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Publii alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Publii alternative for most people is WordPress.com (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of website and landing page builders. It's also the best free one.

Publii compared with 6 alternatives: RapidWeaver Elements, WordPress.com, Mobirise, Nicepage, Pinegrow and 1 more.

Publii is free to use. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PubliiThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
RapidWeaver ElementsFree trial · from $99/yrTrial onlymacOS
WordPress.comFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
MobiriseFree plan · from $149/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows
NicepageFree plan · from $6.75/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows
PinegrowFree trial · from $49.50/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
BlocsFree plan · from $112.99 one-timeYesmacOS, iOS

Price against what you get

Publii has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

WordPress.com and Nicepage score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPubliiRapidWeaver ElementsWordPress.comMobiriseNicepagePinegrow

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of website and landing page builders, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Publii

  1. 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 Publii.
    • RapidWeaver Elements lists no Windows and Linux apps, which Publii has.

    Suits: Mac users who want to own their site files and host them anywhere

    RapidWeaver Elements vs PubliiRapidWeaver Elements pricing and details

  2. WordPress.com

    Hosted WordPress with themes, plugins and a free plan

    • WordPress.com starts at $4 per site / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
    • WordPress.com also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
    • WordPress.com also covers email campaigns.
    • WordPress.com does not cover Markdown, which Publii does.

    Suits: Bloggers and writers who want WordPress without running a server

    WordPress.com vs PubliiWordPress.com pricing and details

  3. Mobirise

    Free desktop website builder with paid themes, extensions and AI

    • Mobirise starts at $149 per year (KIT).
    • Mobirise also lists a web app.
    • Mobirise lists no Linux app, which Publii has.
    • Mobirise also covers forms.
    • Mobirise does not cover Markdown, which Publii does.

    Suits: People who want to build sites offline and host them anywhere

    Mobirise vs PubliiMobirise pricing and details

  4. 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.
    • Nicepage lists no Linux app, which Publii has.
    • Nicepage also covers forms and online store.
    • Nicepage does not cover Markdown, which Publii does.

    Suits: Designers who want to build HTML, WordPress and Joomla sites in one editor

    Nicepage vs PubliiNicepage pricing and details

  5. 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 Publii.
    • Pinegrow also lists a web app.
    • Pinegrow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Pinegrow also covers online store.

    Suits: Front-end developers who want a visual editor over plain HTML and CSS

    Pinegrow vs PubliiPinegrow pricing and details

  6. Blocs

    Visual website builder for Mac that exports code you host yourself

    • Blocs starts at $112.99 one-time (Standard, price shown as including tax).
    • Blocs also lists an iOS app.
    • Blocs lists no Windows and Linux apps, which Publii has.
    • Blocs can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Blocs does not cover Markdown, which Publii does.

    Suits: Mac users who want to own the exported site code

    Blocs vs PubliiBlocs pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Publii

  • You must arrange and pay for your own hosting; the app only generates the files.
  • Premium themes and plugins on the Publii marketplace are paid extras.
  • The published site is static, with no database or PHP behind it, so dynamic features need outside services.
  • Content is edited on one computer; there is no hosted multi-user editor.
Publii pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Publii?

The alternatives to Publii in this directory are RapidWeaver Elements, WordPress.com, Mobirise, Nicepage, Pinegrow and Blocs. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Publii.

Is there a free alternative to Publii?

Yes. WordPress.com, Mobirise, Nicepage and Blocs have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Publii alternatives work on Android?

The Publii listing does not include an Android app. WordPress.com lists one.

Which Publii alternatives work on iOS?

The Publii listing does not include an iOS app. WordPress.com and Blocs list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.