clearly leads. Express.js starts at On request and Strikingly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Express.js or Strikingly?
Strikingly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Express.js and Free for Strikingly.
Does Express.js or Strikingly run on more platforms?
Express.js runs on Web. Strikingly runs on web.
Can I use Strikingly for free?
Yes. Strikingly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Express.js starts at On request.
What can Express.js do that Strikingly cannot?
Strikingly covers Drag-and-drop editor, Simple Store, Blogging, Forms and live chat.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Strikingly: Does Strikingly have a free plan?

Strikingly offers a free tier for getting started, with paid plans beginning at $8/month (billed yearly) adding a custom domain, more storage, and lower transaction fees on store sales.

Source
Strikingly: Does Strikingly charge transaction fees on store sales?

Yes. The Limited plan charges a 5% transaction fee, the Pro plan charges 2%, and the VIP plan removes the transaction fee entirely, in addition to any payment processor fees.

Source
Strikingly: What payment methods can I use to sell products?

Strikingly's built-in Simple Store supports accepting payments through PayPal and Stripe.

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