Strikingly
Make a website in minutes
WordPress.com
The world's most popular website platform
Strikingly vs WordPress.com Comparison
Compare Strikingly and WordPress.com side-by-side — pricing, features, scores, and which one is right for you.
The bottom line
Strikingly and WordPress.com are both strong contenders in the website builders space, but they serve different needs. WordPress.com edges ahead with an overall score of 74/100 compared to Strikingly's 60/100. Strikingly is easier to get started with (9/10 for ease of use vs 7/10). On pricing, both offer free tiers, so you can try each before committing. WordPress.com rates higher for value for money (7/10 vs 6/10), making it a better pick if budget is a concern.
At a glance
| Strikingly | WordPress.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 60/100 | 74/100 |
| Starting price | $16/mo | $4/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Make a website in minutes | The world's most popular website platform |
Pricing comparison
Strikingly
Free tier available
FreeFree
Pro$20/mo
VIP$59/mo
Pricing verified 2026-03-17
WordPress.com
Free tier available
FreeFree
Starter$4/mo
Explorer$8/mo
Creator$25/mo
Entrepreneur$45/mo
Pricing verified 2026-03-17
Feature comparison
core
| Feature | Strikingly | WordPress.com |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | Yes |
| Templates | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile responsive | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domains | Pro+ | Paid |
ecommerce
| Feature | Strikingly | WordPress.com |
|---|---|---|
| Online store | Basic | Creator+ |
| Payments | Yes | Creator+ |
| Inventory management | Basic | Creator+ |
advanced
| Feature | Strikingly | WordPress.com |
|---|---|---|
| SEO tools | Basic | Yes |
| Analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Memberships | VIP | Creator+ |
| CMS | No | Yes |
| Custom code | Pro+ | No |
| Plugins | No | Creator+ |
integrations
| Feature | Strikingly | WordPress.com |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Mailchimp | Yes | Yes |
| Zapier | No | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Jetpack | No | Yes |
Ratings breakdown
Strikingly
Ease of use9/10
Value for money6/10
Features5/10
Support5/10
WordPress.com
Ease of use7/10
Value for money7/10
Features8/10
Support6/10
Choose Strikingly if...
- You want a free tier to get started
- You value an intuitive, easy-to-use interface
- You need enterprise-grade capabilities
Choose WordPress.com if...
- You want a free tier to get started
- You value powerful features over simplicity
- You need enterprise-grade capabilities
