The short answer
Choose VAPortfolio if you want a clean, professional portfolio for free, with no ad banner, ready in under an hour.
Choose Wix if you want total design freedom, several pages or your own domain name, and you're willing to pay around $213 a year to remove Wix's branding.
Side by side
| What matters | VAPortfolio | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | Virtual assistants only | Any kind of website |
| Free plan | Yes, with no time limit | Yes |
| Branding on the free plan | Small “Made with VAPortfolio” badge at the bottom | Wix banner at the top of every page |
| Free plan address | vaportfolio.com/me/your-name | username.wixsite.com/site-name |
| Cheapest paid option | $25 a year when it opens (founding price) | Light: $17.77/month paid yearly (about $213/year) |
| VA sections ready (services, tools, samples, testimonials) | Yes, in every template | No, you build them yourself |
| Typical setup time | Under an hour | Longer: you design each section yourself |
| Your own domain name | Not yet (planned for Pro) | Paid plans (free for the first year) |
| Several pages or a blog | No, one portfolio page | Yes |
| Design freedom | Pick a template, colors and fonts | Full drag-and-drop control |
Prices are in US dollars and were checked on . They change, and may differ in your country, so check before you buy. Sources: Wix plans · Wix Help Center: the Wix banner on free sites
The free plans, compared
This is where most new VAs make their decision, so it's worth looking closely.
- VAPortfolio Free gives you 6 templates designed for VAs, your own link, your colors and fonts, and room for 3 work samples, 3 testimonials and 2 video testimonials. A small “Made with VAPortfolio” badge sits at the bottom of the page.
- Wix Free gives you the full drag-and-drop editor and thousands of templates, but a Wix banner appears at the top of your live site, and your address includes wixsite.com.
A banner at the top is the first thing a client sees. If you plan to stay on a free plan while you find your first clients, that difference is worth thinking about.
When Wix is the better choice
- You want full design control and enjoy building pages block by block.
- You need several pages, a blog or a shop, for example because you're building an agency.
- You need your own domain today and you're ready to pay for a Premium plan.
When VAPortfolio is the better choice
- You want to look professional on a free plan, without a banner across the top of your page.
- You don't want to design. Every template already has the sections clients look for.
- You want to start pitching today with one link for proposals, LinkedIn, Upwork and your email signature.
Comparing other options too? Read VAPortfolio vs Squarespace, VAPortfolio vs Canva Websites, or see real VA portfolios.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wix free for virtual assistants?
Wix has a free plan, but free sites show a Wix banner at the top of every page and use a long Wix address. Removing the banner and connecting your own domain needs a paid Premium plan.
How much does Wix cost per year?
Wix's cheapest paid plan, Light, was $17.77 a month on yearly billing when we checked (about $213 a year). Prices vary by country and change often.
Is VAPortfolio cheaper than Wix?
Yes. VAPortfolio's free plan has no time limit and no banner across the top of your page (just a small badge at the bottom), and Pro is $25 a year when it opens (founding price).
Can I use my own domain with VAPortfolio?
Not yet. Your portfolio lives at vaportfolio.com/me/your-name, and custom domains are planned for Pro. If you need your own domain today, Wix's paid plans include one free for the first year.
Which looks more professional?
Both can look professional. The difference is effort: on Wix you design each section yourself, while VAPortfolio's templates are already laid out for VA work and look finished with whatever you add.