MakeSite is for a business website that explains what you offer and helps people contact you. Choose a template, add your content and publish, with hosting included.
Wix offers more control over page layouts and includes tools for shops and bookings. The choice comes down to what your website needs to do.
Compare the essentials
| What you need | MakeSite | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Edit your website | Change text, images and supported sections in a template. | Edit content and customize layouts with visual design tools. |
| Publish updates | Preview privately, then publish. Your live site stays online while you work. | Build and publish through Wix. |
| Hosting | Hosting, HTTPS and global delivery included. | Hosting included. |
| Your own domain | Requires a paid plan. Buy or keep your domain with a separate provider. | Requires a paid site plan. Buy a domain from Wix or another provider. |
| Shops and bookings | Link to a separate service; no built-in shopping cart or booking calendar. | Store and booking tools are available on relevant plans. |
| Price | €6 per month, including VAT, per published website. Domain registration is separate. | Varies by plan, location and billing period. Check your local checkout total. |
Wix’s plans, domain guide and booking tools describe its current options. This comparison is written by DutchBSD, the company behind MakeSite.
Which fits your website?
If you need to present services, opening hours, business details and contact information, start by trying the MakeSite templates. Check that the pages and sections fit your content. The publishing guide walks through the process.
If you need detailed control over layouts or want a shop and booking tools in the same platform, look at the relevant Wix features and plans. When moving a working shop or booking service, include its data and day-to-day operations in the migration plan.
Compare the full price
MakeSite’s monthly price is €6 including VAT per published website, or €72 over twelve monthly payments. Add your domain provider’s registration or renewal charge.
For Wix, use the final checkout price for your location and billing period. Yearly subscriptions are paid in full. Some plans include a first-year domain voucher; check eligibility and renewal costs.
Compare the same period and include tax, domain renewal, paid features and any separate email service.
Moving an existing website
- List the pages, contact details and business functions you want to keep.
- Try a MakeSite template and check that it supports your content. Decide how you’ll handle any forms, bookings or payments.
- Rebuild your content and review the pages on desktop and mobile.
- Record your existing page addresses and arrange any needed redirects before moving your domain.
- Keep your old site online until the new one is ready. Update the website DNS records carefully and retain records used by email and other services.
Explore MakeSite to see the features, price and next steps.