Why Switching from Wix to Magento 2 Protects Your Profits Long-Term
If you’ve started with Wix for your eCommerce store, you’ve enjoyed simplicity—but as your store grows, fees stack up and eat into your margins. Wix charges monthly subscription fees, app/plugin fees, and transaction fees that rise alongside your sales volume. This makes it much more expensive than it appears initially.
As a Magento-focused agency, we want to show you why migrating to Magento 2 not only saves you thousands over 24 months but also gives you a fully featured ecommerce platform without recurring app fees or sales commission fees.
Wix Plugins vs Magento 2 Built-In Features
Many essential Wix plugins (charging monthly fees) come free with Magento 2. This includes:
- Email marketing tools
- Inventory management
- Shipping calculators
- Tax automation
- Promotions and discounts
- SEO capabilities
Magento 2 bundles these features for free or for a minimal one-time fee while Wix charges monthly subscriptions for each.
24-Month Total Cost & Features Comparison
| Cost & Feature Category | Wix (24 Months) | Magento 2 (24 Months) |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Subscription Fee | $408 – $3,816 ($17 to $159/month) | $0 (Open Source, zero subscription fees) |
| Hosting & Security | Included | $240 (Starting at $10/month hosting) |
| Setup & Development | Included, limited customization | $1,500 – $5,000 (one-time fee depending on complexity) |
| Theme & UI | Included | Free Luma theme or $1,000 – $2,500 (custom theme one-time) |
| Apps & Plugins Fees | $180 – $600 (monthly fees for common plugins/apps) | Mostly free or one-time paid plugins included in Magento core |
| Transaction Fees | 2.9% + $0.30 per sale (~$5,800 – $17,400 estimated on sales volume) | $0 (No platform transaction fees; payment processing fees only) |
| Maintenance & Support | Basic support included | $1,800 – $6,000 (optional, pay-as-you-go support, $30/hour) |
| Total 24-Month Cost | $12,388 – $28,816 | $5,540 – $15,740 |
Why Magento 2 Saves Money and Protects Your Margins
- No subscription or platform fees mean no monthly drains on your finances.
- Transaction fees are eliminated, so the more you sell, the more you keep.
- Built-in features reduce or remove the need for paid plugins many Wix users depend on.
- Hosting starts as low as $10/month and scales with your needs.
- Pay-as-you-go support means you only pay for what you need, when you need it.
- Full flexibility lets you customize and grow without extra platform-imposed restrictions.
Switching from Wix to Magento 2 is not just a technical upgrade; it’s a smart business decision to protect your profits and fuel scalable growth.
Want to Stop Losing Revenue?
If you’re tired of losing money to platform fees and transaction cuts, it’s time to switch to Magento 2. Let’s work together to make your migration seamless and stress-free.
Request a Free Consultation today, and let us show you how to save more money and scale your business efficiently.
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