Silex
Best for self-hosting
Why teams pick it
Silex lets you design responsive static sites with a drag‑and‑drop editor, then add custom HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, and deploy on your own server.
Open-source alternatives to Framer
Compare community-driven replacements for Framer in website builders & landing pages workflows. We curate active, self-hostable options with transparent licensing so you can evaluate the right fit quickly.
Framer
Framer enables visual design, prototyping, and publishing production websites with CMS and animations—no code required.Read more
Key stats
- 14Alternatives
- 3Support self-hosting
Run on infrastructure you control
- 12Active development
Recent commits in the last 6 months
- 8Permissive licenses
MIT, Apache, and similar licenses
Counts reflect projects currently indexed as alternatives to Framer.
Start with these picks
These projects match the most common migration paths for teams replacing Framer.
Webiny
Privacy-first alternative
Why teams pick it
Self‑hosted on AWS gives full data ownership and compliance control
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Webiny
Serverless enterprise CMS for fast, secure, scalable content
Active developmentPrivacy-firstIntegration-friendlyTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- Drag‑and‑drop Page Builder with automatic prerendering and CloudFront caching
- Headless CMS exposing a GraphQL API with revisions, localization, and fine‑grain permissions
- File Manager with searchable assets and built‑in image editor
Watch for
Deployment limited to AWS; multi‑cloud support is not yet available
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Marketing landing pages
Rapidly launch SEO‑optimized microsites without writing code
Hugo Blox
Build blazing-fast technical and academic sites in minutes
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyHTML
Why teams choose it
- Drag-and-drop block system with pre-built components for rapid site assembly
- Native Markdown, Jupyter notebook, and BibTeX support with auto-sync publications
- Static site generation with Hugo delivering 100/100 Lighthouse scores and zero vendor lock-in
Watch for
Requires Hugo Extended installation for local development workflows
Migration highlight
Academic Lab Site with Auto-Updating Publications
Researchers save 40+ hours by syncing BibTeX files, increasing citation visibility by 3× through SEO-optimized publication pages.
Plasmic
Visual builder that lets you design and code together
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- Full design freedom with a modern visual UI
- Direct integration with existing React codebases
- Rich stateful interactions and arbitrary data source connections
Watch for
Initial setup requires React/JavaScript knowledge
Migration highlight
Marketing landing page creation
Designers publish pages that render instantly in a Next.js site, reducing time‑to‑market.
Silex
Build static websites visually, then fine‑tune with code.
Self-host friendlyActive developmentPrivacy-firstJavaScript
Why teams choose it
- Visual drag‑and‑drop editor for instant site layout
- Integrated HTML, CSS, and JavaScript editors for custom code
- Extensible plugin system supporting Node.js and browser environments
Watch for
Only static sites; no built‑in server‑side logic
Migration highlight
Freelancer portfolio
Launch a responsive static portfolio in hours, with custom CSS tweaks for branding.
GrapesJS
Open-source web builder framework for no-code HTML templates
Active developmentIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- Drag-and-drop block system with visual component composition
- Built-in style manager, layer manager, and asset management
- Extensible plugin architecture with official and community extensions
Watch for
Requires JavaScript development skills to integrate and customize
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CMS Template Builder
Embed visual editing in content management systems so editors create page layouts without developer intervention
Btw
Open source personal website builder for instant blogging
Self-host friendlyActive developmentPrivacy-firstJavaScript
Why teams choose it
- Docker-based deployment with PostgreSQL backend for easy self-hosting
- Clean editor interface optimized for writing and publishing
- Optional OTP authentication and SMTP integration for secure access
Watch for
Limited documentation and contributing guidelines currently available
Migration highlight
Developer Portfolio Blog
Self-host a personal blog with full code control, custom domain, and S3-backed image hosting for technical articles and project showcases
Frappe Builder
Low-code visual website builder with one-click publishing
Active developmentFast to deployIntegration-friendlyVue
Why teams choose it
- Figma-like visual editor with intuitive drag-and-drop interface
- One-click publishing for instant deployment without complexity
- Native Frappe CMS integration for dynamic database-driven pages
Watch for
Requires Frappe Framework infrastructure for deployment
Migration highlight
Dynamic Business Website with ERP Data
Pull product catalogs, pricing, and inventory directly from ERPNext to create always-current web pages without manual updates
Laravel Pagebuilder
Drag-and-drop page builder for Laravel applications
Permissive licenseIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsPHP
Why teams choose it
- GrapesJS integration for intuitive drag-and-drop page editing
- Modular architecture with configurable and replaceable components
- Theme system with CLI scaffolding and demo templates
Watch for
Requires theme development knowledge for custom implementations
Migration highlight
Marketing Landing Pages
Marketing teams independently create and A/B test campaign pages without developer bottlenecks, accelerating time-to-market for promotions.
Microweber
Drag-and-Drop CMS and Website Builder on Laravel
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployHTML
Why teams choose it
- Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for images, text, videos, and modules with 75+ pre-designed layouts
- Real-time text editing with Live Edit view for immediate visual feedback
- Built-in e-commerce solution with product management, categories, and shop features
Watch for
Requires PHP 8.2+ and multiple extensions, which may limit hosting options
Migration highlight
Launch an Online Store Without Coding
Entrepreneurs drag products, images, and payment modules onto pages to create a fully functional e-commerce site in hours instead of weeks.
Onlook
AI‑powered visual editor that builds Next.js apps in the browser
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- AI chat that generates and edits code from natural language
- Visual, Figma‑like UI with drag‑and‑drop layout editing
- Instant side‑by‑side code and design preview
Watch for
Currently limited to Next.js/Tailwind projects
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Rapid MVP prototyping
Generate a functional Next.js prototype from a text prompt in minutes, then tweak layout visually.
Builder.io
Visual development platform turning designs into production code
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- Integrates with existing components across React, Vue, Svelte, Qwik, Angular, and React Native
- Import Figma designs directly or use drag-and-drop visual editor
- Publish updates via SDKs or export clean code for version control
Watch for
Requires initial integration effort to connect components and SDKs
Migration highlight
Marketing Landing Pages
Marketing teams build and iterate campaign pages using existing design system components without developer involvement, reducing time-to-market from weeks to hours.
VvvebJs
Vanilla JavaScript drag-and-drop page builder with zero dependencies
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployJavaScript
Why teams choose it
- Zero dependencies—pure vanilla JavaScript with no build tools required
- Visual drag-and-drop editor with live preview and inline code editing
- Bootstrap 5 components, media gallery with CC0 search, and Google Fonts support
Watch for
Requires webserver for full functionality due to iframe security restrictions
Migration highlight
Custom CMS Page Editor
Embed VvvebJs into a content management system to let users visually design pages without writing HTML, saving development time on custom editor interfaces.
Craft.js
Create custom drag‑and‑drop page editors using React.
Permissive licenseIntegration-friendlyTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- Modular drag‑and‑drop system built on React.
- Full control over component editing and UI layout.
- Extensible API for state manipulation and custom actions.
Watch for
Requires developer to implement editor UI from scratch.
Migration highlight
Custom Landing Page Builder
Enable marketers to assemble landing pages with brand‑specific components while preserving full design control.
Webstudio
Visual website builder that puts data and infrastructure in your hands
Self-host friendlyActive developmentIntegration-friendlyTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- Full‑control visual builder with drag‑and‑drop layout
- Connects to any headless CMS via API
- Supports every CSS property for pixel‑perfect design
Watch for
Steeper learning curve for non‑technical designers
Migration highlight
Launch a marketing site backed by a headless CMS
Design and publish pages visually while content is managed in your preferred CMS, with full control over hosting.
Choosing a website builders & landing pages alternative
Teams replacing Framer in website builders & landing pages workflows typically weigh self-hosting needs, integration coverage, and licensing obligations.
- 3 projects let you self-host and keep customer data on infrastructure you control.
- 12 options are actively maintained with recent commits.
Tip: shortlist one hosted and one self-hosted option so stakeholders can compare trade-offs before migrating away from Framer.