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Top Website Builders like Webflow

The most popular alternative to Webflow is WordPress, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Webflow are Ghost.

Most alternatives to Webflow are in the Website Builders category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. WordPress

    21.5Kstars

    WordPress is a free, open source content management system that you install on your own web hosting. Its block editor handles pages and posts, and thousands of themes and plugins add features such as forms, SEO tools or an online store. Because it is self-hosted, you keep full control over your files, your data and your choice of host.

    9 WordPress alternatives

    Pros

    • Thousands of themes and plugins for almost any need
    • Full control over files, data and choice of host
    • Free and open source, with a huge community

    Cons

    • You handle hosting, updates, backups and security yourself
    • Plugin sprawl can slow sites and introduce vulnerabilities
    • Block editor takes time to master for complex layouts
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Website Builders
    Platforms
    iPhoneAndroidSelf-hosted
    Features
    BloggingContent management (CMS)Plugins & extensionsTemplatesVisual editor
    Visit websiteMore about WordPress

  2. Ghost

    55.5Kstars

    Ghost is an open source platform for independent publishers that combines a website, a newsletter and paid memberships in one product. Writers publish in a clean editor, send posts by email and charge for subscriptions through Stripe, with no revenue share taken by Ghost. It can be self-hosted for free or run on the managed Ghost(Pro) service, and is maintained by a non-profit foundation.

    9 Ghost alternatives

    Pros

    • Website, newsletter and paid memberships in one product
    • No revenue share taken on subscriptions
    • Open source and free to self-host

    Cons

    • Fewer themes and integrations than WordPress
    • Self-hosting needs technical skills and an email delivery service
    • Ghost(Pro) gets expensive as your member list grows
    Cost / License
    FreemiumOpen source
    Categories
    Website BuildersEmail Marketing & Newsletters
    Platforms
    WebSelf-hosted
    Features
    BloggingContent management (CMS)Custom domainsPaid newslettersSEO settingsSubscriptions
    Visit websiteMore about Ghost

Webflow vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Webflow, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Webflow vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsContent management (CMS)Custom domainsSEO settingsTeam collaborationTemplates
WebflowFreemiumWeb
WordPressFreeOpen sourceiPhone, Android, Self-hosted
GhostFreemiumOpen sourceWeb, Self-hosted

Webflow alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Webflow?

The most popular alternative to Webflow is WordPress: Open source CMS for building websites, blogs and online stores. Other great alternatives are Ghost.

Is there a free alternative to Webflow?

Yes, 2 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including WordPress and Ghost.

Is there an open source alternative to Webflow?

Yes, 2 open source alternatives are listed, including WordPress and Ghost.

Is Webflow free?

Webflow has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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