5 alternatives to Duda
Compare free and open-source solutions before building your own. Check each option’s license, setup, and limitations.
Responsive visual sites with reusable components and CMS data; agency management becomes your own process.
LicenseAGPL-3.0+
PlatformsOn your machine or in the cloud
InstallationHosted signup or desktop app; alternatively export the project or deploy the self-hosted builder/site
ModelsWebstudio Inception AI and MCP integrations; the hosted model provider is not named in official documentation
DataProjects and assets live in Webstudio Cloud when hosted there; export/self-host routes produce source or static assets under the user's deployment
Limitations compared to DudaWebstudio has no built-in agency billing, white-label client portal or managed multi-client workflow.
SetupThe free cloud plan publishes only to a Webstudio subdomain; a free custom domain requires export or self-hosting
Facts verified 2026-08-10
Reusable components, collaboration and unlimited projects free; client handoff is less agency-tailored.
LicenseMIT AND AGPL-3.0
PlatformsOn your machine or in the cloud
InstallationHosted signup; optional npm-installed Plasmic CLI for React code generation and deployment in your own repository
ModelsPlasmic AI (beta); the official site does not name its underlying model provider
DataHosted projects and CMS records in Plasmic Cloud; codegen writes React components plus plasmic.json and plasmic.lock into the user's repository
Limitations compared to DudaPlasmic lacks Duda's agency-specific white-label dashboard, client billing and standardized multi-site handoff workflow.
SetupFree hosted output keeps Plasmic branding; codegen/self-deployment requires a Node/React project and deployment workflow
Facts verified 2026-08-10
A free visual publisher for client sites with export; reusable-section workflows are basic.
LicenseAGPL-3.0+
PlatformsOn your machine or in the cloud
InstallationUse the hosted editor with a GitLab login, install the desktop alpha, or run the official Docker setup
ModelsOptional desktop MCP workflow can connect to Ollama, OpenCode, Goose or Claude Code
DataProject JSON and assets in GitLab, FTP or local storage; publishing produces ordinary static HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Limitations compared to DudaSilex's reusable sections, permissions, collaboration and client handoff are basic beside Duda's agency workflow.
SetupThe stable hosted route starts with a GitLab account; the desktop build is still labelled alpha
Facts verified 2026-08-10
A visual CMS with multisite support, reusable themes and forms; the agency dashboard is less civilized.
LicenseAGPL-3.0+
PlatformsOn your server
InstallationDownload and upload the PHP release, open the site URL, and complete the browser installer
DataContent, products, orders and settings in MySQL/MariaDB, SQLite or PostgreSQL; media and downloadable files on the server filesystem
Limitations compared to DudaVvveb has no comparably polished agency dashboard, white-label client workflow or managed fleet of sites.
SetupPHP hosting, a database, writable files, mail and payment configuration, plus ongoing server updates
Facts verified 2026-08-10
In-page editing, reusable blocks, permissions and workflows; hosting and client support are no longer bundled.
LicenseMIT
PlatformsOn your server
InstallationRelease ZIP to PHP hosting, create a MySQL/MariaDB database, then finish the browser installer
DataPages, users, settings and block data in SQL; uploaded assets in the server file manager or a configured remote storage location
Limitations compared to DudaConcrete CMS lacks Duda's agency-first white-label dashboard, client billing/handoff workflow and managed hosting.
SetupPHP hosting, a database, writable directories, and responsibility for updates, backups and outbound mail
Facts verified 2026-08-10
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GrapesJSAn embeddable editor developers use to build Duda-like products, not Duda-like product itself.
| Tool | License | Setup | Platforms | Stars | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webstudio | AGPL-3.0+ | Self-hosted with ongoing maintenance | web, self-hosted | 8,800 | 2026-08 |
| Plasmic | MIT AND AGPL-3.0 | Hosted by the provider | web, self-hosted | 6,900 | 2026-08 |
| Silex | AGPL-3.0+ | Hosted by the provider | web, self-hosted | 2,919 | 2026-08 |
| Vvveb | AGPL-3.0+ | Self-hosted with ongoing maintenance | web, self-hosted | 1,200 | 2026-08 |
| Concrete CMS | MIT | Self-hosted with ongoing maintenance | web, self-hosted | 850 | 2026-08 |
People still pay for Duda because the page renderer is reproducible, but customers pay to avoid becoming their own hosting and browser-compatibility team. The recurring cost buys responsive rendering, forms, domains, certificates, deploys, backups, template maintenance, and browser regressions, not just the visible interface. If those points do not matter to you, the options above could save $228 per year.
Is there a free alternative to Duda?
Yes: Webstudio, Plasmic, Silex. This page lists 5 free or open-source options. Check the limitations of each.
Should I build my own Duda?
Our verdict: With trade-offs. The core loop is buildable, but a dependable replacement becomes a real weekend or multi-day project. For Duda, build and manage one client-ready responsive site from reusable sections. The hard boundary is agency workflow, white-labeling, hosting, client permissions, and support, plus editor polish, hosting, templates, and ecosystem. The complete prompt is on the Duda page on Vibe Radar.
