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OpenMasjid vs WordPress

WordPress is the most common masjid website platform. It's also the most commonly hacked. Here's what changes when you move.

WordPress + pluginsOpenMasjid

Prayer timesPlugin (varies)First-class, included

Events & flyersEvents Calendar pluginBuilt-in, three display modes

DonationsGiveWP / WooCommerceNative Stripe, included

Forms / RSVPsGravity Forms / Jotform ($30+/mo)Built-in builder, included

SecurityPlugin attack surfaceNo plugins

MaintenanceYou + plugin updatesZero-touch on hosted

Total monthly cost$40–$80 + freelancer$49 flat

Lock-inNone (just risky)None (MIT)

The migration math.

If you're paying $40 hosting + $30 events plugin + $30 donations + occasional freelancer, switching to Hosted at $49/mo pays for itself in month one.

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