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Blocs alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Blocs alternative is Publii (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Blocs compared with 6 alternatives: Bootstrap Studio, Pinegrow, RapidWeaver Elements, Publii, Nicepage and 1 more.
Blocs has a free plan. Paid plans start at $112.99 one-time (Standard, price shown as including tax). 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlocsThis tool | Free plan · from $112.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Bootstrap Studio | From $29 one-time | No | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Pinegrow | Free trial · from $49.50/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| RapidWeaver Elements | Free trial · from $99/yr | Trial only | macOS |
| Publii | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Nicepage | Free plan · from $6.75/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Tumult Hype | Free trial · from $49.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
How each one differs from Blocs
Bootstrap Studio
Desktop drag-and-drop editor for Bootstrap websites
- Bootstrap Studio starts at $29 one-time.
- Bootstrap Studio has no free plan, unlike Blocs.
- Bootstrap Studio also lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Bootstrap Studio lists no iOS app, which Blocs has.
- Bootstrap Studio also covers online store.
Suits: Freelancers building static sites for clients without a CMS
Pinegrow
Visual HTML, CSS and Tailwind editor for desktop and browser
- Pinegrow starts at $49.50 per year, shown with $99 crossed out.
- Pinegrow has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Blocs.
- Pinegrow also lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps.
- Pinegrow lists no iOS app, which Blocs has.
- Pinegrow also covers online store.
Suits: Front-end developers who want a visual editor over plain HTML and CSS
RapidWeaver Elements
Mac-only visual website builder that publishes to your own server
- RapidWeaver Elements starts at $99 per year, single user on up to 3 Macs.
- RapidWeaver Elements has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Blocs.
- RapidWeaver Elements lists no iOS app, which Blocs has.
- RapidWeaver Elements also covers Markdown.
Suits: Mac users who want to own their site files and host them anywhere
Publii
Free open-source desktop CMS that publishes static websites
- Publii is free.
- Publii also lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Publii lists no iOS app, which Blocs has.
- Publii is open source, according to its own site.
- Publii also covers Markdown.
Suits: Bloggers and small business owners who want a site without a CMS on the server
Nicepage
Drag-and-drop page builder for HTML, WordPress and Joomla sites
- Nicepage starts at $6.75 per month, billed annually (Personal).
- Nicepage also lists a web app and a Windows app.
- Nicepage lists no iOS app, which Blocs has.
- Nicepage also covers forms and online store.
Suits: Designers who want to build HTML, WordPress and Joomla sites in one editor
Tumult Hype
Mac app for building animated HTML5 content without code
- Tumult Hype starts at $49.99 one-time.
- Tumult Hype has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Blocs.
- Tumult Hype lists no iOS app, which Blocs has.
- Tumult Hype does not cover templates, which Blocs does.
Suits: Designers adding animation to pages, banners and infographics
Limits worth knowing in Blocs
- The desktop editor runs on macOS only; iPad and iPhone are separate companion apps.
- The free version cannot export code or publish, so a real launch needs Standard or Plus.
- No hosting is included, and e-commerce works only through third-party integrations.
- Updates are free within Blocs 6, but moving from Blocs 5 to 6 is a paid upgrade.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Blocs?
The alternatives to Blocs in this directory are Bootstrap Studio, Pinegrow, RapidWeaver Elements, Publii, Nicepage and Tumult Hype. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Blocs.
Is there a free alternative to Blocs?
Yes. Publii is free to use. Nicepage has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Blocs alternatives work on Windows?
The Blocs listing does not include a Windows app. Bootstrap Studio, Pinegrow, Publii and Nicepage list one.
Which Blocs alternatives work on Linux?
The Blocs listing does not include a Linux app. Bootstrap Studio, Pinegrow and Publii list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Blocs?
Publii is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.