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Publii
Best Overall (Offline CMS)
Why we like it
A revolutionary desktop app (Mac/Windows) that builds your site offline; you host the files on GitHub Pages or Netlify for $0; highly secure, incredibly fast, and zero monthly fees forever.
Keep in mind
You must download the app to your computer (not cloud-based editing); real-time collaboration with a team is harder than on Wix.
Google Sites
FREEBest for Simple Sites
Why we like it
100% free with no storage or bandwidth limits; connects to a custom domain (yourname.com) for free; zero ads/branding; perfect for wikis, portfolios, and internal project sites.
Keep in mind
Design options are rigid (Google Material Design); lacks a built-in blog or e-commerce engine.
Systeme.io
FREEBest for Marketing/Business
Why we like it
Replaces the 'Business' side of Wix; free tier includes a full website builder, 3 sales funnels, and an email marketing platform for up to 2,000 contacts.
Keep in mind
The builder is focused on 'Sales Pages' and 'Funnels' rather than artistic design freedom.
Webstudio
FREEBest for Designers
Why we like it
An open-source alternative to Webflow; visual builder that generates clean CSS code; the 'Hobby' plan is free and allows you to connect custom domains.
Keep in mind
Steeper learning curve than Wix's drag-and-drop; better suited for users who understand basic web concepts (padding, margins).
Square Online (Free)
FREEBest for E-commerce
Why we like it
The best free store builder; allows you to sell unlimited physical products for $0 monthly (you only pay credit card fees); syncs with Square POS for real-world selling.
Keep in mind
Free tier has a small 'Square' footer ad; customization is block-based and less flexible than Wix.
WordPress (Self-Hosted)
Best for Total Control
Why we like it
The internet standard; thousands of free themes and plugins; you own your data completely; can be hosted on cheap shared hosting ($3-$5/mo) which is still far cheaper than Wix.
Keep in mind
Requires you to manage your own updates and security (unless you use a managed host).
Carrd (Free Tier)
FREEBest for One-Page Sites
Why we like it
Perfect for simple landing pages or personal profiles; drag-and-drop is faster and easier than Wix; free tier covers basic sites.
Keep in mind
Strictly for one-page layouts; connecting a custom domain requires the paid 'Pro' plan ($19/year).
Framer (Free)
FREEBest for Portfolio Aesthetics
Why we like it
Feels like using a design tool (Figma); incredible animations and visual fidelity; free tier is great for a portfolio on a framer.website subdomain.
Keep in mind
Connecting a custom domain is expensive ($15/mo); not great for large content-heavy blogs.
Siter.io
FREEBest 'Freehand' Builder
Why we like it
Allows you to draw your website freely without grid constraints (similar to Wix); very intuitive for visual thinkers.
Keep in mind
Free tier is limited to one project.
Brizy Cloud
FREEBest Landing Page Builder
Why we like it
Excellent visual builder that hosts your landing pages for free; includes pop-ups and lead collection forms on the free plan.
Keep in mind
Multi-page sites are better handled by WordPress.
Odoo Website
FREEBest for Business Ops
Why we like it
If you just use the 'Website' module, Odoo is free forever; integrates perfectly with Odoo's CRM and Accounting if you choose to expand later.
Keep in mind
Adding a second app triggers the paid subscription.
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