Silex

Free no-code website builder backed by a non-profit — open-source forever

Open Source

100% free forever. Backed by non-profit Silex Labs.

open-source no-code website-builder self-hosted non-profit

About Silex

Silex is a free, open-source no-code website builder backed by the non-profit Silex Labs under the AGPL license. It offers drag-and-drop visual design with optional HTML/CSS/JS editors for advanced control. Version 3.5 introduced data-driven web design for integrating real-time dynamic data visually. Self-hostable via Docker or Node.js, with 22,000+ accounts created in 2025.

Highlights

  • ✓ Completely free forever — backed by a non-profit organization
  • ✓ Data-driven web design for dynamic content without code
  • ✓ Self-hostable via Docker, Node.js, CapRover, or YunoHost

Limitations

  • ✗ Smaller user base and community than mainstream builders
  • ✗ Fewer templates and pre-built components available
  • ✗ Not suited for complex ecommerce or web applications

Replaces

Squarespace $16/mo Personal
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Wix Free (Wix-branded)
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Webflow Free (staging only)
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Detailed Comparisons

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Free

100% free forever. Backed by non-profit Silex Labs.

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Last updated: 2026-03-01