A Wix alternative built for speed and ownership
Wix gets you online fast, but the trade-offs show over time — templated layouts, heavy pages that drag on mobile, and a site locked to their hosting that you can never truly own. Hesperos rebuilds it as a fast, custom Next.js site with a CMS you own and edit yourself.
| Wix | Hesperos | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Drag-and-drop templates | Bespoke design, built for your brand |
| Speed | Often heavy and slow on mobile | 98–99 desktop, 85–91 mobile measured, tuned for mobile |
| SEO control | Limited, platform-managed | Full control — schema, metadata, sitemaps |
| Custom features | Limited to their app market | Anything you need — payments, AI, custom logic |
| Ownership | Locked to Wix hosting; no code export | You own the code and the CMS outright |
| Editing | Self-edit inside the Wix editor | Self-edit in a CMS you own |
When Wix is the better choice
If you want to build and maintain a basic site entirely yourself with zero budget for a developer, Wix is a reasonable DIY tool. Hesperos is for when you want a custom, fast site without becoming your own webmaster.
When a slow, templated Wix site is costing you visitors and credibility, a Next.js revamp gives you a fast, custom site you fully own — and still edit yourself.
Paying Wix every month? Run your numbers through the cost calculator →
Common questions
Can you migrate my site off Wix?
Yes — pulling your content across from Wix is part of every revamp.
Why is a custom site faster than Wix?
Wix loads a heavy shared runtime on every page. A Next.js build ships only what your page needs, so it loads far faster — especially on mobile.
Do I still edit it myself afterward?
Yes. You get a self-editable CMS you own, so day-to-day changes never need a developer.
Let’s get your new site live by September 10.
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