Microsoft FrontPage Alternatives

Microsoft Office FrontPage is described as 'Microsoft FrontPage is a WYSIWYG HTML editor and web site administration tool from Microsoft for the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems. It was branded as part of the Microsoft Office suite from 1997 to 2003' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Microsoft Office FrontPage for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, PortableApps.com and Espresso apps. The best Microsoft Office FrontPage alternative is Adobe Dreamweaver. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TextMate or KompoZer. Other great apps like Microsoft Office FrontPage are WebStorm, Pinegrow Web Editor, openElement and CSSEdit.

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Microsoft Office FrontPage alternatives are mainly Code Editors, but if you're looking for Website Builders or IDEs you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft Office FrontPage.
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Microsoft FrontPage is a WYSIWYG HTML editor and web site administration tool from Microsoft for the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems. It was branded as part of the Microsoft Office suite from 1997 to 2003.

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Microsoft Office FrontPage alternatives page was last updated Jun 16, 2022
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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.

    97 Adobe Dreamweaver alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Top Adobe Dreamweaver Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  HTML/CSS/JS rendering
    3.  Visual design
    4.  Support for FTP
    5.  Live Preview
    6.  iPhone/iPod sync
    7.  Support for Bootstrap
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    10. Git icon  Git Support
    11.  Drag and Drop
    12.  Support for SFTP

    Adobe Dreamweaver VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

     
    • Some users think Adobe Dreamweaver is a great Microsoft Office FrontPage alternative, some don't.

    • Adobe Dreamweaver is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Microsoft Office FrontPage.

    • Adobe Dreamweaver is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Office FrontPage.

    • Adobe Dreamweaver is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office FrontPage is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. TextMate icon
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    TextMate brings Apple's approach to operating systems into the world of text editors. By bridging UNIX underpinnings and GUI, TextMate cherry-picks the best of both worlds to the benefit of expert scripters and novice users alike.

    157 TextMate alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    Last commit and version is from 2021

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Search and Replace
    5.  Automatic Indentation
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Code Formatting
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Snippets Manager

    TextMate VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

     
    • TextMate is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Office FrontPage.

    • TextMate is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Office FrontPage is Paid and Proprietary
    • TextMate is LightweightMicrosoft Office FrontPage is not according to our users
  3. WebStorm icon
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    JetBrains WebStorm is a commercial IDE for JavaScript, CSS & HTML built on JetBrains' IntelliJ IDEA platform.

    53 WebStorm alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    WebStorm Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Support for Javascript
    3.  Secure File Sharing

    WebStorm VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

     
    Comments about WebStorm as an Alternative to Microsoft Office FrontPage
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    Negative Apr 18, 2018
    2

    WebStorm is a fabulous IDE, but it is not WYSIWYG which is what sets Frontpage apart.

    Microsoft Office FrontPage Icon
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    • WebStorm is the most popular Linux alternative to Microsoft Office FrontPage.

    • WebStorm is Free Personal and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office FrontPage is Paid and Proprietary
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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.

    114 Pinegrow Web Editor alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • CSS
    • Sass
    • Wordpress
    • Atom
    • Bootstrap

    Pinegrow Web Editor Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Support for Bootstrap
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    6.  Reusable content blocks
    7.  Support for Foundation

    Pinegrow Web Editor VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

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

    74 KompoZer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be discontinued. Latest stable version, 0.7.10, was released on 2007 and last development version, 0.8b3, on 2010, but the program is still downloadable from the official website.

    KompoZer Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Portable
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Support for SFTP

    KompoZer VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

     
  6. openElement icon
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    Utilize an intuitive editor to swiftly craft websites. Enjoy features like W3C-compliant code generation, free templates, multilingual support, SEO, cross-browser compatibility, and a responsive design. Experience full control over editing and customization with reusable elements.

    51 openElement alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    openElement Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Drag and Drop

    openElement VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

     
    Comments about openElement as an Alternative to Microsoft Office FrontPage
    Guest
    Positive Sep 3, 2018
    1

    this is real wysiwyg designer for web...and free...

    Guest
    Negative Sep 3, 2019
    0

    You can only edit pages created within the system with a proprietary extender--not html pages.

    Microsoft Office FrontPage Icon
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    • openElement is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office FrontPage is Paid and Proprietary
  7. CSSEdit icon
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    CSSEdit is a visual cascading style sheet editor built-in Espresso , with CSS3 support for multi-browser gradients, shadows and more.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Espresso

    CSSEdit Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Live css editing
    4.  Support for FTP

    CSSEdit VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

     
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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.

    29 Google Web Designer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Google Web Designer Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Html5 widget
    3.  Interactive PDF forms
    4.  PHP IDE

    Google Web Designer VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

     
    Comments about Google Web Designer as an Alternative to Microsoft Office FrontPage
    Guest
    Negative Jun 9, 2016
    2

    It's a html5 content creation tool, which isn't a drag and drop html website creator.

    Microsoft Office FrontPage Icon
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    • Some users think Google Web Designer is a great Microsoft Office FrontPage alternative, some don't.

    • Google Web Designer is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Office FrontPage is Paid and Proprietary
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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.

    85 WYSIWYG Web Builder alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WYSIWYG Web Builder Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Content Templates

    WYSIWYG Web Builder VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

     
  10. WeBuilder icon
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    This all-inclusive code editor is tailored for web developers, boasting fast startup and extensive features. It supports a wide range of languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, and offers intelligent code completion, advanced navigation, and direct FTP/SFTP/FTPS server editing.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WeBuilder Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Support for Unicode

    WeBuilder VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

     
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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.

    37 Xara Web Designer alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Xara Web Designer Features

    1.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    2.  No Coding Required
    3. YouTube icon  Youtube integration
    4. PayPal icon  Paypal integration
    5. HubSpot icon  HubSpot integration
    6.  Visual Editing
    7.  Custom templates
    8.  Built-in Image editor

    Xara Web Designer VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

     
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    The eXe project developed a freely available Open Source authoring application to assist teachers and academics in the publishing of web content without the need to become proficient in HTML or XML markup. Resources authored in eXe can be exported in IMS Content Package, SCORM 1.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    eXe - the eLearning XHTML editor VS Microsoft Office FrontPage

     
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