--- description: Review of WordPress Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: WordPress | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Shopping Cart Software](/directory/3953/shopping-cart/software) > [WordPress](/software/160915/wordpress) # WordPress Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/160915/wordpress Page: 1 / 601\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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 14992 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 14992 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 (208 total) - 40Nuggets - AB Tasty - AWeber - Acquire - ActiveCampaign - ActiveDEMAND - ActiveTrail - Acunetix - AfterShip - Agile CRM - Airtable - AllProWebTools - Answerbase - Appointy - Arlo Training Management Software ... and 193 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3953/shopping-cart/software) ## Related Categories - [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3953/shopping-cart/software) - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4543/cms/software) - [Website Builder Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4652/website-builder/software) - [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4155/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) - [Records Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1859/records-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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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. ----- ### "Wordpress - The most used software in my daily routine" — 4.0/5 > **Patrick** | *7 March 2026* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use. I can get a simple page up and running in literally minutes, and an ecommecre site in under an hour. Beyond that, the templates and add-ons make it possible to design really great looking, functional websites across multiple industries. > > **Cons**: Free plug ins. Most plugins have the danger of being hacked, especially if not updated. People...it's free for a reason. Purchase the upgrade\! > > I have been using wordpress for years, starting back in the day of name.wordpress.com to buuld your owne personal page. My websites have ecommerce embedded with payment solutions that I can manage myself. Plus for my personal sites, I can have a lot of fun creating different designs and add-ons. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Affordable, Flexible, and SEO-Friendly" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *18 March 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like the most about WordPress and why we recommend it to most of our clients is its affordability compared to other platforms, and also because it is incredibly user-friendly and offers great quality and functionality. > > **Cons**: When we are changing the fonts and their sizes, sometimes and for some reason, the text doesn't pick up the font size and it doesn't appear visible, which force us to do it manually and try to guess the same size that was used before. Its something minor, but if this could be fixed that would be great. > > As the owner of a marketing agency, I’ve worked with a variety of website platforms for our clients. We feel very comfortable working with WordPress. Its always being easy to use, easy to control to perform SEO, and we like the variety of customization options. Our experience has been great. ----- ### "The best website design tool is also incredible value for money." — 5.0/5 > **Mike** | *20 February 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It was a bit of a learning curve to set up for me with no experience, but there are loads of tutorials on YouTube to help you. Can't get over how easy it them was to get a professional website\! It was also easy to see mobile responsiveness which is now my major source of traffic. > > **Cons**: The steep learning curve trying to set it up on my own before I found out about the YouTube tutorials. > > I was initially going to get a hosted website that would be tied to the host. So glad I retained my independence by using WordPress. The value for money is unbeatable\! I have never had need to even call customer support. ----- Page: 1 / 601\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/160915/wordpress?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/160915/wordpress) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data