Migrate to WordPress due to item limits & pricing?

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Question:
I need to build a learning website with a large number of items (possibly at least 50k) and students. The number of items and newly created content will be relatively high. However, I cannot afford the current Wix pricing plans. I found a guide from WordPress about migrating to their platform (WordPress Import Guide). Should I migrate, or would using an external database be a better solution?

Product:
Wix CMS and pricing plans

What are you trying to achieve:
I need a platform that allows me to manage a large number of items efficiently without excessive costs. I am considering migrating to WordPress or using an external database solution.

What have you already tried:
I have explored Wix’s pricing plans, checked the item limits, and read about possible alternatives such as external databases and platform migrations.

Additional information:
The website will continuously generate new content and grow in data size. I am looking for a long-term solution that balances flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency.

P.S.: Has anyone successfully migrated to WordPress before?

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From my own experience, you’ll find a lot of platforms now offer a “Row count” based quota, unless they are a dedicated DB service.

As you mentioned, you have the option to integrate external databases.

Since you’re building a learning website, have you explored if Wix Online Programs fits your needs? It focuses on that “courses/learning” side of things. (Plus the data from Wix apps don’t count towards your item quota)

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Thank you very much for your advice. However, Wix Online Programs may not be sufficient for my intended use. Additionally, it seems that buttons on iPhone respond a bit slower, with a noticeable delay compared to Android (I’m not sure if it’s because I have many custom elements), which slightly worsens the learning experience. That also contributes to my thoughts on the matter. By the way, I have been a long-time Wix user.