Free alternatives to Wix
1 free program that can replace Wix, a pairing checked by Radar's AI reviewer or by Radar.
Wix is an online website builder: you design pages with a visual editor and the company hosts the site for you. Small businesses, freelancers, artists and people who run shops or booking pages use it because the editor, hosting and many extras come in one package. It is a subscription service with different plans.
Before switching, check what you can take with you. Sites made with a hosted builder usually cannot be moved to another system as they are, so plan to copy your text, images, blog posts and product information yourself. Think about the domain name, email addresses, contact forms, online payments, booking tools and any statistics you use, because each one has to be set up again. Keep the old pages' addresses in mind: if they change, set up redirects so search engines and visitors can still find you. An alternative may also ask for more technical work than a drag-and-drop editor.
Hugo, listed below, builds sites from text files and templates, so expect a learning curve.
| Program | Ease | You need | Risk signals | Stars | Downloads this week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HugoTurn text files and a theme into a complete website you can host almost anywhere. | Ease Cinstall 1 or 2 tools · Windows | Other tools | Few signals | 90,307+73 in 6 days | 857,106 |
Frequently asked questions
Which free alternative to Wix is the easiest to install?
Hugo is the only option, with ease rating C (install 1 or 2 tools · Windows).
Is there a free alternative to Wix for Windows, Mac and Linux?
Windows: Hugo. macOS: Hugo. Linux: Hugo.
Are the alternatives to Wix really free?
Hugo is completely free.
How can I tell whether an alternative is trustworthy?
Each card shows the risk signals found, with the evidence. Hugo has no signal rated attention or high. See also the guide How to find a GitHub project's official repository and avoid fake copies.