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Storefront & catalog 20% base weightCheckout & payments 20% base weightOrders, inventory & fulfillment 16% base weightApps, APIs & customization 12% base weightAI creation & commerce assistance 12% base weightOperational detail 20% base weight

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Features & decision context	Wix 62–100/100 documented fit 62% evidence coverage Core capabilities29.6–32 / 32 pts9/10 checks with established status Workflow depth32.8–68 / 68 pts7/18 checks with established status	WooCommerce 80–100/100 documented fit 80% evidence coverage Core capabilities32 / 32 pts10/10 checks with established status Workflow depth48–68 / 68 pts10/18 checks with established status
How AI changes fitSame priorities, with and without AI	62–100 with AI65–100 without AIFeature-fit points; not measured ROI	80–100 with AI77–100 without AIFeature-fit points; not measured ROI
Supplier website	Visit Wix	Visit WooCommerce
Good fit for	Small businesses that want a branded website, products and bookings under one interface.	WordPress businesses with a capable technical partner or team.
Look more closely when	You require unrestricted server control or have not confirmed US-localized plan terms.	You want one managed subscription to cover every extension, update and support responsibility.
Pricing snapshotDifferent billing units are not directly comparable	See pricingsite/month Choose a payment-enabled plan such as Core or above. A reliable US USD amount was not quoted because the reviewed page rendered a different tax locale. Pricing source	$0.00core software Core WooCommerce is free, with no monthly platform fee; a running store still needs hosting, a domain and any paid extensions or implementation. Pricing source
Storefront & catalog 20% base weight
Core capabilityStorefront design toolsCreate or customize the customer-facing storefront.	Supported4 / 4 pts Visual design tools build the hosted storefront. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4 / 4 pts WordPress themes and code support storefront customization. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Core capabilityProduct catalog managementManage products, product details and merchandising.	Supported4 / 4 pts Catalog management is documented in the commerce offering. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4 / 4 pts The documented store product supports product catalog management. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkVariant-level product optionsMaintain product options or variants with their own price, SKU or stock attributes. Ask for a demonstration Create two variants and show their separate SKU, price or inventory values. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported5.6 / 5.6 pts The product model includes variants with SKU, pricing and stock data. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported5.6 / 5.6 pts Product CSV definitions include variable products and variant-specific attributes. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkBulk catalog import and exportImport and export product catalog records using a supported bulk file workflow. Ask for a demonstration Export products, change a field, and import the changes without recreating each item. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported6.4 / 6.4 pts Store products export to CSV and can be reimported with updated fields. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported6.4 / 6.4 pts The Product CSV Import Suite imports and exports product data; extension setup applies. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Checkout & payments 20% base weight
Core capabilityStore checkoutProvide a checkout flow for the online store.	Supported4 / 4 pts Online payment checkout requires a commerce-enabled paid plan. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4 / 4 pts Checkout flows are part of the core commerce offering. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Core capabilityPayment-provider connectionsConnect supported providers or payment methods to store checkout.	Supported4 / 4 pts Payment acceptance is limited to the eligible paid commerce plans. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4 / 4 pts Multiple payment-provider integrations are documented. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkAbandoned checkout recoveryRecover abandoned carts or checkouts through a supported reminder or recovery link workflow. Ask for a demonstration Abandon a checkout and show the configured recovery message and link. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported5.6 / 5.6 pts An automation can email customers after an abandoned cart. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported5.6 / 5.6 pts The Abandoned Cart Recovery extension sends follow-up recovery messages. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkPartial order refundsRefund selected items or part of an order amount. Ask for a demonstration Refund one line of an order and show the remaining order balance. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–6.4 / 6.4 pts The reviewed documentation does not establish this specific workflow: partial order refunds. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported6.4 / 6.4 pts Refunds support selected quantities and partial amounts; gateway compatibility determines automatic payout. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Orders, inventory & fulfillment 16% base weight
Core capabilityInventory trackingTrack stock or available product quantities.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Inventory synchronization is documented. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Advanced inventory workflows can require extensions. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Core capabilityOrder & shipping operationsManage orders and supported fulfillment or shipping workflows.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Order and shipping-label workflows are documented. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Shipping and advanced operational workflows can require extensions. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkPartial or split fulfillmentFulfill part of an order while preserving unfulfilled items or separate shipment records. Ask for a demonstration Ship one item now and show the second item still awaiting fulfillment. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts Store order management distinguishes unfulfilled and partially fulfilled delivery orders. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts WooCommerce Shipping supports separate shipments containing selected order products. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkInventory adjustment traceInspect a history or log of stock adjustments or order-related inventory movements. Ask for a demonstration Change a stock quantity and show the dated adjustment or movement record. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts The reviewed documentation does not establish this specific workflow: inventory adjustment trace. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts The Multi-Location Inventory extension records quantity changes in product stock history. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Apps, APIs & customization 12% base weight
Core capabilityApp or extension ecosystemExtend the store using supported applications, extensions or plugins.	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts The platform documents applications and connected sales channels. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts The platform offers an extension marketplace and open-source customization. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Core capabilityCommerce APIAccess or manage commerce records through a documented developer API.	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts The eCommerce Orders API can search, create, update and cancel store orders. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts The REST API creates, retrieves, updates and deletes individual or batched orders. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkCommerce event webhooksNotify integrations of order, product or inventory events through documented webhooks. Ask for a demonstration Update an order or product and show its event delivered to an integration. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Product-updated webhooks notify integrations of catalog changes. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Configured webhooks deliver commerce events and retain delivery logs. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkScoped API accessLimit a commerce integration using explicit API permissions or scopes. Ask for a demonstration Give an app product read access and show that an unrelated write operation is denied. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported4 / 4 pts API operations require the intersection of app scopes and user permissions. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4 / 4 pts REST API keys bind a user and read, write or read/write permissions. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
AI creation & commerce assistance 12% base weight
Core capabilityAI product or storefront contentGenerate or improve product content or the storefront using AI.	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Wix AI can generate a storefront starting point and draft website content. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts AI Product Advisor proposes catalog improvements and allows accepted changes to be reverted; public-beta plugin setup applies. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Core capabilityAI answers from store dataAsk AI questions or obtain analysis grounded in orders, customers or inventory.	Not verified0–2.4 / 2.4 pts AI site creation does not establish answers grounded in live order or inventory data. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts The documented MCP extension exposes actual orders, products and reports to an external AI assistant; integration setup applies. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkReview AI store changesReview, edit or approve AI-generated store content or changes before they are applied. Ask for a demonstration Ask AI to change a product and show the approval or editing step before publication. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts AI website content is editable in the site editor before publication. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts The documented MCP extension can require confirmation before AI actions; external assistant setup applies. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Depth checkAI answers from store recordsAnswer business questions using actual catalog, order, inventory or store analytics data. Ask for a demonstration Ask AI about a product or sales result and show the store records used. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4 / 4 pts AI site creation is documented; store-record-based analytical answers were not established. Not verified · Oct 15, 2026Source	Supported4 / 4 pts The MCP extension exposes actual orders, products and reports to connected AI assistants. Official documentation · Oct 15, 2026Source
Operational detail 20% base weight
Depth checkTrack stock transfers between locationsDemonstrate: Track stock transfers between locations. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Track stock transfers between locations. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkSet payment terms on draft ordersDemonstrate: Set payment terms on draft orders. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Set payment terms on draft orders. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkTrack supplier purchase orders and receiptsDemonstrate: Track supplier purchase orders and receipts. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Track supplier purchase orders and receipts. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkIssue and redeem customer store creditDemonstrate: Issue and redeem customer store credit. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Issue and redeem customer store credit. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkTest checkout without a live chargeDemonstrate: Test checkout without a live charge. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Test checkout without a live charge. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkRefund without automatically restocking damaged goodsDemonstrate: Refund without automatically restocking damaged goods. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Refund without automatically restocking damaged goods. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkSell preorders with explicit fulfilment timingDemonstrate: Sell preorders with explicit fulfilment timing. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Sell preorders with explicit fulfilment timing. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkDeduct bundle component stock on saleDemonstrate: Deduct bundle component stock on sale. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate: Deduct bundle component stock on sale. State the plan, limits and behaviour on failure. Use a test order with two stock locations. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
AI usage and limits	Wix AI helps create and edit the website, including design, copy and imagery. Review generated products and claims Paid commerce entitlement remains separate AI documentation	WooCommerce offers a private-beta store assistant and separately available AI extensions. The documented MCP extension connects external assistants to real store records with optional action confirmation. Extension installation and a compatible external assistant may be required The native store assistant has separate private-beta admission Verify each extension, model provider and commercial plan AI documentation
Additional costs to ask about	Payment processing Premium applications Marketing and communication services Domain renewal	Hosting and backups Extensions and themes Implementation and maintenance Payment processing
Integration shortlist	Wix Payments and supported payment providers Wix POS Amazon, eBay and social channels Wix business applications	WordPress WooPayments or other gateways WooCommerce Marketplace extensions ERP and CRM connectors
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