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Strikingly vs WordPress

Strikingly logo

Strikingly

Web Development

One-page website builder for small businesses and creators

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
WordPress logo

WordPress

Content Creation

Create a beautiful website, blog, or app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Strikingly strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.; WordPress self-hosted installation requires PHP 8.3 and MySQL 8.0 or MariaDB 10.11 minimum; older versions expose security vulnerabilities
  • They diverge on capability: Strikingly covers Drag-and-drop editor, WordPress covers Content management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Strikingly and WordPress actually diverge.

Attributes where Strikingly and WordPress differ
AttributeStrikinglyWordPress
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
PlatformswebWeb (self-hosted), WordPress.com (SaaS)
CategoryWeb DevelopmentContent Creation
Founded20122003

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 Strikingly

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

Only in WordPress

  • Content management
  • Theme system
  • Plugin architecture
  • User management
  • SEO optimization
  • Media management
  • Comment system
  • Multilingual support

What people use each for

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

Strikingly

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

WordPress

  • Content management and blog publishingnot Strikingly
  • Website building with themes and pluginsnot Strikingly
  • E-commerce with WooCommercenot Strikingly
  • Community sites and forumsnot Strikingly

Where each one falls short

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

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.

WordPress

  • Self-hosted installation requires PHP 8.3 and MySQL 8.0 or MariaDB 10.11 minimum; older versions expose security vulnerabilities
  • Requires web server (Apache or Nginx) setup and ongoing maintenance; not suitable for serverless deployment
  • HTTPS mandatory for all installations; HTTP-only setups are not supported
  • Self-hosting requires responsibility for security patches, backups, and server administration

Pricing, plan by plan

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

WordPress

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the WordPress review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose WordPress if

  • You need content management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web (self-hosted), WordPress.com (SaaS).
  • You also want theme system.
WordPress review

Questions people ask

Is Strikingly or WordPress better?
Neither clearly leads. Strikingly starts at Free and WordPress at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Strikingly or WordPress?
Strikingly starts at Free and WordPress at Free.
Does Strikingly or WordPress run on more platforms?
Strikingly runs on web. WordPress runs on Web (self-hosted), WordPress.com (SaaS).
Can I use Strikingly for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Strikingly best used for?
Strikingly is most often used for personal portfolio or resume site, single-product or small online store, event or landing page, small business brochure site. Of those, personal portfolio or resume site and single-product or small online store are not what WordPress is typically brought in for.
What can Strikingly do that WordPress cannot?
Strikingly covers Drag-and-drop editor, Simple Store, Blogging, Forms and live chat. WordPress covers Content management, Theme system, Plugin architecture, User management.

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.

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WordPress: Does WordPress charge licensing fees for using the software?

WordPress is free and open source software, meaning there are no licensing costs to download or use the platform itself.

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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.

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WordPress: What costs should I expect when running a WordPress site?

While WordPress software is free, you will typically need to pay separately for web hosting, domain registration, and optional premium themes or plugins. These costs are not part of WordPress itself but are provided by third-party services.

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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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