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WordPress.org vs WordPress.com, what's the difference?

They sound almost the same but work completely differently. Choose wrong and it could cost you thousands in unnecessary fees. We sort it out.

Short answer

WordPress.org is the free, open source software that you download and install on your own web hosting. You own everything, control everything, and pay only for the hosting.

WordPress.com is a company (Automattic) that sells a cloud service based on WordPress. They host your site, but charge for it, limit what you can do, and effectively own the platform.

WordPress.org, the real WordPress

  • Completely free programvara, You download and install it. Costs SEK 0.
  • You choose the web host: Loopia, Binero, One.com or another. 50 to 150 SEK per month.
  • Full control, Install any plugins you want. Change whatever you want. No restrictions.
  • You own everything, The data, the design, the content. You can move to another host any time.
  • Unlimited possibilities, WooCommerce for store, contact forms, booking system, newsletters, all available.

WordPress.com, the cloud service

  • Free plan available, But with ads, no custom domain, and limited design.
  • Pricing plans: 50 to 450 SEK per month. And you still do not get full freedom. Plugins require the most expensive plan (Business, from 350 SEK per month).
  • Limited control, You can't install custom plugins on cheaper plans. Limited theme selection.
  • Hard to move, Moving away from WordPress.com can be tricky and often requires manual work.
  • Automattic decides, They can change terms, raise prices, or shut down features.

Cost comparison

Over 3 years, it looks like this:

  • WordPress.org + own hosting: SEK 100/month × 36 months = SEK 3,600 + one-time setup cost.
  • WordPress.com Business: SEK 350/month × 36 months = SEK 12,600, and you still own nothing.
Our recommendation: Always choose WordPress.org if you want control and ownership. WordPress.com can work for a simple personal blog, but for a business it's almost always more expensive and more limited.

Need help choosing?

We help you avgöra vad som passar ditt företag. Sometimes WordPress.org is right, sometimes there are even better options. Read about migrating from WordPress or migrate to WordPress.

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