FlatRateSite vs. Wix
Wix or a done-for-you website?
Wix gives you the tools to build a site yourself. We build it for you, write the words, and hand you the files. $497, one time.
Side by side
| Feature | FlatRateSite | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | $497 one time | Free plan, or paid from $17.77/mo billed yearly |
| Ongoing cost | Hosting included for year 1 | Paid plan renews each term |
| Who builds it | We do | You do, with templates or AI tools |
| Who writes the copy | We do, from your intake answers | You do |
| Pages | Up to 3 | As many as you build |
| Time to launch | 7 business days after intake approval | Depends on your free time |
| SEO basics | Titles, descriptions, schema, sitemap, done for you | Built-in tools you set up |
| Changes | 2 revision rounds, done by us | Unlimited, done by you |
| Domain | Registered in your name | Free 1-year voucher on most yearly plans |
| Leaving later | Your files, no export fee | Site must stay on Wix's servers |
What Wix costs besides the plan
Wix is a solid builder with lots of templates and features. The plan fee is the easy part to compare.
The bigger cost is your time. You pick a template, write every page, set up the SEO settings, and keep it all current. For most owners, the writing is the hardest part.
Who writes the words
Good copy tells a customer what you do, where you work, and why to call you. It's what turns a visit into a job.
With us, you answer questions about your business in one intake form. Rough notes are fine. We write the copy, and you approve it before launch.
What happens if you want to leave
Wix's help center says a Wix site must run on Wix's servers. You can't move the site itself to another host.
With us, the domain is registered in your name and you get your site files at launch. If you ever leave, there's no export fee.
How it works with us
Fill out the intake form and pay $497. We review your intake within 1 business day. If we can't build it, you get a full refund.
Once your intake is approved, your site is live in 7 business days, with 2 rounds of revisions along the way.
Choose Wix if…
- You enjoy designing and writing your own site.
- You need an online store, a booking system, or member logins.
- Your budget is close to zero, and a free plan is enough for now.
- You want to make changes yourself, any time.
- You need more than 3 pages.
Choose FlatRateSite if…
- You'd rather run your business than build a website.
- You don't want to write the copy.
- You want your domain and files in your name.
- You want one flat price and a set launch date.
- A simple site of up to 3 pages covers what you need.
Questions
Is Wix worth it for a small business?
It can be, if you have time to build and write the site yourself. If you don't, the plan fee is the smaller cost. Your hours are the bigger one.
Is hiring you cheaper than Wix?
Wix's paid plans start at $17.77 a month, billed yearly. We charge $497 one time, and that includes the writing and year-one hosting. The bigger difference is who does the work.
Can you move my Wix site over?
Wix says its sites must run on its servers, so there's nothing to move. We build a new site from your intake form. You can send us your current text and photos to work from.
Wix has AI tools now. Isn't that the same thing?
Wix's AI can draft a site quickly, but you still review, edit, and maintain it. With us, we build and write it, and you review it.
What don't you build?
Online stores, booking engines, customer logins or portals, and ongoing SEO campaigns. If you need those, Wix may be the better fit.
What if you can't build what I need?
You get a full refund. We review every intake within 1 business day, before we start building.
Sources
- Wix plans and pricing (USD, billed yearly) (opens in new tab) (checked 2026-09-25)
- Wix Help Center: Exporting or embedding your Wix site elsewhere (opens in new tab) (checked 2026-09-25)
Ready for a website that works as hard as you do?
$497, one time. If we can't build it, you don't pay.
Questions? hello@flatratesite.com