Webstudio
Open-source visual design with real CSS control; self-hosting replaces Carbonmade's calm with operations.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0+
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Hosted signup or desktop app; alternatively export the project or deploy the self-hosted builder/site
- Operational Setup
- The free cloud plan publishes only to a Webstudio subdomain; a free custom domain requires export or self-hosting
- Where Your Data Lives
- Projects 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 / Trade-off
- Webstudio has no portfolio-specific onboarding, discovery network or calm managed handoff comparable to Carbonmade.
Replaces 9 paid apps
up to $125.58/mo ($1,507/yr) in subscriptions
Webstudio FAQ
Common questions
Is Webstudio free and open source?+
Webstudio is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0+ that runs on local or hosted. Open-source visual design with real CSS control; self-hosting replaces Carbonmade's calm with operations.
What paid software does Webstudio replace?+
Webstudio serves as a free replacement for 9 paid SaaS applications: Carbonmade, Cargo, Carrd, Dorik, Duda, Readymag, Tilda, Typedream, Webflow, saving up to $125.58/month ($1,507/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Webstudio?+
Installation: Hosted signup or desktop app; alternatively export the project or deploy the self-hosted builder/site. Setup notes: The free cloud plan publishes only to a Webstudio subdomain; a free custom domain requires export or self-hosting
What is the catch or trade-off with Webstudio?+
Webstudio has no portfolio-specific onboarding, discovery network or calm managed handoff comparable to Carbonmade.