Silex

Silex is a free and open-source website builder for creating static sites visually. It's designed for web professionals, no-code developers, and agencies who want to build fast, standards-compliant websites. It requires some learning. If you need a site live in ten minutes, you might look elsewhere. The tool focuses on giving you full control over your work.

The builder is designed for the modern static and headless web. It exposes standard HTML and CSS concepts, so the skills you develop are universal and not tied to a single platform. This approach avoids vendor lock-in. Silex is maintained by a non-profit organization, ensuring it remains free and its future is guided by its users, not investors.

It provides a flexible environment for professional web design.

• CMS and API integration: Design with dynamic data by connecting your site to any third-party CMS or API.
• Total flexibility: Its open architecture means you can choose your own hosting and customize your workflow to fit your needs.
• Desktop app: Work entirely offline or with local files using the installable app for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Optimized output: Every site is built to be fast, accessible, SEO-friendly, and eco-friendly.
• Privacy focused: Websites you create have no tracking or third-party cookies by default. Your data is not for sale.

The project is community-driven and grows because people find it useful, not through advertising. Users can contribute to the project and even directly fund the development of features they need. Because it's free software, you control the tools, the cost, and the websites you produce.