Do wire crates have any drawbacks I am not thinking of?

I need a new crate for my puppy. I won’t be getting a soft one at this state, because he is still too chewy. I’m debating whether to get a plastic one, or one of those wire cages. The wire crates are cheaper, and since I want a collapsible one eventually, cheap is good.

I won’t be using this crate in the car, so safety while driving is irrelevant.

Are the wire crates less sturdy than the plastic ones? In general, what are your thoughts? Which of these two options is the better one?