Heyşirket instead of WordPress? The facts, side by side.
We compared self-hosted WordPress (WordPress.org) with Heyşirket, which includes hosting: who does what, and what you set up yourself.
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Heyşirket and WordPress, side by side
| Feature | Heyşirket | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| The software itself | Hosted service; Starter free in Türkiye, 14-day trial elsewhere | Open source and free (WordPress.org) |
| Hosting and domain | Hosting included; name.heysirket.com address and 1 own domain on Starter | Bought separately (server with PHP and MySQL/MariaDB) |
| Updates, backups, security | Handled by the platform | Done by the site owner or the host |
| Forms, SEO, store | Built into the panel (store currently Türkiye only) | Through plugins (e.g. WooCommerce) |
| Code and plugin freedom | Ready-made themes and a customizer; you can't install your own plugins | Full code access, thousands of themes and plugins |
| Moving an existing site | Imports the WordPress export file; URLs kept, 301 redirects set up | — |
WordPress details were checked on its official pages on 2026-11-08; prices and plans may change. Source 1 Source 2
In your company panel
- Migration tool: Imports posts and pages from a WordPress export file, keeps the URLs and sets up 301 redirects from the old ones.
- Domain wizard: Step-by-step connection, automatic verification and free SSL.
- Forms and requests: Contact and call-back forms with an email alert for every new request.
- Basic SEO: Titles, descriptions, sitemap, redirects and a content SEO score.
- Take your backup: Export your site as a JSON backup.
WordPress's flexibility is unmatched: full code access and tens of thousands of plugins. You can't install your own plugins on Heyşirket; in return, maintenance, updates and security stay with the platform.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move my site to Heyşirket?
The migration tool is free on every plan. A WordPress export file brings over posts and pages, and 301 redirects are set up from the old URLs. For other systems, write to us and we'll look at it together.
What does it cost outside Türkiye?
Starter is a 14-day trial. Paid plans are set up by message for now; prices are listed in euros and dollars on our Pricing page.