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Best Website Builders in 2026

A website builder can combine publishing tools with options for commerce, hosting, and control over your site. Compare blogging and e-commerce capabilities, whether hosting is included, and whether code export or a custom domain on a free plan is listed. An AI site builder may also be relevant to the way you want to create a site. Check free-plan details and paid-from pricing when weighing costs against features. WordPress.com, Wix Website Builder, and Drupal are among the options to compare, with Webflow and Elementor also represented. The listed criteria help you consider what you want your website to do and which publishing and ownership features matter for your setup.

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    Elementor

    by Elementor
    Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb

    Elementor combines visual WordPress page editing with AI generation and design tools.

    9.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Silex

    by Silex
    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Silex offers free ways to build and host sites across cloud, desktop, and self-hosted setups. The choice of plan determines who handles hosting and infrastructure.

    9.1 Free plan Visit site
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    VoxelSite

    by VoxelSite
    Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose VoxelSite if you want a free, open-source website builder with AI generation, visual and code editing, and exportable site files.

    8.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Drupal

    by Drupal
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Drupal CMS provides a ready-to-use starting point with content tools and room for extension.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Microweber

    by Microweber
    Free trial Open source APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose Microweber if you want a no-code website builder with blogging, booking and store tools, or need the option to self-host an open-source CMS.

    7.7 Open source · paid from $10/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Joomla

    by Joomla
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Joomla! offers a broad set of publishing and access-control features for many kinds of websites. Choose between installing the CMS and using its free hosted website option.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Nicepage

    by Nicepage
    Free plan ExtensionMacSelf-hosted+2
    7.6 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    GoDaddy Websites + Marketing

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    GoDaddy Websites + Marketing combines AI-assisted creation with hosting, SEO tools and options for commerce, bookings and code export.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    OpenCms

    by OpenCms
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Choose OpenCms if your organization needs a free, self-hosted system for managing many websites centrally, with multiple editing and content-access options.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    WordPress.com

    by WordPress.com
    Free plan AndroidiPhone

    WordPress.com offers hosted site publishing with mobile management, memberships, analytics, and unmetered bandwidth.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $2.75/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Website.com

    by Website.com
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Website.com combines site building and hosting with store, scheduling, and marketing features across several paid tiers. Check the plan limits and trial period against the site you intend to build.

    7.4 30-day trial Visit site
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    Mobirise AI Website Builder

    Free plan MacWebWindows

    Mobirise AI Website Builder combines prompt-based site creation with hosting, ecommerce support, and full code export.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Pinegrow

    by Pinegrow
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Pinegrow brings visual page editing, code work and WordPress building into one editor. Check its separate license requirements and plan details against the tools you need.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $99/user/yr Visit site
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    Yola

    by Yola
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Yola covers several common small-business website needs, including forms, blogging, SEO controls, and bookings.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Wix Website Builder

    by Wix Website Builder
    Free plan Web

    Wix combines site creation tools with business features such as payments, scheduling, and analytics.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    HubSpot CMS Hub

    by HubSpot CMS Hub
    Free plan APIWeb

    Content Hub combines website creation, content management, and marketing features with web and API access.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $20/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Tilda

    by Tilda
    Free plan APIWeb

    Tilda pairs a block-and-template site builder with store, CRM, and AI tools. The free plan covers one site, while Business supports five and adds source-code export.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Readymag

    by Readymag
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Readymag offers a visual web design editor and a free plan for a small published project. Check the page and code limits, and note that editing requires a supported desktop browser.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Publii

    by Publii
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Publii covers core blog publishing needs with custom domains, code-based theme customization, and analytics at no cost. Its listed feature set omits memberships and post scheduling.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Webstudio

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Webstudio combines visual control with API-driven content, multiple integrations, and export choices. Check static-export omissions and plan limits before selecting a deployment approach.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    SCHLIX CMS

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    SCHLIX CMS combines multi-site management, publishing controls, extension support, and built-in security features in a free package.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Webflow

    by Webflow
    Free plan Web

    Webflow combines site building, hosting, CMS, and application capabilities, with a free plan and paid options for different site needs.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $14/mo Visit site
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    Brizy AI

    by Brizy AI
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Brizy AI combines prompt-based site creation with a visual editor and listed hosting, domain, and collaboration features.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Site.pro

    by Site.pro
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Site.pro covers general site building and e-commerce, with collaboration and a free website option. Check the free option's size, menu, and e-commerce limits against the site you plan to build.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from €1/mo Visit site
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    Google Sites

    by Google Sites
    Free plan Web

    Google Sites combines straightforward site editing with collaboration and Google content embeds. Its computer-only editing and Drive storage use are worth considering before choosing it.

    7.1 From $7/user/mo Visit site

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