Duda duda.coFree alternatives to Duda
Duda costs $25/mo on the Basic plan, or $300 a year. Here are 5 free and open-source options, what each one does, and what you give up compared with paying.
01At a glance
| Alternative | Type | Where it runs | Works on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete CMS | Open source | You host it | Web, Your server |
| Plasmic | Open source | Hosted or self-hosted | Web, Your server |
| Silex | Open source | Hosted or self-hosted | Web, Your server |
| Vvveb | Open source | You host it | Web, Your server |
| Webstudio | Open source | Hosted or self-hosted | Web, Your server |
02Each alternative, in detail
In-page editing, reusable blocks, permissions and workflows; hosting and client support are no longer bundled.
Versus paying: Concrete CMS lacks Duda's agency-first white-label dashboard, client billing/handoff workflow and managed hosting.
Setup: Release ZIP to PHP hosting, create a MySQL/MariaDB database, then finish the browser installer
Watch for: PHP hosting, a database, writable directories, and responsibility for updates, backups and outbound mail
850 GitHub stars (checked Aug 6, 2026)
concretecms.org →Reusable components, collaboration and unlimited projects free; client handoff is less agency-tailored.
Versus paying: Plasmic lacks Duda's agency-specific white-label dashboard, client billing and standardized multi-site handoff workflow.
Setup: Hosted signup; optional npm-installed Plasmic CLI for React code generation and deployment in your own repository
Watch for: Free hosted output keeps Plasmic branding; codegen/self-deployment requires a Node/React project and deployment workflow
6,900 GitHub stars (checked Aug 6, 2026)
plasmic.app →A free visual publisher for client sites with export; reusable-section workflows are basic.
Versus paying: Silex's reusable sections, permissions, collaboration and client handoff are basic beside Duda's agency workflow.
Setup: Use the hosted editor with a GitLab login, install the desktop alpha, or run the official Docker setup
Watch for: The stable hosted route starts with a GitLab account; the desktop build is still labelled alpha
2,919 GitHub stars (checked Aug 6, 2026)
silex.me →A visual CMS with multisite support, reusable themes and forms; the agency dashboard is less civilized.
Versus paying: Vvveb has no comparably polished agency dashboard, white-label client workflow or managed fleet of sites.
Setup: Download and upload the PHP release, open the site URL, and complete the browser installer
Watch for: PHP hosting, a database, writable files, mail and payment configuration, plus ongoing server updates
1,200 GitHub stars (checked Aug 6, 2026)
vvveb.com →Responsive visual sites with reusable components and CMS data; agency management becomes your own process.
Versus paying: Webstudio has no built-in agency billing, white-label client portal or managed multi-client workflow.
Setup: Hosted signup or desktop app; alternatively export the project or deploy the self-hosted builder/site
Watch for: The free cloud plan publishes only to a Webstudio subdomain; a free custom domain requires export or self-hosting
8,800 GitHub stars (checked Aug 6, 2026)
webstudio.is →03What you give up by leaving Duda
- agency workflow, white-labeling, hosting, client permissions, and support
- large template marketplace
- managed hosting and CDN
- advanced CMS
- commerce and agency workflows
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.
04Questions
Is there a free alternative to Duda?
Yes. This page compares 5: Concrete CMS, Plasmic, Silex, Vvveb and Webstudio. All of them are open source, so you can run them yourself.
How much does Duda cost?
$25/mo on the Basic plan (monthly), which is $300 a year. Prices checked Aug 14, 2026.
What do you give up with a free alternative to Duda?
Most often: agency workflow, white-labeling, hosting, client permissions, and support, large template marketplace, managed hosting and CDN and advanced CMS. Each alternative on this page lists its own gap under “Versus paying.”
Can AI build me my own version of Duda?
Half-bot. 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.
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you decide.
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