Microsoft Expression Web AlternativesCode Editors and other similar apps like Microsoft Expression Web

Microsoft Expression Web is described as 'Part of Microsoft's Expression Studio, is an HTML editor and general web design software. Expression Web can design and develop web pages using XML, CSS 2.1, ASP.NET or ASP.NET AJAX, XHTML, XSLT, PHP and JavaScript' and is a Code Editor in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Expression Web for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and PortableApps.com apps. The best Microsoft Expression Web alternative is Adobe Dreamweaver. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try KompoZer or Nicepage. Other great apps like Microsoft Expression Web are Pinegrow Web Editor, WYSIWYG Web Builder, Website X5 and Espresso.

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  1. Adobe Dreamweaver icon

    Adobe Dreamweaver

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    Advanced web authoring tool supports designing and coding tasks from a visual perspective and backs it up with robust coding. Offers live preview, customizable templates, endless design options, and tools like drag-and-drop visual design capabilities, FTP/SFTP transfer, and supports multiple monitors.

    92 Adobe Dreamweaver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Some users think Adobe Dreamweaver is a great Microsoft Expression Web alternative, some don't.

    • Adobe Dreamweaver is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Microsoft Expression Web.

    • Adobe Dreamweaver is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Expression Web.

    • Adobe Dreamweaver is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Expression Web is Free and Proprietary
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    Pinegrow Web Editor

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    Pinegrow is a Mac, Windows and Linux web editor that lets you build responsive websites faster with live multi-page editing, CSS & SASS styling, CSS Grid editor and smart components for Bootstrap, Foundation and WordPress.

    108 Pinegrow Web Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • CSS
    • Sass
    • Wordpress
    • Atom
    • Bootstrap
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    • Pinegrow Web Editor is the most popular Linux alternative to Microsoft Expression Web.

    • Pinegrow Web Editor is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Expression Web is Free and Proprietary
  4. KompoZer icon

    KompoZer

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    KompoZer is a complete web authoring system that combines web file management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing.

    65 KompoZer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    • Most users think KompoZer is a great Microsoft Expression Web alternative.

    • KompoZer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Expression Web.

    • KompoZer is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Expression Web is Free and Proprietary
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    HTMLPad

    HTML, CSS, JavaScript editor featuring AI-assisted code improvements, HTML validator, spell check, FTP access, snippet library, and multi-browser previews for effective web development.

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  6. WYSIWYG Web Builder icon

    WYSIWYG Web Builder

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    WYSIWYG Web Builder generates HTML tags automatically, supports varied designs with over 250 pre-made blocks, and integrates tools for form email, file uploads, and validation. It includes extensions for slideshows, multimedia, ecommerce features, and a one-click publishing tool supporting multiple protocols.

    79 WYSIWYG Web Builder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Nicepage icon

    Nicepage

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    1st Website Designer breaking limitations of website builders with the freehand positioning. Nicepage generates mobile-friendly websites with the clean HTML code. Only Nicepage is available for Windows, Mac OS, WordPress, Joomla and online.

    149 Nicepage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Joomla
    • Wordpress
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    • Nicepage is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Microsoft Expression Web.

    • Nicepage is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Expression Web is Free and Proprietary
    • Nicepage is LightweightMicrosoft Expression Web is not according to our users
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    Website X5

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    Create responsive websites, online stores, and blogs without coding using WebSite X5's 5-step process and Drag & Drop editor. Access templates, work offline, and utilize unlimited site creation. Available in Go, Evo, and Pro versions, catering from beginners to professionals.

    142 Website X5 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Espresso icon

    Espresso

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    Espresso is a powerful text editor for web developers, from the creators of CSSEdit .

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Google Web Designer icon

    Google Web Designer

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    Google Web Designer is a a program from Google for creating interactive HTML5 ads and other HTML5 content for any device.

    28 Google Web Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Google Web Designer as an Alternative to Microsoft Expression Web
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    Can't edit HTML from other sources. A pretty big problem!!!

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    You can only use it for sites, who are designed with Google Web Designer. No import of existing Webs possible.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Google Web Designer is a great Microsoft Expression Web alternative, some don't.

    • Google Web Designer is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Expression Web is also Free and Proprietary
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    HTMLPad

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    HTML, CSS, JavaScript editor featuring AI-assisted code improvements, HTML validator, spell check, FTP access, snippet library, and multi-browser previews for effective web development.

    72 HTMLPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Xara Web Designer icon

    Xara Web Designer

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    Create visually appealing websites effortlessly using customizable templates and a drag-and-drop editor. Features include real-time previews, responsive design, built-in photo editor, and a library of royalty-free images. Add interactivity with animations and SEO-friendly features, all without coding skills.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  15. Nova icon

    Nova

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    The beautiful, fast, flexible, native Mac code editor from Panic.

    126 Nova alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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