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Silex — open source alternative

Free and open source website builder in the browser.

Strengths

  • Works in browser or desktop.
  • Exports static HTML — host anywhere.
  • No vendor lock-in.

Weaknesses

  • Smaller template library than Wix.
  • Project maturity varies by area.
  • Occasional upgrade friction.
License: AGPL-3.0 Self-host difficulty: 2/5 Hosted cloud optionDesktop: Windows, macOS, Linux

Official site · Source on GitHub

Ad slot — OSS middle

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