Tilda alternatives: 5 free & open-source picks
Compare recorded free and open-source options, their capabilities and operating requirements. Source dates are shown below; licenses, hosted limits and project activity can change.
Responsive visual building with reusable components and self-hosting; static export is less central than in Tilda.
licenseAGPL-3.0+
runsyour machine or their cloud
installHosted signup or desktop app; alternatively export the project or deploy the self-hosted builder/site
enginesWebstudio Inception AI and MCP integrations; the hosted model provider is not named in official documentation
dataProjects and assets live in Webstudio Cloud when hosted there; export/self-host routes produce source or static assets under the user's deployment
the catch vs TildaWebstudio is less centered on curated conversion blocks and static export, and a free custom domain shifts deployment to the user.
setupThe free cloud plan publishes only to a Webstudio subdomain; a free custom domain requires export or self-hosting
facts verified 2026-08-10
A desktop block editor that publishes static sites; hosting is separate and the output is yours.
licenseGPL-3.0
runson your machine
installInstall the native Windows/macOS package or Linux AppImage
dataSource content and media in a user-selected local Sites Location; publishing generates static HTML, CSS and assets, with optional local backup archives
the catch vs TildaPublii's theme/block library and integrated form/analytics workflow are narrower than Tilda's.
setupPublishing still needs separate hosting plus SFTP, GitHub or Netlify credentials/configuration
facts verified 2026-08-10
A hosted visual builder with reusable components and code deployment; less curated, more powerful and visibly branded.
licenseMIT AND AGPL-3.0
runsyour machine or their cloud
installHosted signup; optional npm-installed Plasmic CLI for React code generation and deployment in your own repository
enginesPlasmic AI (beta); the official site does not name its underlying model provider
dataHosted projects and CMS records in Plasmic Cloud; codegen writes React components plus plasmic.json and plasmic.lock into the user's repository
the catch vs TildaPlasmic offers fewer curated, opinionated landing-page blocks and asks the user to understand components rather than simply assemble sections.
setupFree hosted output keeps Plasmic branding; codegen/self-deployment requires a Node/React project and deployment workflow
facts verified 2026-08-10
A visual block-and-canvas builder that exports plain HTML; the block library is smaller and the ownership larger.
licenseAGPL-3.0+
runsyour machine or their cloud
installUse the hosted editor with a GitLab login, install the desktop alpha, or run the official Docker setup
enginesOptional desktop MCP workflow can connect to Ollama, OpenCode, Goose or Claude Code
dataProject JSON and assets in GitLab, FTP or local storage; publishing produces ordinary static HTML, CSS and JavaScript
the catch vs TildaSilex's block library and conversion-oriented landing-page conveniences are much smaller than Tilda's.
setupThe stable hosted route starts with a GitLab account; the desktop build is still labelled alpha
facts verified 2026-08-10
Block-based responsive sites with free code export, three projects a month and optional AI generation.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installBrowser signup; projects can be hosted by Mobirise or exported as HTML, CSS and JavaScript
enginesProprietary text-to-site, copy, image and video generation; the underlying model providers are not disclosed
dataProjects are saved in the hosted builder; export downloads ordinary HTML, CSS, JavaScript and asset files
the catch vs TildaMobirise AI's free allowance is only three new sites per month, and its generated block designs are less curated and predictable than Tilda's library.
setupThe permanent free allowance is capped at three distinct generated/exported projects per month
facts verified 2026-08-10
latest recorded source check 2026-08-10 · check current terms at the source
GrapesJSA framework for building the block editor, not a finished builder with publishing and export.
| tool | license | running it | platforms | stars | active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webstudio | AGPL-3.0+ | self-host, real ops | web, self-hosted | 8,800 | 2026-08 |
| Publii | GPL-3.0 | one-click install | macos, windows, linux | 7,300 | 2026-07 |
| Plasmic | MIT AND AGPL-3.0 | they host it | web, self-hosted | 6,900 | 2026-08 |
| Silex | AGPL-3.0+ | they host it | web, self-hosted | 2,919 | 2026-08 |
| Mobirise AI | proprietary, free | they host it | web | — | — |
People still pay for Tilda because the page renderer is reproducible, but customers pay to avoid becoming their own hosting and browser-compatibility team. The recurring cost buys responsive rendering, forms, domains, certificates, deploys, backups, template maintenance, and browser regressions, not just the visible interface. The recorded subscription totals $120 a year before any costs of an alternative.
Questions about these alternatives
Is there a free alternative to Tilda?
Yes: Webstudio, Publii, Plasmic and 2 more. These are recorded free or open-source options. Compare their feature limits, licenses, hosting costs and current availability before choosing.
Should I just build my own Tilda?
Our verdict is YES. The core loop is small enough for a capable coding agent to produce a useful local version in one sitting. For Tilda, assemble a responsive landing site from a curated block library and export it. The hard boundary is large block library, hosted forms, animation polish, and publishing convenience, plus editor polish, hosting, templates, and ecosystem. Review the scope, implementation prompt and trade-offs in the Tilda build guide.
