Webflow alternatives: 5 free & open-source picks
Curated, verified, and actually free. No trials, no crippled tiers. Star counts and last-activity dates checked by hand, not scraped and forgotten.
The closest honest replacement: visual CSS, reusable components and CMS data, with free custom domains only when self-hosted.
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 WebflowWebstudio's CMS and collaboration ecosystem is less mature, and its free custom-domain route requires running the deployment yourself.
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 hosted visual builder and CMS with custom domains free; the badge stays and the mental model leans React.
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 WebflowPlasmic's component-and-code mental model is less direct for visual designers than Webflow's CSS-first designer, and free sites remain branded.
setupFree hosted output keeps Plasmic branding; codegen/self-deployment requires a Node/React project and deployment workflow
facts verified 2026-08-10
Drag-and-drop pages and CMS content in one PHP app; capable, quieter and decidedly self-hosted.
licenseMIT
runsyour machine or their cloud
installHosted signup, or upload the PHP package to a web host and complete its browser installer
dataSite content and settings in a supported SQL database; images and other uploads in server storage
the catch vs WebflowMicroweber cannot match Webflow's fine-grained visual CSS and interaction tooling, especially for complex responsive animation.
setupSelf-hosting needs compatible PHP extensions, URL rewriting, a database and correct filesystem permissions
facts verified 2026-08-10
A finished visual CMS with custom content, forms and publishing; less design polish, more PHP ownership.
licenseAGPL-3.0+
runsyour server
installDownload and upload the PHP release, open the site URL, and complete the browser installer
dataContent, products, orders and settings in MySQL/MariaDB, SQLite or PostgreSQL; media and downloadable files on the server filesystem
the catch vs WebflowVvveb offers much less refined visual CSS, animation and interaction design than Webflow.
setupPHP hosting, a database, writable files, mail and payment configuration, plus ongoing server updates
facts verified 2026-08-10
In-context page editing, blocks, collections and workflows; design freedom is more conventional.
licenseMIT
runsyour server
installRelease ZIP to PHP hosting, create a MySQL/MariaDB database, then finish the browser installer
dataPages, users, settings and block data in SQL; uploaded assets in the server file manager or a configured remote storage location
the catch vs WebflowConcrete CMS's block-and-theme model offers far less precise visual CSS, animation and interaction control than Webflow.
setupPHP hosting, a database, writable directories, and responsibility for updates, backups and outbound mail
facts verified 2026-08-10
last updated 2026-08-10 · no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
GrapesJSA framework for creating Webflow-like editors, not a visual CMS and hosting product.
| tool | license | running it | platforms | stars | active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webstudio | AGPL-3.0+ | self-host, real ops | web, self-hosted | 8,800 | 2026-08 |
| Plasmic | MIT AND AGPL-3.0 | they host it | web, self-hosted | 6,900 | 2026-08 |
| Microweber | MIT | self-host, real ops | web, self-hosted | 3,431 | 2026-08 |
| Vvveb | AGPL-3.0+ | self-host, real ops | web, self-hosted | 1,200 | 2026-08 |
| Concrete CMS | MIT | self-host, real ops | web, self-hosted | 850 | 2026-08 |
They pay because a designer can ship and maintain a production site without engineering every component. If none of that applies to you, any pick above saves $300 a year.
Is there a free alternative to Webflow?
Yes: Webstudio, Plasmic, Microweber and 2 more. Every tool on this page is either open source or genuinely free to use long-term: no trials, no crippled tiers.
Should I just build my own Webflow?
Our verdict is PARCIAL. A personal visual website builder is possible with existing editors, but Webflow's CMS, designer, hosting, animations, components, SEO, and client workflows are deep. If you'd rather build, the exact one-shot prompt is free at puedovibecodearlo.app/webflow.
