Why Indian sellers choose SitesPlaced over Wix
Wix is a polished, do-everything builder loved in the West. But for an Indian website or store it has three quiet problems: payments aren't native here, the price jumps at renewal, and you can never move your site off it. Here's why people choose SitesPlaced — and when Wix still makes sense.
By Manan Agrawal, Founder · Updated June 10, 2026
Choose SitesPlaced over Wix if you operate in India and want native payments, a flat price, and a site you actually own. SitesPlaced is free to build and publish, with Razorpay (UPI + cards), COD and WhatsApp checkout built in, a flat monthly price, and full ownership of your site. Wix is annual-only in India, needs the Core plan just to sell, has no native payments here, jumps in price at renewal, and locks your site to its servers — you can't export it.
Real sites people published on SitesPlaced
Not mockups — real businesses, creators and students with sites live right now on SitesPlaced. Open any of them in a new tab.
The House of Urmila
A handcrafted jewellery label running its full catalogue on its own domain — UPI & COD checkout built in.
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Lahar Verma
An aspiring animator's sketchbook-style portfolio — projects and creative journey, chapter by chapter.
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Steve Corbin Jr.
A social-media specialist's portfolio that turns a decade of earned attention into inbound clients.
Visit live siteWix is capable — here's where it falls short in India
Wix is one of the world's most popular website builders, with a powerful drag-and-drop editor and a big template library. For a hobby site or a Western small business, it's a reasonable pick, and this page won't pretend it isn't.
Three things bite Indian users specifically. Payments: Wix Payments isn't available in India, so you bolt on a third-party gateway yourself and COD isn't a native checkout option. Price: India billing is annual-only — a full year upfront — and the documented pattern is a 20–50%+ jump at renewal. Lock-in: Wix's own help center confirms you can't export or move a Wix-built site, and you can't even change your template after publishing without rebuilding from scratch.
5 reasons to choose SitesPlaced over Wix
1. India-native checkout
Razorpay (UPI + cards), COD and WhatsApp are first-class on SitesPlaced. On Wix you wire up a third-party gateway yourself, and COD isn't a native option.
2. No renewal shock
Wix is annual-only in India and the intro price typically jumps 20–50%+ at renewal. SitesPlaced is a flat price you can pay monthly — what you sign up for is what you keep paying.
3. You own it — and can leave
Wix's own docs say you can't export or move a Wix site. SitesPlaced lets you export your content and data, and your custom domain is always yours.
4. Redesign without rebuilding
Wix makes you start a new site from scratch to change template. On SitesPlaced you switch templates and your content comes with you.
5. It's done for you
A real person helps set up your site or store, connects payments and shipping, and migrates you across from Wix — usually live within a day.
SitesPlaced and Wix, side by side
| Feature | SitesPlaced | Wix (in India) |
|---|---|---|
| Price to publish | Free — badge + a sitesplaced URL | Free tier shows Wix ads + a wixsite.com subdomain, and can't sell |
| Selling / ecommerce | Free on every store | Needs the Core plan or higher (~₹399/mo) |
| Cheapest paid plan | ₹199/mo website · ₹499/mo store | ₹199/mo Light — can't sell; ₹399/mo Core to sell |
| Billing | Monthly or annual | Annual-only in India — full year upfront |
| Renewal pricing | Same flat price | Intro rate jumps ~20–50%+ at renewal |
| Online payments | Razorpay (UPI + cards) included | Wix Payments isn't in India — connect a 3rd-party yourself |
| UPI / Cash on Delivery | ✓ Native | UPI via 3rd-party gateway; COD not first-class |
| WhatsApp checkout | ✓ Built in | ✗ Not native |
| Switch template later | Switch anytime, content stays | Must rebuild from scratch |
| Move / export your site | Yours — export your data | Can't export; locked to Wix servers |
| Templates | 14 store + many site templates, India-fit | Large global library, generic for India |
| Done-for-you setup | ✓ A real person + free migration | Self-serve |
Reflects SitesPlaced's Individual (website) and Ecommerce (store) plans and Wix's publicly documented India pricing and policies as of June 2026. Check wix.com for current prices before you decide.
See real SitesPlaced sites and storefronts
These are real SitesPlaced templates you can open and click through — store templates for sellers, plus website and portfolio templates for everyone else.
JewelleryMaison — Luxury Store
Editorial, gallery-grade storefront. Used by the Aura Jewels demo — ideal for jewellery, watches and premium accessories.
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SareesThreadlore — Heritage Sarees
Warm, textile-first storefront tuned for sarees, lehengas and handloom — variant swatches, zoom, COD and UPI built in.
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BeautyGlow Studio — Cosmetics
Bright, conversion-focused beauty storefront with shade selectors and bundles. Built for cosmetics and skincare sellers.
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SkincareApothic — Skincare
Calm apothecary aesthetic with ingredient storytelling and routine bundles. For skincare, wellness and self-care brands.
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GiftingFlorine — Florist & Gifting
Soft, seasonal florist storefront with same-day delivery slots and gift notes. For flowers, hampers and gifting.
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FoodCacao Noir — Chocolate
Premium dark-mode storefront for chocolate, bakes and gourmet food, with grams/box variants and festive bundles.
View live demoWhat is the real cost over time?
Wix looks affordable on the intro plan, but India billing is a full year upfront, selling needs the Core tier, and the renewal price is where it bites. SitesPlaced stays flat:
| Cost | SitesPlaced | Wix (in India) |
|---|---|---|
| To publish | ₹0 — free | Free tier carries Wix ads + a subdomain, can't sell |
| To sell online | ₹0 — free, or ₹499/mo for own domain | Core plan ~₹399/mo, billed a full year upfront |
| Website with own domain | ₹199/mo (₹1,990/yr) | ₹199/mo Light can't sell; higher tiers to do more |
| At renewal | Same flat price | Typically +20–50%+ over the intro rate |
| Payments | Razorpay (UPI + cards) included | No native Wix Payments — connect 3rd-party + 2.9% fee |
| If you want to leave | Export your data, keep your domain | Can't export — rebuild elsewhere from scratch |
Wix renewal increases are from widely reported user cases, June 2026. Your renewal depends on plan and region.
To be fair: when Wix is still the right call
Choose SitesPlaced if you…
- • Sell or operate in India and want UPI, COD and Razorpay built in
- • Want a flat price with no full-year-upfront billing or renewal hike
- • Want to own your site and be able to export and move it
- • Want to redesign by switching templates, not rebuilding
- • Would like a real person to help you set it up and migrate
- • Are a seller, small business, creator or student in India
Wix might still fit if you…
- • Are in the US, UK or Europe with native Wix Payments available
- • Want the deepest drag-and-drop pixel control for a content site
- • Don't mind annual-upfront billing and renewal increases
- • Never plan to move your site off the platform
Build a faster, India-ready site on SitesPlaced
Publish your website or store for free — pay ₹199/month for a website with your own domain, or ₹499/month for a full store with Razorpay, COD and WhatsApp built in. Flat pricing, no lock-in, and a real person to help you move across from Wix.
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Frequently asked questions
Why should I choose SitesPlaced over Wix?
Three reasons stand out for Indian users: payments, price and ownership. SitesPlaced has Razorpay (UPI + cards), COD and WhatsApp built in, where Wix has no native payments in India. SitesPlaced is a flat price you can pay monthly, where Wix is annual-only in India and typically jumps 20–50%+ at renewal. And SitesPlaced lets you export and own your site, while Wix locks your site to its servers — you can never move it.
Is SitesPlaced cheaper than Wix?
For Indian users, almost always. SitesPlaced is free to build and publish; you only pay ₹199/month for a website with your own domain, or ₹499/month for a full store. Wix is annual-only in India, requires the Core plan (about ₹399/month, billed a full year upfront) just to sell, and its intro price typically rises 20–50%+ at renewal. SitesPlaced stays flat with no renewal shock.
Can Wix do UPI and COD for Indian customers?
Only indirectly. Wix Payments isn't available in India, so you connect a third-party gateway such as Razorpay yourself, and Cash on Delivery isn't a first-class native option. On SitesPlaced, Razorpay (UPI + cards), COD and WhatsApp checkout are built in on every store, including the free plan.
Can I move my site off Wix later?
No — and it's one of the biggest reasons people choose SitesPlaced. Wix's own help docs state you cannot export or move a site built in the Wix Editor to another host; you can only copy out text and images by hand and rebuild elsewhere. SitesPlaced lets you export your content and data, and your custom domain is always yours.
When is Wix still the better choice?
Wix is a strong pick if you're in the US, UK or Europe where Wix Payments works, you want maximum drag-and-drop pixel control for a content or portfolio site, and you never plan to leave the platform. SitesPlaced is the better fit for Indian sellers and businesses who want UPI/COD-native checkout, flat pricing, and the freedom to own and move their site.