Silex
Free visual website builder that exports static HTML and CSS you can host anywhere.
Non-profit maintained, GrapesJS-based, with CMS bindings and an alpha desktop app.
Silex is a visual website builder from the non-profit Silex Labs that exports clean static HTML and CSS. It suits freelancers and agencies who want a Webflow-style designer without a subscription.
What it is
Silex is a drag-and-drop editor built on GrapesJS with HTML, CSS and JS editors, SEO fields and a plugin system. Components can bind to WordPress, Strapi, Squidex or any GraphQL API, and output works with 11ty. An alpha desktop app built with Tauri adds an MCP server for AI agents.
Who it's for
It suits web designers, WordPress developers and agencies who want plain static output they can host anywhere. It does not suit anyone who needs managed hosting, since you pick your own host, and the desktop app is still alpha.
Key features
Static HTML and CSS export
Output is standard files you can host on any server.
CMS data binding
Bind components to WordPress, Strapi, Squidex or any GraphQL API.
GrapesJS-based editor
Drag-and-drop building with code editors for HTML, CSS and JS.
Alpha desktop app
Work offline with no account; includes an MCP server for AI agents.
Plugin system
Extend with server and client plugins in JS or TS.
11ty compatibility
Generate static sites from templates and deploy with CI.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- No premium tier: the README says all features are included and it is free software under AGPL.
- Exports plain HTML and CSS, so leaving Silex does not mean rebuilding your site.
- Binds page components to WordPress or GraphQL content.
- Maintained by a non-profit with public finances.
Where it falls short
- The online version at v3.silex.me needs a GitLab account for storage.
- The desktop app is alpha, so expect rough edges.
- Self-hosting means running Docker or Node.js with pnpm yourself.
- Static output has no built-in form or e-commerce backend.
Pricing & license
Silex is free under AGPL-3.0, and the README says there is no premium tier. The only cost is hosting the sites you build, plus your own server if you self-host the editor.
Open remote AI-training roles
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FAQ
Does Silex cost anything?
No. The README says it is free software with all features included and no premium tier.
Can I use it without a GitLab account?
Yes, the alpha desktop app works offline with no account.
What does it export?
Standard static HTML and CSS that you can host anywhere.
