Wix AI website builder review (2026): what a restaurant gets free, and what its AI costs
Wix's AI website builder makes a whole site from a description you type, and you then edit it with Aria, Wix's AI agent, or by drag and drop. Building is free; your own domain needs a paid plan from $17 a month billed yearly, taking payments needs Core at $29, and each plan carries a monthly allowance of AI credits, from 150 on Light to 1,000 on Business Elite.
Key takeaways
- We read Wix's AI builder page and its US plans on 7 November 2026.
- You start from a prompt, such as the kind of place you run and the look you want, and Wix generates the pages, copy and pictures.
- The free plan keeps the site on a wixsite.com address. Connecting a domain needs a paid plan, and collecting payments needs Core or higher.
- AI agents and tools use credits that reset monthly and do not roll over: 150 on Light, 200 on Core, 300 on Business and 1,000 on Business Elite.
- Wix ADI, the older question-and-answer builder, was retired on 10 November 2024, and old ADI sites open in the Wix Editor.
How much does Wix cost?
| Plan | Price | Billed | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | No credit card | The AI builder, Aria and the drag-and-drop editor, hosting on a wixsite.com address with Wix branding. No custom domain or online payments |
| Light | $17 a month | Yearly, paid up front | 150 AI credits a month, up to 5 AI Phone Agent calls, 2 GB storage, 2 site collaborators, free domain voucher for 1 year. No payments |
| Core | $29 a month | Yearly, paid up front | 200 AI credits a month, up to 100 AI Phone Agent calls, 50 GB storage, accept payments, scheduling and services, 5 collaborators |
| Business | $39 a month | Yearly, paid up front | 300 AI credits a month, up to 150 AI Phone Agent calls, 100 GB storage, automated sales tax, 10 collaborators |
| Business Elite | $159 a month | Yearly, paid up front | 1,000 AI credits a month, up to 500 AI Phone Agent calls, unlimited storage, priority customer care, 100 collaborators |
Who is Wix for?
The Wix AI builder suits an owner who enjoys shaping a site and has the evenings to do it: the prompt gets you a first draft in minutes, and from there you refine pages with Aria or by hand. It fits a café or tour company that wants Wix's own booking, store and marketing tools in one account. A restaurant taking orders should price it at Core or above, because Light takes no payments; our Wix pricing guide lists every plan's restaurant features.
How does Wix compare with PlacePilot?
Pick PlacePilot if
- You would rather not write a prompt at all: the first version comes from what your Google listing already says about you.
- You want changes made for you when you ask, and a weekly check on your site and search. Here is how that works for tours.
Pick Wix if
- You like to design, and want to write a prompt and then adjust every element yourself.
- You want Wix's stores, bookings and email marketing in the same place as the site.
- You want to try the AI builder free before paying, and publish once it looks right.
| Feature | PlacePilot | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Where the first draft comes from | Your Google listing, photos and reviews (the better pick on this row) | A prompt you write, then edits with Aria or drag and drop |
| AI use after launch | Weekly site and search checks included in every plan (the better pick on this row) | 150 to 1,000 AI credits a month by plan, no rollover |
| Billing | Monthly, or yearly with two months free | Listed prices are yearly, paid in full at purchase |
| Lowest paid price | $24.99 a month on Owner | $17 a month on Light, billed yearly (the better pick on this row) |
| Free to start | Free to build; publishing needs a plan | Free to build with AI and publish on a wixsite.com address (the better pick on this row) |
Questions
Is the Wix AI website builder free?
Yes, you can build a site with Wix's AI for free and publish it on a wixsite.com address. Connecting your own domain needs a Premium plan, from $17 a month billed yearly, and collecting payments starts at Core, $29 a month billed yearly.
How do I build a website with Wix AI?
Describe your business, goals and style, let the AI generate the site, then refine it with Aria or drag-and-drop editing, connect a domain and publish.
How many AI credits does each Wix plan include?
150 a month on Light, 200 on Core, 300 on Business and 1,000 on Business Elite, as listed on 7 November 2026. Credits reset monthly and don't roll over.
What happened to Wix ADI?
Wix retired ADI on 10 November 2024. ADI sites now open in the Wix Editor, and new sites use the AI website builder instead.
Is a site made with Wix AI mobile-friendly?
Yes. Wix says sites from its AI builder adapt to different screen sizes automatically.
Can a restaurant take orders on a Wix AI site?
Only on a paid plan that accepts payments. Light does not accept payments, so a restaurant taking online orders needs Core, at $29 a month billed yearly, or higher.
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