Webcrab vs Wix
Webcrab vs Wix: build it yourself, or have it built for you?
Wix is a good tool for a simple site you will build and maintain yourself. A custom site costs more at the start but gives you speed, search visibility and full ownership. Here is how they compare.
Side by side
How they compare.
| Webcrab | Wix | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | One fixed price in writing, agreed before work starts. | Low. You pay a monthly plan and your own time. |
| Who does the work | We design, build, test and launch it. | You, using the Wix editor. |
| Page speed | Built for fast loading on mobile and 4G, checked before launch. | Depends on the template and apps you add. Often heavier on phones. |
| Search (SEO) | Clean code, structured data, fast pages and local SEO set up for you. | Basic SEO tools. Limited control over technical details. |
| Ownership | You own the code and content and can move hosts any time. | Your site lives on Wix. You cannot take the site to another host. |
| Security | Hardening, backups, monitoring and a care plan if you want one. | Wix looks after the platform. You manage logins and apps. |
| Custom features | Bookings, payments, ERP links and integrations built to fit. | Limited to what Wix and its app store offer. |
| Long-term cost | Hosting plus an optional care plan. No lock-in. | Plan and app fees continue every month. |
Choose Wix if…
- You need a simple site this week and have little budget.
- You enjoy editing the site yourself and your needs are basic.
- The site is a short-term project or a hobby.
Choose Webcrab if…
- The website brings in customers and speed and Google ranking matter.
- You want local payments, bookings, Sinhala/Tamil pages or business-system links.
- You want to own the site and not rebuild it later.
- You would rather run your business than maintain a website.
FAQ
Common questions.
For a basic brochure site, often yes. If you want to rank well on Google, load fast on mobile or add custom features, a custom-built site usually does better.
Also see: Webcrab vs a WordPress freelancer · Webcrab vs an overseas agency

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