Webstudio

Open-source visual website builder positioned as a Webflow alternative you can host anywhere.

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About Webstudio

Webstudio is an open-source visual builder with Webflow-style control over real CSS: every CSS property is available through the interface, along with design tokens, components and a Radix-based component library. It connects to headless CMSs such as Notion, WordPress, Strapi or Airtable for content rather than shipping its own database, and sites can be published to Webstudio's cloud or exported as a static site or JavaScript app and hosted wherever you like. Self-hosting the builder itself is supported for development but not yet recommended for production. The project is AGPL-licensed, with a paid cloud offering for hosting and team features. It has a learning curve similar to Webflow and assumes you understand layout concepts like flexbox and grid. The ecosystem of templates and integrations is still growing, and relying on an external CMS adds setup. It runs in the browser.

Best for: Designers who want Webflow-level control without being tied to one host.

What works

Full CSS control in a visual editor
Open source and can be hosted anywhere
Works with many headless CMSs

Why people leave

Steep learning curve for non-designers
No built-in CMS; content needs an external service
Self-hosting the builder isn't recommended for production yet

Top Webstudio alternatives

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1
Webflow
Mature commercial platform with a built-in CMS and large template market.
66.5
2
Silex
Another AGPL visual builder focused on static sites.
62.6
3
Framer
Easier design-tool-style editor if you don't need full CSS control.
59.6
4
Elementor
Visual building on self-hosted WordPress with its own content system.
57.2
5
v0
Generates React code from prompts if you prefer owning the code.
43.0

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Webstudio: common questions

Is Webstudio free?

Yes. Webstudio is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is Webstudio open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at webstudio-is/webstudio. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Webstudio run on?

Webstudio is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Webstudio?

The highest-ranked Webstudio alternatives right now are Webflow, Silex and Framer. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Webstudio facts

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License: AGPL-3.0; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: AGPL-3.0 (GNU Affero General Public License v3.0).”
Positioning: Open-source Webflow alternative; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “Description: Open source website builder and Webflow alternative.”
Hosting: Host anywhere, including Webstudio; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “can be hosted anywhere, including with us..”
Self-hosting: Exported sites can be self-hosted; Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.webstudio.is(opens source in a new tab); “Copy On this page university 📤 Self-Hosting Webstudio can be self-hosted, putting you in control of your hosting”
Export: Static site or JavaScript app; Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.webstudio.is(opens source in a new tab); “Export types There are two types of exports: JavaScript application – Builds a dynamic app with server routes.”
Open source: Builder and generated sites; Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.webstudio.is(opens source in a new tab); “Builder While both the Builder and the generated site are open-source”