Tilda costs $10/mo.
These cost $0.
5 free alternatives to Tilda, checked for license, recent activity and real adoption. Each one tells you the catch, so you can switch with your eyes open.
Tilda vs Free Alternatives Matrix
Quick side-by-side comparison · $0/mo vs $10/mo
| Alternative | Type | License | Where It Runs | Stars | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webstudio | open source | AGPL-3.0+ | Local or hosted | ★ 8.8k | Tilda vs Webstudio → |
| Publii | open source | GPL-3.0 | Local | ★ 7.3k | Tilda vs Publii → |
| Plasmic | open source | MIT AND AGPL-3.0 | Local or hosted | ★ 6.9k | Tilda vs Plasmic → |
| Silex | open source | AGPL-3.0+ | Local or hosted | ★ 2.9k | Tilda vs Silex → |
| Mobirise AI | free | proprietary, free | Hosted | ★ $0 forever | Tilda vs Mobirise AI → |
The picks
4 open source · 1 free to use · ranked by fit
- 01
Webstudio
open sourceAGPL-3.0+Local or hosted8.8kaug 2026Responsive visual building with reusable components and self-hosting; static export is less central than in Tilda.
The catch vs TildaWebstudio is less centered on curated conversion blocks and static export, and a free custom domain shifts deployment to the user.
Install, platforms & data +
- platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- install
- Hosted signup or desktop app; alternatively export the project or deploy the self-hosted builder/site
- setup
- The free cloud plan publishes only to a Webstudio subdomain; a free custom domain requires export or self-hosting
- engines
- Webstudio Inception AI and MCP integrations; the hosted model provider is not named in official documentation
- your data
- Projects and assets live in Webstudio Cloud when hosted there; export/self-host routes produce source or static assets under the user's deployment
- checked
- 2026-08-10
- 02
Publii
open sourceGPL-3.0Local7.3kjul 2026A desktop block editor that publishes static sites; hosting is separate and the output is yours.
The catch vs TildaPublii's theme/block library and integrated form/analytics workflow are narrower than Tilda's.
Install, platforms & data +
- platforms
- desktopone-click install
- install
- Install the native Windows/macOS package or Linux AppImage
- setup
- Publishing still needs separate hosting plus SFTP, GitHub or Netlify credentials/configuration
- your data
- Source content and media in a user-selected local Sites Location; publishing generates static HTML, CSS and assets, with optional local backup archives
- checked
- 2026-08-10
- 03
Plasmic
open sourceMIT AND AGPL-3.0Local or hosted6.9kaug 2026A hosted visual builder with reusable components and code deployment; less curated, more powerful and visibly branded.
The catch vs TildaPlasmic offers fewer curated, opinionated landing-page blocks and asks the user to understand components rather than simply assemble sections.
Install, platforms & data +
- platforms
- webself-hostedthey host it
- install
- Hosted signup; optional npm-installed Plasmic CLI for React code generation and deployment in your own repository
- setup
- Free hosted output keeps Plasmic branding; codegen/self-deployment requires a Node/React project and deployment workflow
- engines
- Plasmic AI (beta); the official site does not name its underlying model provider
- your data
- Hosted projects and CMS records in Plasmic Cloud; codegen writes React components plus plasmic.json and plasmic.lock into the user's repository
- checked
- 2026-08-10
- 04
Silex
open sourceAGPL-3.0+Local or hosted2.9kaug 2026A visual block-and-canvas builder that exports plain HTML; the block library is smaller and the ownership larger.
The catch vs TildaSilex's block library and conversion-oriented landing-page conveniences are much smaller than Tilda's.
Install, platforms & data +
- platforms
- webself-hostedthey host it
- install
- Use the hosted editor with a GitLab login, install the desktop alpha, or run the official Docker setup
- setup
- The stable hosted route starts with a GitLab account; the desktop build is still labelled alpha
- engines
- Optional desktop MCP workflow can connect to Ollama, OpenCode, Goose or Claude Code
- your data
- Project JSON and assets in GitLab, FTP or local storage; publishing produces ordinary static HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- checked
- 2026-08-10
- 05
Mobirise AI
freeproprietary, freeHostedBlock-based responsive sites with free code export, three projects a month and optional AI generation.
The catch vs TildaMobirise AI's free allowance is only three new sites per month, and its generated block designs are less curated and predictable than Tilda's library.
Install, platforms & data +
- platforms
- webthey host it
- install
- Browser signup; projects can be hosted by Mobirise or exported as HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- setup
- The permanent free allowance is capped at three distinct generated/exported projects per month
- engines
- Proprietary text-to-site, copy, image and video generation; the underlying model providers are not disclosed
- your data
- Projects are saved in the hosted builder; export downloads ordinary HTML, CSS, JavaScript and asset files
- checked
- 2026-08-10
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers · Tilda open-source replacements
What is the best free alternative to Tilda?+
The top free alternative to Tilda is Webstudio (open source, AGPL-3.0+). Responsive visual building with reusable components and self-hosting; static export is less central than in Tilda. Other popular Tilda replacements include Publii, Plasmic, Silex.
Can I self-host a free replacement for Tilda?+
Yes. Of the 5 free alternatives to Tilda, 3 can be self-hosted on your own server or local machine: Webstudio (AGPL-3.0+), Plasmic (MIT AND AGPL-3.0), Silex (AGPL-3.0+).
How much does switching from Tilda to a free alternative save?+
Tilda starts at $10/month per seat ($120/year). Switching a 5-person team to a free alternative like Webstudio saves $600 per year in software subscription fees.
Should I vibe-code or build my own Tilda clone from scratch?+
Our build verdict for Tilda is YES (the core loop fits in a weekend). The core loop is small enough for a capable coding agent to produce a useful local version in one sitting. For Tilda, assemble a responsive landing site from a curated block library and export it. The hard boundary is large block library, hosted forms, animation polish, and publishing convenience, plus editor polish, hosting, templates, and ecosystem.
What is the catch when switching from Tilda to Webstudio?+
Webstudio is less centered on curated conversion blocks and static export, and a free custom domain shifts deployment to the user.
