{"id":5393,"date":"2021-02-24T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/?p=5393"},"modified":"2024-11-15T14:28:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T19:28:53","slug":"wordpress-org-vs-wordpress-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wordpress-org-vs-wordpress-com\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com &#8211; What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Self-Hosted-WordPress.org-vs.-WordPress.com-1-1024x538.png\" alt=\"WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com - What\u2019s the Difference? Hero Image\" class=\"wp-image-65149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Self-Hosted-WordPress.org-vs.-WordPress.com-1-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Self-Hosted-WordPress.org-vs.-WordPress.com-1-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Self-Hosted-WordPress.org-vs.-WordPress.com-1-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Self-Hosted-WordPress.org-vs.-WordPress.com-1-560x294.png 560w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Self-Hosted-WordPress.org-vs.-WordPress.com-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re new to WordPress, you might be wondering: what\u2019s the difference between a self hosted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordpress.org\/\">WordPress.org<\/a> site and a website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordpress.com\/\">WordPress.com<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the two have the same basic functionality, there actually are some pretty big distinctions. This article will explain the key features of each and help you choose the right one to fit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#wordpress-org-vs-wordpress-com\">WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-choose\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Which One is Right For You?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-self-host-wordpress\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to Self Host WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wordpress-hosting\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Need WordPress Hosting?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wordpress-org-vs-wordpress-com\">WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com &#8211; What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The major difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com is who is hosting your website, what features it includes, and how much control you have over it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress.org &#8211; The Self Hosted WordPress Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1595\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-org-screenshot-2024.png\" alt=\"WordPress.org Screenshot Nov 2024\" class=\"wp-image-77343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-org-screenshot-2024.png 1595w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-org-screenshot-2024-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-org-screenshot-2024-1024x693.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-org-screenshot-2024-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-org-screenshot-2024-1536x1040.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1595px) 100vw, 1595px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WordPress.org<\/strong> is a free, open-source software that makes it easy to create a website. You can install and use this software on any service that &#8220;hosts&#8221; websites. This means you have the freedom to choose the hosting plan and control the environment your site will reside on. That is why it\u2019s often referred to as \u201c<strong>self hosted WordPress<\/strong>\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With some hosts you will have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/installing-wordpress-manually\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">install WordPress<\/a> yourself manually. But with InMotion, all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/wordpress-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">WordPress Hosting<\/a> plans come with WordPress already installed. If you do not purchase a \u201cmanaged\u201d hosting environment, there may be times when you have to perform updates or upgrades to the server. While typically pretty simple, it\u2019s something that you would be in charge of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/update-plugin-on-self-hosted-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Self Hosted WordPress Plugin Updates Are Easy\" class=\"wp-image-65124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/update-plugin-on-self-hosted-WordPress.png 940w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/update-plugin-on-self-hosted-WordPress-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/update-plugin-on-self-hosted-WordPress-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/update-plugin-on-self-hosted-WordPress-560x254.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A self hosted WordPress site means you are utilizing the free open-source software from WordPress.org. The benefit of this is there are very few limitations to what you can do with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can make changes to the hosting environment or even modify the core WordPress files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if something new comes out or you need to make atypical changes, nothing is stopping you. You can test a beta version of a software before it\u2019s officially released, or allow your developer to make changes to the actual coding of your WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to start selling eCommerce products from your website? Install a plugin such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">WooCommerce<\/a> and start selling immediately. If you don\u2019t have a self hosted WordPress site, you would be required to upgrade your plan for more money before you can access these features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-com-screenshot-2024-1024x693.png\" alt=\"WordPress.com Screenshot Nov 2024\" class=\"wp-image-77344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-com-screenshot-2024-1024x693.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-com-screenshot-2024-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-com-screenshot-2024-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-com-screenshot-2024-1536x1040.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/wordpress-com-screenshot-2024.png 1595w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WordPress.com<\/strong> is a hosting service that includes WordPress software. Since the environment and WordPress installation is preconfigured with a specific suite of plugins and themes, there is a loss of certain freedoms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are only looking for some specific features and do not plan on expanding your site in the future, this can be a no-hassle solution. Since WordPress.com manages the core files, plugins, and themes, this means they will keep them updated for you. While it\u2019s usually just a matter of clicking an upgrade button, it\u2019s one less thing to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-choose\">Which One Is Right For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you dread the thought of downloading your software onto a server or backing up your data regularly (or even just finding a hosting company to do it for you), then you may want to go with WordPress.com. For a basic blog or website, it is a perfectly reasonable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, however, you want the flexibility to control your own site, and you plan on monetizing, then you might want to go with a self hosted WordPress site. Even more importantly, it\u2019s a scalable option. That means that it will grow with your business and you\u2019ll never run out of space. You can start with a Shared Hosting plan, move up to a VPS, and then even on to a Dedicated server if you need to \u2013 with no interruption in service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a comparison chart of the key features of similarly priced WordPress plans with InMotion Hosting and WordPress.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>InMotion Hosting WP Launch Plan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>WordPress.com Pro Plan<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td>Starting at $6.99 per month<\/td><td>$15 per month, billed yearly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Domain Name Included<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Storage Space<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlimited NVMe SSD Storage<\/td><td>50GB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Live Support Included<\/strong><\/td><td>24\/7\/365 Support via chat or email. Phone Support 5 days of the week.<\/td><td>Chat Support 5 of the week. Unlimited email support.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free SSL Included<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Increase PHP Limitations<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ability to Change WordPress Core Files<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Plugins Allowed<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Themes Allowed<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Professional Email<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>Free for 3 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Money-Back Guarantee<\/strong><\/td><td>90 days<\/td><td>14 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Host Website<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Host Blog<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shipping Integration Allowed<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Unlimited Products\/Items<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-self-host-wordpress\">WordPress.org &#8211; How to Self Host WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to start a website and want to take full control, it\u2019s not hard to self host WordPress sites. You can go from zero to a custom website in just minutes. Here is an outline of the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list article_list\">\n<li>Purchase web hosting such as InMotion\u2019s WP Launch <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/wordpress-hosting\">WordPress Hosting<\/a> plan. This plan includes a domain name that you can select when you register. You can also transfer an existing domain name or register one with your preferred registrar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/logging-into-wordpress-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Login to your WordPress Dashboard<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/themes\/how-to-install-a-wordpress-theme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Install a theme<\/a> and any <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/plugins\/install-wordpress-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plugins<\/a> that you want to use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/edu\/wordpress\/themes\/how-to-customize-the-wordpress-theme-appearance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">customizing your site<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s really that easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wordpress-hosting\">Need WordPress Hosting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>InMotion\u2019s <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/wordpress-hosting\">WordPress Hosting<\/a> plans are designed to deliver superior performance, security, and best-in-class hosting. 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