--- description: Review of WordPress Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: WordPress | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Shopping Cart Software](/directory/3953/shopping-cart/software) > [WordPress](/software/160915/wordpress) # WordPress Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/160915/wordpress Page: 1 / 601\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/160915/wordpress?page=2) > WordPress is an open-source, cloud-based content management system based on PHP and MySQL that helps small to large businesses create, manage and publish content for websites. The customizable solution allows enterprises to use plugins, widgets, and themes to improve traffic-driven content across multiple websites. Features of WordPress include a content manager, a drag-and-drop interface, templates, dynamic page generation, password protection, multi-page posts, previewing and publishing. It comes with a drag-and-drop file uploader and media browser, which allows users to upload and store pictures, music, videos, documents and more. Additionally, it provides auto-saving and restoring functionalities for businesses to automatically save and restore crucial data in case of a system crash. WordPress comes with an application programming interface (API), which enables developers to customize as well as connect plugins with the solution. Pricing is available as per business requirements and support is extended via forums, FAQs and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 14998 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 14998 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Automattic - **Location**: San Francisco, US ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$9.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Wordpress offers a free plan (3GB storage), as well as paid plans: Personal plan: $4/month (billed yearly) with 6GB of storage and a custom domain name. Premium plan: $8/month (billed yearly) with 13GB of storage, a custom domain name, and monetization options. Business plan: $25/month (billed yearly) with unlimited storage space, a custom domain name, and a range of additional features including plugins, Wordpress branding removal, and more. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Audio File Management - Auto Update - CRM - Categorisation/Grouping - Collaboration Tools - Content Management - Content Publishing Options - Content Sharing - Customisable Branding - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Design Management - Document Classification - Document Management - Document Storage - Drag & Drop - Electronic Forms - Email Management ## Integrations (204 total) - 40Nuggets - AB Tasty - AWeber - Acquire - ActiveCampaign - ActiveDEMAND - ActiveTrail - AfterShip - Agile CRM - Airtable - AllProWebTools - Answerbase - Appointy - Arlo Training Management Software - Beeketing ... and 189 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3953/shopping-cart/software) ## Related Categories - [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3953/shopping-cart/software) - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4543/cms/software) - [Website Builder Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4652/website-builder/software) - [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4155/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) - [Records Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1859/records-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Wix](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/159592/wix) — 4.4/5 (10792 reviews) 2. [ClickSites](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/523153/ClickSites) — 4.9/5 (439 reviews) 3. [Squarespace](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/157453/squarespace) — 4.6/5 (3430 reviews) 4. [Divi](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/185539/divi) — 4.8/5 (1159 reviews) 5. [Pixpa](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/265338/pixpa) — 4.7/5 (630 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Cool for building websites if you don’t know how to code" — 4.0/5 > **Alicia** | *1 May 2026* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how easy is and also is well integrated with other tools. Even if you don’t know how to code, you can built a website for free. The mobile experience is also nice. Their plugin library is amazing. > > **Cons**: It could be quite confusing for a programmer because I couldn’t find the settings I wanted to change. With codes is easier. > > My client asked me to use Wordpress for their website and online store and it was an adventure. I usually use php, css, html to create sections and craft a beautiful website. But this time I used Wordpress with other plugins and it saved me a lot of time because their visual layout was nice. Click and drop. The main learning curve was finding where to add these code snippets or personalized css. But there’s a lot of information and tutorials so was quite easy. ----- ### "Wordpress is our go to website platform" — 5.0/5 > **Eric** | *25 April 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Wordpress is probably one of the easiest website platforms to use. User friendly and has tons of great plugins to accommodate all types of services and functions. > > **Cons**: We tend to get a lot of spam comments, there are apps to filter them but they still manage to get though. > > We use Wordpress for all of our websites as they have a good light SEO friendly structure and easy to use dashboard. ----- ### "Good end product yet challenging" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *7 April 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: Flexible and versatile with good customer service. Good basic value and creates a good design as well. > > **Cons**: Overwhelming at first with a deep learning curve as it can be frustrating. Needed to pay for people to assist rather than DIY. > > Great choice for long term flexibility and takes time and patience to learn and may need support if you aren't tech savvy. ----- ### "A flexible platform for small businesses." — 5.0/5 > **Tim** | *17 July 2026* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Having the ability to edit and customise pages independently is a huge benefit to us as a small business without a large budget to employ others to do this for us and is an essential feature of WordPress. The templates are great, particularly for creating professional designs without a designer. The plugin library has also saved us a lot of time and money on custom development since we added some functionality such as contact forms for applicants. > > **Cons**: Not all the themes are mobile-friendly, leading to additional testing of layouts. Sometimes, increases take the time of troubleshooting to get things working again. The learning curve can be steep to make any customization beyond the basic template unless you have some coding skills. Sometimes when something goes wrong, finding a solution isn't all that easy. > > A perfect fit for a small HR based company like ours as it is both affordable and functional. It provides us with the tools necessary not only to create and manage pages, but also to have enough control to customize them accordingly. There are a few things that can annoy us when it comes to updates and mobile compatibility but with plugins and pre-designed templates we're able to save time and concentrate on what we actually do. ----- ### "Flexible, Reliable, and the Backbone of Our Web Solutions" — 5.0/5 > **Matthew F.** | *26 April 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about WordPress is its flexibility. It can power everything from a simple blog to a full scale business site without locking you into one approach. The plugin ecosystem is a major advantage, there is almost always a tool available for any feature you need. It also balances ease of use with advanced customization. Beginners can launch a site quickly, while more experienced users can modify nearly every aspect. Having full control over content, hosting, and SEO is another strong benefit compared to more restrictive platforms. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about WordPress is that it can become overly complex as a site grows. Managing plugins, updates, and compatibility issues can take time, and things can break if updates are not handled carefully. Security is another concern, since its popularity makes it a frequent target for attacks, requiring ongoing maintenance and monitoring. Performance can also suffer if the site is not properly optimized, especially when too many plugins are used. > > My overall experience with WordPress has been very positive. It has proven to be a reliable and flexible platform that consistently meets the needs of a wide range of projects. From simple websites to more advanced builds, it provides the tools and scalability needed to grow without major limitations. It is also the core web product we rely on, because it offers strong control over design, functionality, and performance. With the right setup, it delivers a solid balance of ease of use and powerful customization, making it a dependable foundation for both clients and long term development. ----- Page: 1 / 601\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/160915/wordpress?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/160915/wordpress) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data