Updated October 14, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
amen vs Wix
amen
Wix
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | amenReviewVisitVisit | WixReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Intro price | €3.54 | $17.77 to $159.77 |
| Hosting types | Shared, Wordpress, VPS, Dedicated | Web hosting, Multi cloud hosting |
| Features | Free SSL, Backups, Staging, Email | Free SSL, CDN, Email |
| Data centres | United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Hong Kong | United States, Europe |
| Renewal price | €11.80 | Not confirmed |
| Websites allowed | Up to 10 websites | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Money-back period (14 days), Uptime guarantee (99.99%), Intro price term (months) (12 months).
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Key differences
- Wix scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.9.
- Hosting types: only amen offers Shared, Wordpress, VPS.
- Hosting types: only Wix offers Web hosting, Multi cloud hosting.
- Features: only amen offers Backups, Staging.
- Features: only Wix offers CDN.
- Data centres: only amen offers United Kingdom, Italy, Canada.
- Data centres: only Wix offers United States, Europe.
- Support channels: only Wix offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at amen: 1999 vs 2006.
- Audience: only Wix offers Enterprise.
Our verdict on each
amen
Amen suits beginners and small business teams that want shared hosting plus domains and email under a single account with staging included. Intro hosting starts at €3.54 and renews at €11.80, with support across email, phone and help centre and allowance for Up to 10 websites on the plan.
Wix
Wix suits small businesses and beginners who want a single place for a site, a store and hosting, starting from a free plan. The catch is price at entry and renewal: plans start at $17.77 on a 12 term, and the e-commerce plan sits at $29.77.
Score breakdown
| Area | amen | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Renewal for a .com sits at €49.90 beside typical levels of €15.10. | 9.0HigherEntry price of $17.77 and a transaction fee of 2.9% sit above $12 and the site median of €13.15. |
| Offer | 9.0Choice across 500 extensions plus templates of 100 widens build options. | 9.6HigherA free plan is included, hosting spans web hosting and multi cloud hosting with a 99.99% guarantee, and 2,000 templates cover site, store and landing. |
| Trust | 9.2Cover of 99.99% plus ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 supports confidence in handling. | 9.6Higher |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | amen | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Domain registrars | 31 of 501 | 14 of 501 |
| Website builders | 52 of 370 | 24 of 370 |
| Ecommerce platforms | 36 of 190 | 18 of 190 |
| Email marketing software | 13 of 100 | 4 of 100 |
| Business email hosting | 35 of 425 | 16 of 425 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | amen | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Money-back period | 14 days | 14 days |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.99% | 99.99% |
| Intro price term (months) | 12 months | 12 months |
Side by side, item by item
| Features | amen | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes |
| Backups | Yes | No |
| Staging | Yes | No |
| CDN | No | Yes |
| Yes | Yes |
Where these facts come from
amen
- amen.fr: 14 facts, checked September 29, 2026
- amen.pt: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Wix
- wix.com: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | amen | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Beginners, Small business | Beginners, Small business, EnterpriseCovers more |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Free plan |
| Legal entity | AGENCE DES MEDIAS NUMERIQUES (AMEN) | Wix.com Ltd. |
| Headquarters | France | Israel |
| Founded | 1999Lower | 2006 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Website builders
| Fact | amen | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.68 | $17.77 |
| Free plan | No | YesHas it |
| E-commerce plan price | €10.55 | $29.77 |
| Transaction fee | 0%Lower | 2.9% |
| Free trial length | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Templates | 100 | 2,000Higher |
| Builder type | Site, Store | Site, Store, LandingCovers more |
| Compliance certifications | ISO 27001, ISO 27701 | Not confirmed |
Domain registrars
| Fact | amen | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| .com first year | €19.90 | €9.90Lower |
| .com renewal | €49.90 | Not confirmed |
| .com transfer | €49.90 | Not confirmed |
| Free WHOIS privacy | No | Not confirmed |
| Domain endings | 500 | Not confirmed |
Email marketing
| Fact | amen | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Price at 1,000 contacts | €30 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | Free email marketing tool available |
Business tools
| Fact | amen | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Usage limits | Not confirmed | Free website builder plan |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | amen | Wix | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal price | €11.80highest quarter | Not confirmed | €5.99 |
| Money-back period | 14 dayslowest quarter | 14 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.99%above the median | 99.99%above the median | 99.9% |
| Intro price term (months) | 12 monthsat the median | 12 monthsat the median | 12 months |
Median across 380 listed software products.
Pros and cons
amen
Pros
- Covers shared, wordpress and VPS with free SSL, backups and staging included for sites and mail
- Builder starts at €3.68 with store and site cover for site and store
- Store plan at €10.55 carries transaction charges of 0%
Cons
- Renewal at €11.80 sits above intro at €3.54, so budget for the jump
- Money back cover of 14 sits below typical cover of 30
- Chat is not among its support channels (email, phone and help centre)
Wix
Pros
- A free plan is included, and Free email marketing tool available means email marketing tooling is available without paying first.
- Hosting is part of the product, spanning web hosting and multi cloud hosting with free ssl, cdn and email on the free tier, so there is no separate host to buy.
- Templates number 2,000 across site, store and landing, which shortens the work before a store can sell.
Cons
- Entry price of $17.77 sits above $12, and the intro term runs 12 months.
- The e-commerce plan at $29.77 is higher than the €6.14 lower quartile in the ranking set.
- A transaction fee of 2.9% applies on top of the plan, against a 0% median across the ranking set.
Who each suits
amen
Who it suits
- Beginners launching a site with hosting, domains and email together
- Small business teams that want staging, backups and phone support included
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers focused on very low entry cost may prefer DonWeb for intro hosting that spans $2 to $7.90
- Buyers seeking the lowest ticket entry may prefer Cafe24 for intro hosting listed at KRW 450
Wix
Who it suits
- Small businesses that need a site, a store and hosting in a single product
- Beginners who want a free plan before paying anything
- Enterprise teams comfortable with a single large platform
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers comparing pure transaction fee economics, where Shafrik prices from XOF 9,900 in another currency
- Sellers priced in Uruguay who prefer a local platform starting at UYU 400
- Creators wanting a simple tip page at $12 rather than a full site builder
Current offers
Wix
Current offer
Bonus
Free domain for 1 year with most Premium plans: 1 year free domain voucher included with most yearly or multi-year Premium plans
Voucher redeemable within 60 days of purchase and only valid towards the purchase of a new domain from Wix; not included on renewal or upgrade of an existing plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
amen
How do intro and renewal hosting prices compare?+
Intro hosting under the Web Hosting plan is listed at €3.54 while renewal for the same Web Hosting plan is listed at €11.80. That gap means early budgets look modest and later budgets need room for the standard rate across the hosting term.
What hosting types and included extras are available?+
Amen lists hosting across shared, wordpress and VPS, which covers shared needs through larger VPS and dedicated setups. Plans include free SSL, backups and staging, so SSL, backups, staging and email stay within the same hosting choice without adding separate tools.
Wix
What does Wix cost to start?+
Plans start at $17.77, and paid plans open at $17.77 to $159.77 over a 12 term. A free plan is available first, so nothing has to be paid before that. E-commerce work sits on a separate tier at $29.77. A .com domain adds €9.90 in the first year.
Is there a free Wix plan, and what comes with it?+
Yes, a free plan is included, and it is a website builder plan rather than a limited demo. Hosting comes with it, along with free ssl, cdn and email. A free email marketing tool is also available. The free plan keeps the site running at no recurring cost.