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WordPress vs WP Engine: Which is a better fit?

Updated on December 6th, 2024
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 8,881 reviews from Website Builder users.
% Fit
Missing features
Feature ratings
Website Management
4.6
Design Management
4.4
SSL Security
NA
Customizable Fields
NA
Real Time Editing
4.6
% Fit
Missing features
Feature ratings
Website Management
NA
Design Management
NA
SSL Security
NA
Customizable Fields
NA
Real Time Editing
NA
User satisfaction
4.6
User reviews14,962
Ease of use
4.2
Functionality
4.5
Value for money
4.6
Customer support
4.1
4.9
User reviews11
Ease of use
5.0
Functionality
4.7
Value for money
4.5
Customer support
5.0
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Jon T
Cofounder
5.0

Jonathan T.: Hi, I'm Jonathan. I am the owner of a creative and web design studio, and my review of WordPress is that it's five stars. Prior to WordPress, boy, I have used all sorts of different things. Different builders built into other platforms, like Kajabi or Wix, Squarespace, all of those, even some old ones back in the day, like Homestead, and even just straight on up HTML. I've moved all of my development into WordPress because it is just easy. It's a heck of a web standard. Runs, I think, over a third of websites on the internet. There's a plugin for everything, so if it doesn't do it out of the box, somebody else has probably thought of that already for me, so it's easy to plug in new features that I need. I've really found my groove with a great theme and builder combo that I can use quickly and easily to have great results. WordPress, well, back when I got started, there was a little bit more to it years and years and years ago. But these days, boy, it is easy to get started with it. There's so much more built-in functionality right out of the box, and I'd say most people can get going on a WordPress site. And then as you learn more, you can add more functionalities, you get more comfortable with it, and then you can really make some great stuff with it. If you are considering using WordPress for your business, I'd say take a look at what you need your site to do. Is it just that front-facing kind of brochure site? Do you need membership? Do you need people logging in? Do you need to sell things? All of those are, of course, possible with WordPress, but you just need to understand what functionalities might you need to add in with plugins, themes, and all that things. And then also consider finding a good builder that, depending how your brain works, can make designing pages in your site a whole lot easier, more straightforward, and there are some pretty powerful tools out there that can really make it a breeze.

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Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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Access Controls/Permissions
207
Important
Activity Dashboard
388
Important

WordPress

Top Features
22/38
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • API
  • CRM
  • Custom Domains
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Forms
  • eCommerce Management
  • Media Library
  • Shopping Cart
  • SSL Security
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Website Analytics
  • Website Integration
  • Widgets
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Auto Update
  • Content Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Design Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Landing Pages/Web Forms
  • Multi-Language
  • Online Booking Tools
  • Online Store Builder
  • Pre-built Templates
  • Real Time Editing
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • SEO Management
  • Social Media Integration
  • Survey Builder
  • Visitor Tracking
  • Website Hosting
  • Website Management
  • WYSIWYG Editor
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WP Engine

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WordPress
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
WP Engine
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
WordPress
  • By Automattic
  • Located in United States
WP Engine
  • By WP Engine
  • Located in United States
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