Free Squarespace AlternativesWebsite Builders & Blog Publishing Tools like Squarespace

The best free alternative to Squarespace is WordPress, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Squarespace and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Squarespace are Ghost, Webflow, Silex and Carrd.

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  1. WordPress icon

    WordPress

     1666 likes

    Create a website or blog with open-source software focused on accessibility, ease of use, performance, and security. Minimal setup, powerful growth features, and a large community supporting democratization of publishing.

    108 WordPress alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about WordPress as an Alternative to Squarespace
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    WordPress doesn't provide all the visual template editing and in-place content editing tools that Squarespace does

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    WordPress icon
    • WordPress is Freemium and Open SourceSquarespace is Paid and Proprietary
    • WordPress is CustomizableSquarespace is not according to our users
  2. Ghost icon

    Ghost

     252 likes

    The world's most popular modern publishing platform for creating a new media platform.

    273 Ghost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Node.JS
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    Comments about Ghost as an Alternative to Squarespace
    benni347
    Negative
    0

    Ghost = Newsletter Squarespace = Entire Page, with different section including blogs, newsletter.´, etc

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    Ghost icon
    • Ghost is Free Personal and Open SourceSquarespace is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ghost is Privacy focusedSquarespace is not according to our users
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    Webflow

     87 likes

    Build custom websites using Webflow's platform with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Design, animate, collaborate, and host responsive sites, generating clean code. Users enjoy CMS integration for content, SEO control, and globalized experiences. Transform unstyled elements into reusable components.

    242 Webflow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Silex

     82 likes

    Create and host your websites for free, with no subscriptions, no restrictions.

    Build fast secure static websites as the front-end for your CMS of choice.

    134 Silex alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. Carrd icon

    Carrd

     54 likes

    Create one-page, mobile-responsive websites online for free, with advanced Pro options like custom domains, SSL, analytic tracking, contact, signup and payment forms, widget embedding, branding removal, multiple sites, marketing tool integration, and online publishing.

    194 Carrd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Comments about Carrd as an Alternative to Squarespace
    ricetotherescue
    Positive
    0

    Simple website builder with WYSIWYG interface

    Dave Cortright
    Positive
    0

    Super easy to use, beautiful designs, responsive design

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    • Carrd is Freemium and ProprietarySquarespace is Paid and Proprietary
    • Carrd is LightweightSquarespace is not according to our users
  8. Frappe Builder icon

    Frappe Builder

     11 likes

    Frappe Builder is an open-source low-code website builder built on the Frappe Framework, designed for simplicity, speed, and flexibility. Craft beautiful websites effortlessly with an intuitive visual builder.

    26 Frappe Builder alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Linux
    • Docker
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  10. Tips.io icon

    Tips.io

     9 likes

    A website builder for Tailwind & AI lovers. No fields, no theme limits, and just super easy HTML.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Framer icon

    Framer

     29 likes

    Combines code-driven and visual editing workflows for interactive UI design, high-fidelity prototyping, real-time team collaboration, reusable components, inline commenting, mobile previews on Android/iOS, and smooth developer handoff for efficient workflow.

    83 Framer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  12. Wix.com icon

    Wix.com

     65 likes

    Create fully customizable websites using a browser-based drag & drop interface with no downloads or programming required, thousands of editable templates, options for blogs and online stores, multimedia support, and direct online publishing for any use case.

    339 Wix.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Directus

     33 likes

    Directus, with over 20 million downloads, is the world's first Open Data Platform. It can transform any SQL database into an API and a no-code application instantly, providing equal data and digital file asset management access to all team members.

    217 Directus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ubuntu
    • Heroku
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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  14. ProcessWire icon

    ProcessWire

     164 likes

    ProcessWire is a friendly and powerful open source CMS and CMF with an exceptionally strong foundation. With all custom fields, an easy-to-use jQuery-inspired API, and a powerful page selector engine, ProcessWire will rise to any task.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  15. Solo icon

    Solo

     23 likes

    Solo will instantly compose a beautiful website so you can grow your business.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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