Ycode
Build, manage, and host custom websites with a visual drag-and-drop builder and CMS. Self-host free or use managed cloud hosting.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/ycode/ycode or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Elementor.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $70/mo ($840/yr) in subscriptions
Ycode FAQ
Common questions
Is Ycode free and open source?+
Ycode is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Build, manage, and host custom websites with a visual drag-and-drop builder and CMS. Self-host free or use managed cloud hosting.
What paid software does Ycode replace?+
Ycode serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Elementor, Jimdo, Pagecloud, Weebly, saving up to $70/month ($840/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Ycode?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/ycode/ycode or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Ycode?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Elementor.