Stick to the standards, own your tools — this should be the norm.
Visual editor, CMS integration, hosting included — all in one free/libre and open-source platform.
Silex is maintained by Silex Labs, a non-profit. No investors, no exit strategy, no risk of enshittification. Start on v3.silex.me for free — nothing to install. Self-host anytime. Desktop app with AI coming soon.
This template pack unlocks the public release of 4 production-ready Silex templates, designed for freelancers, agencies, and professional cl
Silex Desktop is an installable app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It allows working entirely offline or with local files for faster perform
All sites: fast, accessible, SEO-optimized, eco-friendly. Best for web professionals building multiple sites, students learning design, teams needing static site performance, and agencies scaling client work. You might prefer something else if you need zero learning curve or a site live in 10 minutes.
The use of dynamic pages to create a visually stunning user experience while keeping edition simple with a third party CMS. Whether you're crafting a blog, a small business website, or an e-commerce website, Silex offers endless possibilities for creating a personalized and visually striking website.
Here are examples of websites by the community of freelance no-code developers and web agencies.
These companies understand the power of free/libre software. Our finances on opencollectives
Here are some stats we see anonymously on v3.silex.me:
Since 2009
40 714 accounts created on gitlab.com
1,124 active users/week
297 new users/week
Price: 0€ forever
Silex exposes HTML and CSS concepts to you, nothing more. This ensures that what you learn is universally applicable, making your journey in web development both rewarding and future-proof.
Your contributions to Silex directly fuel Silex enhancements, and community growth, without any diversion to marketing or shareholder demands. You choose what you work on or the features you fund, ensuring every feature reflects the needs of its users.
At its core, Silex is the next-generation builder for the headless, composable, and static web. Built on web and open standards, it ensures your workflow is ready for tomorrow’s digital landscape.
Start with a simple static site, then plug in any CMS to make it a static site with dynamic data. Design compelling websites using content sourced directly from your CMS. Read the docs to learn about WordPress integration and more.
Silex is backed by the non-profit organization Silex Labs, holding the copyright. In addition Silex goes without a Contributor License Agreement (CLA) ensuring the AGPL license remain unchanged, as well as the price will remain free for everyone without any restrictions on how you use the software.
Silex’s open architecture and source code mean unparalleled customization. From hosting choices to CMS integration and beyond, your workflow will be uniquely yours, ready to adapt and grow with your needs and skills.
Our small and growing community is comprised of like-minded developers, no-code developers, web designers - hobbyists and professionals.
We celebrate free culture, openness and creativity.
We don't spend on ads, sponsorships, or growth hacking. If Silex grows, it's because people find it useful and tell others.
Hosted in Europe, we welcome the world.
We have regular meetups and demos that are also accessible as replay vdieos. You can check the official documentation too, and help make it better.
Here are a few testimonials of Silex users on Trustpilot
The way in which Silex v3 is going is impressive! Such a good and promising alternative to webflow as open source! What else do you need as a web designer. Thanks to Alex and GrapeJS and anyone involved into this project! I hope people will start contributing more and helping with fundings.
Silex is a good webdesign software for makers, designers, web dev beginners. And it's opensource !
The workflow to produce website makes it easy to iterate over design and add components with drag and drop.
I have used Silex to create a number of websites over a period of several years. It is by far the most powerful and graphically precise website builder that I have experienced, which is made even more remarkable by the fact that it is freeware.
Control your tools, their cost and the websites that you produce with free and open source software
Born free and open-source in 2009, Silex challenges mainstream website builders.
We are a growing community of passionate web designers and developers with a mission to liberate web creation using no-code.
Silex is maintained by the non-profit organization Silex Labs, based in Paris, France. For us, supporting the commons comes first.
Its future is in the hands of its users. You can help too!
We are more than just a website builder: Our community is comprised of like-minded developers, artists, academics, hobbyists and professionals.
We celebrate free culture, openness and creativity. Visit us on the Forums!
No tracking nor third-party cookies in the websites you create. No profiteering. Silex official instance runs on eco-friendly servers that we control. Your data is not for sale.
Hosted in Europe, we welcome the world.
With Silex you can develop skills in free software and open standards. This provides great long-term value and autonomy.
Proprietary software promises convenience, free software promises control. When you invest in yourself by learning new skills, make sure they can be monetized only by you and on your own terms.
You are the only one who can monetize your work and your website visitors.
All features are free of charge, Silex is 100% free and open source. For managed hosting or personalized advice, join the chat and talk directly with the maintainer.
