WordPress.com has a built-in AI assistant on Business ($33/mo) and Commerce ($59/mo) plans.
WordPress AI Plugin provides a complete SEO pipeline on any WordPress installation.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | WordPress AI Plugin | WordPress.com AI Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Content Generation | Full articles with headings, meta, schema | Paragraph-level text in editor |
| Keyword Research | Built-in DataForSEO | None |
| SEO Audit | Lighthouse-powered | None |
| Editor Integration | External dashboard | Native block editor |
| Hosting | Any WordPress | WordPress.com Business only |
| Price | From $11.99/mo | Included with Business ($33/mo) |
Our Verdict
WordPress.com AI is convenient inline help for Business users. WordPress AI Plugin is a complete SEO platform with full articles on any WordPress at lower cost.