PHP Site Manager vs WordPress.com
WordPress.com is the hosted version of WordPress run by Automattic, with plugins on paid plans. Here is how it compares for a small business website, and when each one is the better choice.
| WordPress.com | PHP Site Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price (paid yearly) | Personal $4 a month | Single Page $9 a month |
| Plugins | Available on every paid plan | Not needed; features are built in |
| Best at | Blogs and publishing | Local and service businesses |
| Industry content included | General themes | Written for each business type |
| Leave with your site | WordPress has an export tool | Full export any time |
WordPress.com prices from their pricing page, checked 22 October 2026. Plugins are available on every paid plan.
When WordPress.com is the better choice
Choose WordPress.com if you mainly publish articles, or want the WordPress plugin ecosystem without running a server. It is cheaper than us for a simple blog.
When PHP Site Manager is the better choice
Choose PHP Site Manager if you run a business that needs calls, bookings, quotes, menus or listings, and want them working without plugins.
Questions
Is PHP Site Manager cheaper than WordPress.com?
Not for a simple blog: WordPress.com Personal costs less. For a business site with forms and local details built in, our Single Page plan is $9 a month paid yearly.
Can I move my site from WordPress.com?
Yes. We rebuild your pages on the matching template and point your old page addresses at the new ones so you keep your search rankings.
See your site before you pay.
Pick a template and tell us about your business. Your free preview is usually ready within a few days, and most sites go live within a week.