Simply Static (and Simply Static Studio) export or serve a static copy - Studio keeps WordPress as the backend. Wordpress Escape deletes WordPress, rebuilds in Hugo, preserves URLs and SEO, rewires forms/search, and hosts on Cloudflare. Use Simply Static if you want to DIY a brochure. Use us if you want WordPress actually gone.
What each one is
| Simply Static | Wordpress Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | HTML dump / static front | Hugo source + live static site |
| WordPress | Often still there (Studio: hidden backend) | Deleted |
| Forms / search | Usually break | Rewired |
| SEO | Whatever was in the snapshot | Ported + upgraded (schema, FAQs) |
| Who does the work | You | Us, days not months |
| Price | Plugin / Studio SaaS | From $199 Mini |
Who should pick which
DIY a 12-page brochure? A plugin can be enough if you accept broken forms. Running a business site with rankings, Elementor, or Woo? You want a factory, not a crawl. More options: Simply Static alternatives.
The tell
If the vendor still needs wp-admin after 'going static,' WordPress never left. That's the Studio model. Our scan will say Watch track if you're already off WP - we won't sell you Mini twice.
We'll detect Simply Static fingerprints, leftover /wp-content/ paths, and whether wp-login is actually gone.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wordpress Escape a Simply Static alternative?
Yes - for people who want WordPress deleted, not snapshotted. Simply Static is a plugin; we are a done-for-you migration.
Does Simply Static Studio remove WordPress?
No. It keeps WordPress as the editing backend and serves a static front.
Can I switch from Simply Static to Wordpress Escape?
Yes. If WordPress is already gone we clean paths and upgrade SEO. If it's still there we run Exit/Assisted/Rebuild and delete it.
See which track your site would get
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