WordPress vs GoDaddy Website Builder Comparison

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98% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

WordPress

Website Builder Software

4.4 10,992 user ratings

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86% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

GoDaddy Website Builder

Website Builder Software

4.2 363 user ratings

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74% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

VWO Deploy

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92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Format

Website Builder Software

4.7 125 user ratings

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Overview

Description	The software that powers 29% of the total internet and is the most widely used content management software. An open source software that provides all the possible features for creation and management of content. WordPress allows you to create a blog, or a website, or even a combination of both. It also enables you to build an audience using its social media syndication, sharing buttons and SEO tools. WordPress offers four varieties of plans - Free, Personal, Premium and Business. All the plans have a wide range of features and you can choose the plan that best suits your purpose. An active 24/7 support system solves all your queries through email or live chat with professional experts. Read more	GoDaddy Website Builder is a website creation platform that enables you to create a permanent, free website without the need of any coding or development expertise. It allows you to create and publish an infinite number of pages and content on your website, as well as use features for social networking, email marketing, one-time appointments, and SSL. With GoDaddy Website Builder, you can freely build a mobile-friendly website that facilitates everything, from SEO tools to social media integration. You get the option of customizing your website to meet your specific company requirements. From several site pages to scrollable parts that you can add to each of those pages, to a gallery of photographs, menus and pricing lists, and YouTube or Vimeo movies, you can add site material anywhere you want in a number of sections. You can also adjust the color, style, and font of the text and pick tablet and desktop layouts to offer your visitors the best user experience. You can also send email notifications to your consumers about promotions on your website, coupon offers, and online events. Read more	VWO deploy lets you take control and quickly update your website without writing a single line of code. Give your users a seamless experience by testing your changes across various browsers. Different browsers, across screen sizes on all major devices, they got you covered. With visitor segmentation, you have the ability to push the changes only to a specific set of visitors. A simple one-click push allows you to go live instantly with the changes. Every conversion missed is a lost opportunity. No more waiting on developers to release the winning variations to production. Read more	Format is a comprehensive website building platform that allows photographers to build an online portfolio and showcase their work to possible clients. It is a no-coding platform, that includes predesigned templates to help photographers generate unique portfolio with complete customizations and a number of design variations. Photographers can also create their own eCommerce store and sell their products, packages, lightroom presets, prints and digital products through their store. Further, Format also allows users to host videos and show their work to the right audience. They can share their photos with clients through specially designed Client Galleries and let their clients download images directly. At Format, photographers can transfer up to 10GB of photos to clients securely with the help of shareable galleries or branded file transfers. The platform keeps users aware of important details by displaying contact information, project stages and notes. They can also explore the portfolio of other members over Format and improve their own work. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $4.00. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $9.99.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $12.00.
SW Score & Breakdown	98% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 100% Momentum 68% Popularity 96%	86% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 82% Momentum 61% Popularity 62%	74% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 79% Reviews 60% Momentum 61% Popularity 62%	92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 97% Reviews 85% Momentum 66% Popularity 87%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 2 Most Worthy # 1 Highly Rated	Not Available	Not Available	# 13 Most Popular

Features

Total Features	11 Features	11 Features	4 Features	9 Features
Common Features for All	Auto update Ensures your software is up to date by downloading updates automatically Content Import-Export Helps in displaying the list of content to be exported and imported and also facilitates editing the list Drag and Drop Makes designing easy by simple drag and drop of symbols and elements. Landing Pages (Web Forms) A webform or a popup which can be used to capture the lead or ask user his preferences Newsletter Management Sends emails regarding new products, campaigns etc to targeted customers Online Booking Facilitates your customer doing an online reservation or booking for shows or any event or service from your website Online Store Builder Helps to build an e-commerce store on the website. SEO Management Allows to optimize the website to support easy indexing by search engines Surveys Optimize survey response rate with A/B testing Templates Templates are patterns that help to provide the layout to build and design a website quickly. WYSIWYG Editor Helps to edit in real time while building the website using the software + 8 More - Show Less	Auto update Ensures your software is up to date by downloading updates automatically Content Import-Export Helps in displaying the list of content to be exported and imported and also facilitates editing the list Drag and Drop Makes designing easy by simple drag and drop of symbols and elements. Landing Pages (Web Forms) A webform or a popup which can be used to capture the lead or ask user his preferences Newsletter Management Sends emails regarding new products, campaigns etc to targeted customers Online Booking Facilitates your customer doing an online reservation or booking for shows or any event or service from your website Online Store Builder Helps to build an e-commerce store on the website. SEO Management Allows to optimize the website to support easy indexing by search engines Surveys Optimize survey response rate with A/B testing Templates Templates are patterns that help to provide the layout to build and design a website quickly. WYSIWYG Editor Helps to edit in real time while building the website using the software + 8 More - Show Less	Auto update Ensures your software is up to date by downloading updates automatically Content Import-Export Helps in displaying the list of content to be exported and imported and also facilitates editing the list Drag and Drop Makes designing easy by simple drag and drop of symbols and elements. Landing Pages (Web Forms) A webform or a popup which can be used to capture the lead or ask user his preferences Newsletter Management Sends emails regarding new products, campaigns etc to targeted customers Online Booking Facilitates your customer doing an online reservation or booking for shows or any event or service from your website Online Store Builder Helps to build an e-commerce store on the website. SEO Management Allows to optimize the website to support easy indexing by search engines Surveys Optimize survey response rate with A/B testing Templates Templates are patterns that help to provide the layout to build and design a website quickly. WYSIWYG Editor Helps to edit in real time while building the website using the software + 1 More - Show Less	Auto update Ensures your software is up to date by downloading updates automatically Content Import-Export Helps in displaying the list of content to be exported and imported and also facilitates editing the list Drag and Drop Makes designing easy by simple drag and drop of symbols and elements. Landing Pages (Web Forms) A webform or a popup which can be used to capture the lead or ask user his preferences Newsletter Management Sends emails regarding new products, campaigns etc to targeted customers Online Booking Facilitates your customer doing an online reservation or booking for shows or any event or service from your website Online Store Builder Helps to build an e-commerce store on the website. SEO Management Allows to optimize the website to support easy indexing by search engines Surveys Optimize survey response rate with A/B testing Templates Templates are patterns that help to provide the layout to build and design a website quickly. WYSIWYG Editor Helps to edit in real time while building the website using the software + 6 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Not available	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	Not available	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Online	Not available	24/7 (Live rep) Online	24/7 (Live rep) Online
API Support	Available		NA	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5 10,992 user ratings	4.2/5 363 user ratings	Not Available	4.7/5 125 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 60% Very Good 27.7% Average 7.1% Poor 2.1% Terrible 3.1%	Excellent 46.8% Very Good 34.7% Average 12.4% Poor 4.1% Terrible 1.9%	Not Available	Excellent 76.8% Very Good 20% Average 2.4% Poor 0.8% Terrible 0%
User Sentiments	Ease of Use, Great Blogging Platform, Extensive Theme Options, Helpful Support Team Limited Customization Options, Restrictive Plugin Functionality, Frequent Platform Updates, Occasional Technical Issues	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Review Summary	Users commend WordPress for its user-friendly interface, customization options, and extensive plugin library. It's praised for its flexibility and suitability for various website types, from personal blogs to large e-commerce stores. Many reviewers appreciate its cost-effectiveness, especially for non-technical users or those seeking a budget-friendly option. However, some users mention occasional technical difficulties, limited customer support, and the need for constant updates, which can be time-consuming. Overall, WordPress is widely recognized for its ease of use, customization capabilities, and affordability, making it a popular choice among website builders.	GoDaddy Website Builder receives positive reviews for its user-friendliness, particularly its drag-and-drop interface, pre-designed templates, and quick setup. Users praise its affordability and ease of use for beginners, especially in creating simple landing pages and one-page websites. However, some users express concerns about limited customization options, restricted design flexibility, and the lack of advanced features like marketing automation. Several reviews highlight the need for more diverse themes and emphasize that while a good starting point, the builder might not scale with a growing business.	Not Available	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $4.00. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $9.99.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $12.00.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Free Free Personal $4.00 $7.00 per month Premium $8.00 $14.00 per month Business $25.00 $33.00 per month eCommerce $45.00 $59.00 per month	Basic $9.99 $9.99 per month Standard $14.99 $14.99 per month Premium $19.99 $19.99 per month Ecommerce $24.99 $24.99 per month	VWO Deploy Custom	PRO $12.00 $16.99 per month PRO Plus $18.00 $25.99 per month Unlimited $25.00 $32.99 per month
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