Common portfolio software compared
v1.1
| Feature |
Custom WordPress (.org) |
WordPress.com |
Wix (similar to Weebly, Squarespace) |
| Maintenance |
| Popularity |
30% of Web |
Unknown |
1% of Web |
| Easy setup |
OK |
OK |
Yes |
| WYSIWIG/drag-and-drop editing |
Limited |
Limited |
Yes |
| Tech support |
Community-based |
Dedicated staff |
Dedicated staff |
| Responsibility for updates |
User updates site |
Service updates site |
Service updates site |
| Short-term cost |
$3-$10/month |
None |
None |
| Long-term cost |
No additional cost for features |
Limited features |
Cost for additional features |
| NMD integration |
Yes |
Requires migration |
No |
| Design |
| Attractive designs |
Excellent (requires research) |
OK |
Excellent (curated for you) |
| Can switch themes later |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Mobile compatibility |
Yes |
Yes |
Limited |
| Number of layouts ("themes") |
Yes |
Very limited |
Somewhat limited |
| Configuration options (widgets, plugins, custom code) |
Yes |
Very limited |
Somewhat limited |
| Format support (vector graphics, animation) |
Yes |
Yes |
Somewhat limited |
| Content |
| Apply your domain name |
Yes |
Costs more |
Costs more |
| Ecommerce (store) options |
Unlimited |
Limited |
Limited |
| You own your content |
Yes |
Yes |
Service maintains non-exclusive rights |
| Open source |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Number of posts |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Limited to ~30 |
| Can export content |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Can upload HTML files (Twine etc.) |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Storage |
Unlimited |
Limited |
Limited |
| Avoid ads |
Yes |
No |
Cost to remove |