Design, Video & Audio·Standings

Website Design Software: What to Compare

Website design software helps you create and publish a website; the right choice depends on what you need the site to do and how you want to publish it. Compare options such as templates, online sales tools, team collaboration and controls for different screen sizes.

Check the signal score out of 10, then look at the API, open-source and free-tier marks. An API lets software connect with other services; open-source code can be inspected and changed under its licence. A free plan is different from a free trial.

• 31 platforms
• 22 with a free tier
• Checked 28 Sept 2026

1. #PlatformSignalPlugs inPrice
2. 1
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   Silexsilex.me

   Free, open-source website builder available on web, desktop, self-hosting and API.

   7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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3. 2
   MA

   Mobirise AI Website Buildermobirise.com

   AI site builder with prompt-based creation, custom domain, included hosting and free plan.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $25/mo
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4. 3
   P

   Pinegrowpinegrow.com

   Website builder for desktop, web, self-hosting and API use with free plan and trial.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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5. 4
   W

   Wixwix.com

   A website platform for building sites, registering domains, and using business tools; it has a free plan.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $17.77/mo
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6. 5
   F

   Framerframer.com

   Framer is a no-code website builder for teams with visual design control, responsive layouts, CMS content, SEO tools, analytics, and managed hosting.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $10/mo
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7. 6
   R

   Readymagreadymag.com

   Web publishing tool with custom domains, free plan and seven-day trial.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15/mo
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8. 7
   N

   Nicepagenicepage.com

   Website builder for web, desktop and extensions, offering free use plus a seven-day trial.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $6.75/mo
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9. 8
   Y

   Yolayola.com

   A web builder with custom domain support and a no-cost option across web, mobile, and API access.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $7.95/mo (lower tiers unpriced)
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10. 9
    C

    Cargocargo.site

    Cargo is a site-building platform aimed at designers and artists for portfolios, presentations, idea boards, profile sites and shops.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $2/mo
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11. 10
    S

    Strikinglystrikingly.com

    No-code website builder with instant publishing, custom domains and a free plan.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $96/yr
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12. 11
    S

    SITE123site123.com

    Web site tool offering contact forms and custom domains; paid plans start at $10.80/month, plus a free option.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $10.80/mo
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13. 12
    SP

    Site.prosite.pro

    Website builder with API, self-hosting, custom domains and plans from €1 monthly.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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14. 13
    WX

    WebSite X5websitex5.com

    WebSite X5 is a visual desktop builder for creating responsive websites, blogs and online stores without writing code.

    6.3 APIOpenFree €29.95 one-time
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15. 14
    T

    Tildatilda.cc

    Tilda is a platform for creating websites, online stores, landing pages, blogs, online courses, portfolios, event websites, presentations, and special projects.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $120/yr
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    WA

    Webflow AIwebflow.com

    An AI website builder with a free plan, prompt-based site creation, and API access.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15/mo
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17. 16
    D

    Dorikdorik.com

    Website builder with web and API access, plus free plan and seven-day trial.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $249/yr
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18. 17
    W

    Webflowwebflow.com

    A hosted web builder offering a free option, with upgrades starting at $14 monthly.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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19. 18
    J

    Jimdojimdo.com

    Website builder for web with custom domains; free option, paid plans from $9/month.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $9/mo
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20. 19
    W

    Webliumweblium.com

    A website builder with a free plan, free trial, and custom domain support.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $132/yr
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21. 20
    W

    Webstudiowebstudio.is

    An open visual website builder with hosting, API data connections, and self-hosted publishing.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15/mo
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22. 21
    BI

    Builder.iobuilder.io

    Web building platform with an API, extension, database, authentication and free plan.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $24/mo
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23. 22
    AP

    Adobe Portfolioportfolio.adobe.com

    Portfolio website builder with custom domains, analytics, video hosting and a free plan.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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24. 23
    GS

    Google Sitessites.google.com

    Google Sites lets users create sites for a team, project, or event without programming skills.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $7/mo
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25. 24
    D

    Dudaduda.co

    Duda is a responsive, high-performance website-building platform designed for professionals and agencies building sites at scale.

    5.9 APIOpenFree From $19/mo
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26. 25
    SC

    Squarespace Commercesquarespace.com

    Hosted commerce website platform for web and mobile, from $16 monthly with trial.

    5.8 APIOpenFree From $16/mo
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How to choose

How will I publish my website?

Start with the publishing model shown for a tool. Consider whether it fits how you want to put the site online and manage it.

If you need a custom domain, check that field directly rather than assuming it comes with a plan.

Which website features should I compare?

Compare templates included, ecommerce tools, team collaboration and responsive controls. Responsive controls let you adjust how a site appears on different screen sizes.

Choose based on what your site needs; the feature labels make it easier to compare those needs across tools.

Which platforms can I use it on?

The board lists web, API, Android, iOS, macOS and Windows support. Web is listed for the category, while support for other platforms varies by tool.

An API is a way for software to connect with other services. Check the platform marks for the specific tool you are considering.

Can I try it before paying?

Check whether a tool has a free plan or a free trial, and compare its paid-from price where one is shown. A free trial is not the same as a free plan.

For example, Adobe Portfolio has a free plan, while Cargo lists pricing from $14 per month on an annual basis and also has a free plan.

Do I need an API or open-source code?

Check the API and open-source marks if connecting software or inspecting and changing code matters to you. An API supports connections between software; an open-source licence sets the terms for using and changing code.

Read the licence before relying on code changes, and confirm the API mark for the tool you plan to use.

Questions

What should I look for in website design software?

Compare the publishing model, custom domain, templates, ecommerce tools, team collaboration and responsive controls against what your site needs.

Is there free website design software?

The board marks free plans separately from free trials. Check the individual tool's marks and paid-from price.

Which website design software has an API?

The board lists API as a platform, and support varies by tool. Check the API mark on the tool you are considering.

Can I use website design software on my phone or computer?

The listed platforms include web, Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. Check a tool's platform marks for its specific support.

What does the signal score mean?

It is a score out of 10 based on maker-published signals, including use, public API, documentation, open-source code and a free tier.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure