| Features | DIY (Wix/GoDaddy) | Enterprise Vendors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Low | Medium (average is $9K) | High ($25k – $100k) |
| Monthly | $20 – $60 | $200 hosting | $500 + hosting |
| School-Ready Features | Limited | Calendar, news, staff, forms | Extensive |
| Editing Ease | Self-serve | Drag‑and‑drop + training | CMS training required |
| Accessibility | Basic | WCAG‑minded checks | Advanced |
| Athletics Integration | Manual | BigTeams content | Varies |
| Support | You | 1 hr/mo included | Contracted |
| Launch time | Days – Weeks | Weeks (content‑ready) | Months |
| Ownership & Portability | Template bound | You own content & assets | Contract-tied |