Self-Hosted WordPress (WordPress.org) vs. WordPress.com

Which is Better?

Is it better to pick the self-hosted WordPress.org or is it better to go with the free version of WordPress.com?
Here’s a side-by-side comparison with a list of pros and cons for both platforms.

org vs com table

WordPress.org vs WordPress.com

Which One is for You?

Is one easier to use than the other? No, the interfaces of both are very similar. I always recommend using a self-hosted installation of WordPress to give you full control of your site.

Before you make a choice, you need to decide what you want to do with your website.

  • If you are a personal blogger and you don’t care about making money from your website, then sign on with WordPress.com.
  • If you are a trying to make your blogging into a career, creating an online business, or developing a membership site then use a self-hosted installation of WordPress (aka WordPress.org).

May is WordPress Month!

WordPress 10th Anniversary T-Shirt

WordPress was born on on May 27, 2003…ten years ago! WiniThemes has created this great infographic showing how far WordPress has progressed over the last 10 years.

Wordpress Infographic - Winithemes
Infographic: The Current Capacity of WordPress