FREEDOM251

Freedom251 › Design, Video & Audio

Free and open first

Best Website Design Software in 2026

Website design software helps you create, style, and publish sites through browser, desktop, mobile, or API tools. This list is for people comparing options by cost, platform, and the control they need.

  1. 1

    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.

    9.0 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Builder.io

    by Builder.io
    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    Builder.io combines software-building tools with a CMS and visual editing for production interfaces.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $24/user/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    Framer

    by Framer
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Framer combines visual site creation with CMS, collaboration, and managed hosting. The free plan uses a Framer domain, while custom domains require a paid plan; code export is not offered.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Visit site
  4. 4

    Mobirise AI Website Builder

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Mobirise AI Website Builder combines prompt-based site creation with hosting, custom domains and code export.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Nicepage

    by Nicepage
    Free plan ExtensionMacSelf-hosted+2
    7.4 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    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
  7. 7

    Adobe Portfolio

    Free plan Web

    Pick Adobe Portfolio if you want a customizable creative portfolio site and already have an eligible Adobe subscription.

    7.3 Visit site
  8. 8

    Cargo

    Free plan MacWeb

    Cargo offers straightforward hosted publishing with custom-domain support and an optional Commerce add-on.

    7.3 From $14/mo (annual) Visit site
  9. 9

    Dorik

    by Dorik
    Free plan APIWeb

    Dorik combines AI-assisted site creation, a visual editor, CMS and SEO tools, with a free plan and paid annual tiers. Compare page and collaborator limits against the intended site and team size.

    7.3 From $20.75/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    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.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  11. 11

    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
  12. 12

    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
  13. 13

    Strikingly

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Strikingly combines a no-code site editor with hosting, store, and audience features. Check the Limited plan's page, storage, and transaction limits against your needs.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $8/mo (annual) Visit site
  14. 14

    Jimdo

    by Jimdo
    Free plan Web

    Jimdo combines website building with bookings, invoices, payments, and a basic shop in one web platform.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
  15. 15

    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.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
  16. 16

    SITE123

    Free plan Web

    Choose SITE123 if you want a hosted small-business site with publishing, inquiry, booking, and basic e-commerce tools.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $10.80/mo (annual) Visit site
  17. 17

    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.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  18. 18

    Wix

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Choose Wix if you want a site builder with hosting, blogging, and full e-commerce, or need its AI site builder.

    6.9 Free plan · paid plans Visit site
  19. 19

    Yola

    by Yola
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

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

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  20. 20

    Webflow AI

    by Webflow AI
    Free plan APIWeb

    Webflow AI combines prompt-based site creation with tools for content, optimization, and localization.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual) Visit site
  21. 21

    Typedream

    by Typedream
    Free plan Web

    Choose Typedream if you want a hosted web site builder with a free one-page option or paid plans that expand pages, blogs, forms, and collaboration.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual) Visit site
  22. 22

    Unicorn Platform

    Free plan Web

    Unicorn Platform combines prompt-based site creation, hosting, domains, and collaboration in a web service.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $9/mo (annual) Visit site
  23. 23

    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.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $14/mo Visit site
  24. 24

    Weblium

    by Weblium
    Free plan Web

    Weblium combines site-building tools with online store features, integrations, and round-the-clock support.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
  25. 25

    Weebly

    by Weebly
    Free plan Web

    Weebly covers website creation and hosting, with options ranging from a free subdomain site to paid plans with custom domains.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from $13/mo (annual) Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Check whether a tool has a free plan or trial, what its paid pricing starts at, and whether its code is open source. Compare custom domains, publishing model, templates, ecommerce tools, team collaboration, and responsive controls before choosing.

Questions

Can I use website design software for free?

A free plan is offered by tools on this list. Check the plan's features, publishing terms, and domain options before relying on it.

Do these tools offer free trials?

A free trial is offered by tools on this list. Trial length and included features depend on the tool, so review its terms before starting.

Is open-source website design software included?

Open-source code is offered by tools on this list. Check the licence to see whether you can read, change, and redistribute the code.

Which platforms do these tools support?

Platforms represented include web, API, Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Check the individual tool for its supported platform.

What should I compare before choosing a tool?

Compare free plan, paid-from price, custom domain, publishing model, templates, ecommerce tools, team collaboration, and responsive controls.

More in Design, Video & Audio