The GALAPA Blog

The real Webflow vs WordPress decision in 2026 isn't about features, it's about who maintains the site after launch. WordPress core is free, but a professionally run site rarely costs $0: hosting, premium themes, plugins, and developer time add up. Webflow runs on predictable subscriptions, from $14 to $49 USD/month for a standard site and up to $212/month for e-commerce. The right choice depends less on the platform than on your team's actual capacity to maintain a site over time.

WebP and AVIF deliver 25-50% smaller file sizes than JPEG at equivalent visual quality. For photos and complex images, use WebP as your baseline (90%+ browser support) with AVIF as a progressive enhancement. PNG remains essential for graphics requiring transparency, while GIF should be replaced by modern formats in nearly all cases.

Shopify charges a fixed monthly plan starting at 44 $ CAD per month (annual billing), which bundles hosting, security, and payments. WooCommerce is free to install, but it requires hosting, a theme, and often a developer, which moves the cost around rather than removing it. According to figures published by Shopify, WooCommerce's total cost of ownership runs 36% higher on average than Shopify's. The right calculation depends mostly on the type of store, its sales volume, and whether an in-house technical resource actually exists.