Zorva Labs vs Wix
Drag-and-drop website builder · $17–$59/mo · ~250M+ users
Wix is the most-installed website builder on the planet, and for a lot of side projects or first-ever sites that's exactly right. Where it falls apart: SEO, speed, ownership, and what happens when you actually need an edit. Here's the side-by-side, with no salesy stretching.
Who's better off with Wix.
Wix is the right pick if you want to build the site yourself (no developer), you're fine with the platform owning your data, and SEO isn't a priority. If any of those flip — especially the SEO and ownership ones — you're better off with a custom hand-coded site.
Where Wix wins.
- Drag-and-drop editor — anyone can build a page
- Massive template library (~900+ themes)
- Built-in tools for booking, e-commerce, members, blog
- Cheaper at the absolute entry point ($17/mo) if SEO + speed don't matter
Where Zorva Labs wins.
- Hand-coded site that passes all 38 SEO checks by default
- True ownership — you keep the code, domain, and content
- Sub-second load times on Zorva Edge's global network
- Direct human edits within 24 hours, not an AI support bot
- Schema graph + llms.txt + AI-search optimization baked in
- $57/mo flat — no upgrade tax for SEO, analytics, or removing branding
Feature comparison.
| Feature | Wix | Zorva Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $17/mo (Light) | $57/mo, all-in. Hosting + edits + SEO + analytics + AI-search included. Cancel anytime. |
| SEO score (Lighthouse default) | Often 40–70 / 100 on mobile | 95+ / 100 default |
| Code ownership | Platform owns; can't migrate | You own the code, content, and domain forever. Take it anywhere. |
| Page speed | 2–6s LCP typical | Zorva Edge hosting. Sub-second TTFB worldwide. 95+ PageSpeed scores by default. |
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes — strong here | No — we edit for you |
| Time to launch | Hours, if you build it | Live in 7 days. Free mockup in 3 days. |
| AI-search readiness (llms.txt, schema) | Manual, mostly DIY | All 38 SEO/AEO/AIO/GEO checks pass by default. Schema graph + llms.txt + AI-crawler permissions baked in. |
| Custom design | Constrained by template | Hand-coded Next.js. No templates, no page-builder bloat. |
| Monthly edits / content updates | DIY only | Email Michael. Real human edits within 24 hours. No queue, no AI ticket bot. |
| Cancellation friction | Easy to cancel, but you lose the site | Cancel anytime — keep the code, host it anywhere |
Common questions
Can I import my Wix site to Zorva?
Wix doesn't expose source code, so we can't 'import' it. We can rebuild the content, design, and structure as a hand-coded site within ~7 days. The new site will be measurably faster, rank higher, and ship with full schema + llms.txt.
Is Wix really that bad for SEO?
Wix has improved, but the underlying architecture (heavy JavaScript, slow TTFB, generic templates) still puts a ceiling on what Google rewards. Most Wix sites cap around a 70 mobile PageSpeed score. Hand-coded sites routinely hit 95+.
What if I want to keep editing the site myself?
Zorva is full-service — we make every edit for you within 24 hours. If self-editing is a hard requirement, Wix or Squarespace is the right pick. We're best for owners who'd rather email Michael and have it done.
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