Developer Tools·Standings
Compare Website Development Tools
Website development tools help you build and manage websites; the choice depends on the features you need and where you want the site to run. Compare visual editing, custom code, CMS and ecommerce features, hosting, deployment, and team collaboration.
Use the signal score out of 10 as one comparison point. Marks show whether a tool has a public API, open-source code, or a free tier; check the listed platform support and pricing details as well.
- 30 platforms
- 1 with a public API on this page
- 22 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 W
WordPresswordpress.orgWordPress is an open-source publishing platform and content management system for websites, blogs, portals, and applications.
- 2 F
Framerframer.comWebsite design and publishing tool with a free tier; annual paid options begin at $10/month.
- 3 DDrupaldrupal.org
Free hybrid CMS for publishing on the web, through APIs, or on self-hosted desktop and Linux systems.
- 4 G
Gravgetgrav.orgFree, self-hosted CMS for web and Linux with workflow tools and custom roles.
- 5 J
Joomlajoomla.org - 6 E
ExpressionEngineexpressionengine.comSelf-hosted CMS with language support, SEO tools, workflows, and roles; free tier, paid from $39/year.
- 7 T
Tildatilda.ccSite builder for web and API projects, with a free option and annual billing from $10 monthly.
- 8 WAWebflow AIwebflow.com
Prompt-based website builder with API access, a free plan, and annual pricing from $15 monthly.
- 9 MMODXmodx.com
Hybrid CMS for web, API, and self-hosting, with a free plan and annual paid plans from $90/month.
- 10 S
Sanitysanity.ioWeb CMS with localization, previews, custom roles, webhooks, and REST and GraphQL APIs; free plan available.
- 11 D
Dorikdorik.comWebsite builder for web or API use; includes a 7-day trial, with annual pricing from $20.75/month.
- 12 S
Storyblokstoryblok.comBrowser-based CMS with a free plan and subscriptions starting at $99 per month.
- 13 J
Jimdojimdo.comWeb editor for building sites with a custom domain; free tier, with paid options from $9/month.
- 14 PC
Payload CMSpayloadcms.comOpen-source CMS for web, API, or self-hosted use, with localization, custom roles, and REST and GraphQL APIs.
- 15 WWebstudiowebstudio.is
Visual website builder with free hosting, self-hosted export, API data, and CMS integrations.
- 16 SCSilverstripe CMSsilverstripe.org
Free CMS for self-hosting, web, and API use, with editorial workflows and role controls.
- 17 S
Strapistrapi.io - 18 HCHubSpot CMS Hubhubspot.com
Hosted website tools with hosting included, web and API access, and a free plan; trial lasts 14 days.
- 19 DDudaduda.co
Website builder available on web and by API; 14-day trial, then annual plans from $19/month.
- 20 G
Ghostghost.org - 21 SC
Squarespace Commercesquarespace.com - 22 SRSvelte REPLsvelte.dev
Free web playground for trying Svelte examples, components, and interactive tutorials.
- 23 C
Contentfulcontentful.comWeb content platform with REST and GraphQL options; free tier, then paid plans from $300/month.
- 24 OC
October CMSoctobercms.comSelf-hosted web CMS with editorial workflows; a free plan is available, with paid options from $39.
- 25 UCUmbraco CMSumbraco.com
Hybrid web CMS with editorial workflows, free access, and paid plans from €45 monthly.
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How to choose
Which website features do I need?
Start with the work you need the tool to do. The comparisons cover visual editing, custom code support, CMS features, ecommerce features, hosting, and team collaboration.
A content-focused site, an online store, and a site built with custom code can call for different features. Check the relevant comparison fields against your requirements.
Where does the tool need to run?
Check the platform labels to see whether a tool supports web, an API, self-hosting, Linux, iOS, or Windows.
Self-hosting means running the software on infrastructure you manage. If that matters to you, look for that platform label and compare the deployment model.
Can I try it before I pay?
Check whether the tool has a free plan or trial, then review the paid-from price where one is listed.
A free plan and a free trial are different offers. Confirm the terms and included features with the maker before choosing a plan.
Do I need an API or open-source code?
If you need other software to connect to the tool, check for a public API. If you need to read or change its code, check its open-source mark and licence.
Also compare deployment options, including self-hosting, if you need to control where the software runs.
Questions
What should I compare when choosing website development software?
Compare visual editing, custom code support, CMS and ecommerce features, hosting, deployment model, team collaboration, platform support, and pricing.
Which website tools have a free plan?
The board marks tools with a free plan. Check the individual listing and maker's terms to see what the plan includes.
How can I tell whether a website tool has an API?
Look for the public API mark. The platform labels also indicate API support where listed.
What does self-hosted mean for website software?
Self-hosted means you run the software on infrastructure you manage. Check the self-hosted platform label and deployment details.
What does the signal score out of 10 mean?
It summarizes maker-published signals about use, API availability, documentation depth, open-source code, and a free tier.
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