Comparison — The most popular DIY website builder
ClairWeb vs Wix
Wix is one of the best-known DIY tools in the world. If you're torn between diving into Wix over a weekend or working with a Quebec agency like ClairWeb, here's the straight comparison — no marketing spin.
Pricing, made clear.
Wix
From $20/month on Business Basic. Over 5 years: ~$1,800 — not counting your time (20-40 hrs to build + several hours per year of maintenance).
ClairWeb
Fixed Essential plan from $2,500, paid once. You own the site, with Canadian hosting included for the first year.
Over 5 years, the total cost is comparable. The real difference is what you do with your 30-50 hours.
Point-by-point comparison.
Let's be honest: who wins in which case?
Choose Wix if...
- You have lots of free time and enjoy tinkering with a website
- Your initial budget is strictly under $1,000
- Your site is temporary or experimental, not central to your business
- You have no serious local SEO needs
Choose ClairWeb if...
- Your time is worth more than $30/hour and you'd rather spend it on your trade
- The site is central to attracting customers (artisan, retail, local service)
- You want to be found on Google for local searches in Quebec
- You never want to touch the site again once it's live
Our honest take.
Wix is a great tool for a personal project, a temporary site or a test. For an SMB that depends on its site to generate revenue, the gap in quality, speed and SEO ends up costing more in lost customers than what you save in upfront fees.
Frequently asked questions.
Can my current Wix site be recovered?
Your content (text, photos) is recoverable and we can reuse it in your new site. The Wix technical structure itself isn't portable — that's a known limitation of the platform. We always start from a clean base for better results.
Why doesn't my Wix site show up on Google?
It's the #1 problem we hear about. The most common reasons: poor mobile speed, missing structured data, misconfigured tags, and thin content. A site rebuilt on solid foundations fixes all 4 problems at once.
How much will I really pay Wix over 5 years?
For a serious business site (Business Basic plan at $20/month minimum + domain name + third-party apps often required), expect roughly $1,800 to $3,000 over 5 years. Add your time on top: at least 30 hours of building and maintenance — the equivalent of $900 to $2,400 at $30-80/hr.
Still not sure?
Let's talk it through in a 30-minute phone call. We'll tell you honestly whether ClairWeb makes sense for you — or not.