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Wix, WordPress, an agency or a managed website: which to choose?
A comparison of four routes to a small business website in Slovenia. Cost over three years, how much work stays with you and when each option makes sense.
- Author:
- Tim Blažič
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For a small business that wants a presentation site and has no time for upkeep, a managed website or a traditional agency usually makes the most sense. Wix works if you will edit the site yourself and the design matters less. WordPress makes sense when you need many plugins or have someone to handle updates. Over three years the basic options cost roughly 600 to 3,700 (Wix in dollars, the rest in euros), and the main difference is how much work stays with you.
Disclosure: we sell managed websites too, so our figures are marked below and other prices link to their sources so you can check them.
The four routes in brief
| Route | Who builds | Who maintains | Fits when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builder (Wix) | you | provider the platform, you the content | you have time and a smaller budget |
| WordPress | you or a contractor | you or a contractor on a monthly deal | you need many extensions |
| Agency | agency | usually a separate monthly contract | you want a custom project |
| Managed website | contractor | contractor, in the monthly price | you want a site without the technical work |
What it costs over three years
A one-off price says little, because much of the cost often comes in the months after launch. So we calculated 36 months for each option using publicly listed prices.
| Option | Build | Per month | Total over 36 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wix Light, annual billing | your time | $17 | $612 |
| Wix Core, annual billing | your time | $29 | $1,044 |
| STRUO, base package | €249 | €19.90 | €965 |
| Multimedija.net, presentation site | €790 | from €50 (maintenance and hosting) | from €2,590 |
| Spletnik, simpler site | from €1,499 | from €59.95 | from €3,657 |
The calculation is simplified. For Wix we used dollar prices from an independent review because we could not verify euro prices, and a domain can be an extra cost. Spletnik's prices exclude VAT, Multimedija.net states VAT is not charged, and our prices are final because we are not VAT registered. Packages differ in scope, so also compare the number of pages, languages and edits.
Wix: the fastest start, the work stays with you
You can assemble a site yourself from a template, and the provider handles hosting and platform updates. It is the least technical route, but you prepare the copy, images, structure and SEO settings. The site stays tied to the platform, so moving it later in practice means rebuilding it.
Choose Wix if you have more time than budget and the site is mainly an online business card.
WordPress: the most options and the most upkeep
WordPress is flexible and has a huge range of extensions. Those are also its most common risk: in its report for 2025, Patchstack logged 11,334 new vulnerabilities in the WordPress ecosystem, 91% of them in plugins, and 46% had no patch at disclosure. That does not make WordPress bad, but it does mean a site without regular updates is not a safe choice.
There is more on this in WordPress website: why it is no longer a good choice in 2026.
Agency: the most customisation, a higher starting price
An agency shapes the project around your needs and usually leads content and design too. It fits when you need more than a presentation site, such as integrations, several languages or special features. Check what is included after launch, because maintenance is often a separate monthly contract.
We compare Slovenian agency prices in How much does a website for a small business cost in Slovenia.
Managed website: fewer worries, less freedom
With a managed website you pay a lower starting price and a monthly subscription that includes hosting, backups and small edits. You stay out of the technical side, but the package scope is set. With us the site stays online while the subscription is active, so clarify this question with other providers as well.
This route is not right if you want a fully independent system that you will develop yourself or with your own team. In that case an advanced website is a better fit.
How to decide in five questions
- Who will edit the content? If it is you and you have time, Wix makes sense. If not, choose a contractor.
- Who handles updates and backups? The answer should be a specific name or contract.
- What will you need in three years? If you expect integrations or more languages, say so at the start.
- What happens if you leave? Ask what you get when the cooperation ends and who owns the domain.
- What is the total? Add the build and 36 months, not just the first number on the price list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wix bad for SEO?
Not in itself. Content, structure and links influence rankings more. The main limit is that you have to prepare the SEO settings and content yourself.
Is WordPress still a good choice?
Yes, if regular maintenance is guaranteed and you really need its extensions. For a simple presentation site it is often more system than the business needs.
Which is cheaper: an agency or a managed website?
By public price lists, a managed website is usually cheaper at the start and over three years, but compare the scope. An agency often offers more customisation.
Can I start with Wix and switch later?
Yes, but expect to rebuild the site and set up redirects from old URLs so you do not lose traffic from Google.
How we can help
We build websites for small businesses for €249 and from €19.90 a month. If another route suits you better, we will tell you. Write to us through the contact form.
Sources
- Website Builder Expert, Wix Pricing 2026, accessed 5 November 2026.
- Patchstack, State of WordPress Security in 2026, summary, accessed 5 November 2026.
- Multimedija.net, How much does a website cost, accessed 28 October 2026.
- Spletnik, Website price list, accessed 28 October 2026.
