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Best Website Templates in 2026

Website template tools provide ready-made designs for building sites, landing pages and online stores. This list is for people choosing a template source or site platform on a budget.

16 apps
Research read 7 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

1

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.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) Visit site
2

BootstrapMade

Free plan Web

BootstrapMade combines downloadable themes with a builder for editing and exporting site projects. Check the license restrictions and plan term before choosing between personal and commercial use.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
3

Flowbase

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Flowbase offers a free entry point and paid access to a larger component and asset library across three platforms. Check browser support and the monthly copy limit if those affect your workflow.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $27/mo (annual) Visit site
4

Colorlib Templates

Free plan Web

Choose Colorlib Templates if you want a broad collection of static website designs and the freedom to use free templates in commercial work without attribution.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $19 Visit site
5

Cruip

Free plan Web

Choose Cruip if you need Tailwind CSS templates in several coded formats, including free options, or want a bundle with lifetime updates.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $49 Visit site
6

ThemeForest

Free plan APIWeb

ThemeForest offers a broad catalog for different site platforms and project types, with item-by-item licensing rather than subscription access.

6.7 Visit site
7

ThemeWagon

Free plan Web

ThemeWagon provides a large template catalog with free and paid choices. Read each template’s attribution and license terms carefully, especially when charging end users.

6.5 Free plan · paid from $29 Visit site
8

Carrd Templates

Free plan Web

6.1 Free plan Visit site
9

Ghost
by Ghost
Free trial Web

Ghost brings publishing, newsletters, memberships, and editorial tools into one platform. It offers a trial but no permanent free plan, and publication revenue may still incur processor fees.

5.8 From $18/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
10

HTML5 UP

Free plan Web

5.8 Free plan Visit site
11

Shopify

Free trial Web

Shopify brings hosted commerce, inventory tools, and sales-channel support together.

5.7 3-day trial Visit site
12

Start Bootstrap

Free plan Web

5.7 Free plan Visit site
13

TemplateMo

Free plan Web

5.7 Free plan Visit site
14

Wix Templates

Free plan Web

5.6 Free plan Visit site
15

Themefisher

Free plan Web

5.5 Free plan · paid from $37 Visit site
16

Squarespace Templates

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

4.5 14-day trial 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

Compare free plans, trial periods, paid starting prices, platform compatibility and the template types available. Check ecommerce support, responsive design, customization features and licence terms before choosing.

Questions

Do website template tools offer free plans?

Yes. A free plan is offered by items in this list. Check the listing for its terms, limits and available features.

Which services have a free trial?

Shopify lists a 3-day trial. Squarespace Templates lists a 14-day trial.

Which platforms are covered?

The listed platform options include web, iOS, Android, API, macOS and extension.

What should I compare before choosing a template tool?

Compare free plan, paid starting price, platform compatibility, template types, ecommerce templates, responsive designs, templates available and customization features.

How do I check whether I can edit the code?

Read the tool's licence and usage terms. Confirm that they allow the code access and changes you need.

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