WordPress powers 43% of all websites in the world. But «most used» doesn't mean «best for your situation». In 2026, web renting has emerged as a serious alternative that many SMEs and freelancers are choosing consciously over WordPress. Here's the honest comparison.

WordPress: real advantages

  • Maximum flexibility: thousands of plugins and themes for almost any imaginable functionality
  • Full ownership: the code and data are completely yours
  • Enormous ecosystem: easy to find developers and resources
  • Complete editorial control: manage your content with total autonomy

WordPress: the hidden costs nobody mentions

WordPress itself is free, but a functional and secure installation is not. Account for: managed hosting (€15–€30/month), premium theme (€50–€100/year), essential plugins (SEO, security, caching, forms: €100–€300/year), developer for customizations (€60–€120/hour), time managing updates and backups (2–4 hours/month), and constant hacking risk if not maintained correctly. The real cost of properly managed WordPress for an SME is between €150 and €300/month.

Web renting: real advantages

  • Predictable cost: a fixed monthly price that includes everything
  • Zero technical maintenance: updates, security, backups — all handled
  • Speed to launch: a professional website in days, not weeks or months
  • Support included: someone responds when something breaks
  • Optimized performance: faster sites by default without plugin bloat

Web renting: limitations to consider

Less flexibility than WordPress for very specific or complex functionality (advanced e-commerce, fully custom integrations). The code isn't yours — if you leave the service, you need to migrate to another solution.

Who should choose each option?

WordPress: you have your own developer or budget for one, need very specific functionality, or have a complex e-commerce project. Web renting: you're an SME or freelancer without a technical team, want a professional website without technical worries, and value cost predictability over maximum flexibility.

Our web renting plans from €49/month include professional design, hosting, domain, SSL, and maintenance — no fine print. Request a free demo.