Can I open-source Webflow?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Ghost (49k stars), WordPress (20k stars), Webstudio (9k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Webflow — self-host with docker and stop paying $25/mo.
They pay because a designer can ship and maintain a production site without engineering every component.
xdesigner fidelity
xCMS
xhosting
xanimations
xclient handoff
xmarketplace/templates
xforms
xSEO tooling
These projects already replace it, free.
WWordPressPowers 40% of the web — themes, plugins, and full ownership of your site.open source↗WWebstudioThe closest honest replacement: visual CSS, reusable components and CMS data, with free custom domains only when self-hosted.open source↗PPlasmicA hosted visual builder and CMS with custom domains free; the badge stays and the mental model leans React.open source↗What each one is, in full: WordPress
all 7 open-source alternatives to Webflow →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Webflow pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| site starter | $0/workspace | $0/workspace | Webflow.io subdomain; 2 static pages; 50 CMS items; 1 GB bandwidth; 50 form submissions total |
| site basic | $25/workspace | $15/workspace | 1 custom-domain site; 300 static pages; no CMS; 10 GB bandwidth; unlimited form submissions |
| site premium | $39/workspace | $25/workspace | 1 custom-domain site; 300 static pages; 20,000 CMS items; 40 CMS collections; 50 GB base bandwidth; unlimited forms |
| platform team | — | $2500/workspace | Annual contract; 10 full seats included; up to 100 CMS collections, about 500 static pages and up to 30 TB bandwidth, plus enterprise workflow/localization controls |
| platform enterprise | custom | — | Custom traffic, seat, governance, security and service limits |
| ecommerce standard | — | $29/workspace | 500 ecommerce items; 2,000 CMS items; 50 GB bandwidth; 2% Webflow transaction fee |
| ecommerce plus | — | $74/workspace | 5,000 ecommerce items; up to 10,000 CMS items; 100 GB bandwidth; 0% Webflow transaction fee |
| ecommerce advanced | — | $212/workspace | 15,000 ecommerce items; up to 10,000 CMS items; 100 GB bandwidth; 0% Webflow transaction fee |
| workspace starter | $0/workspace | $0/workspace | 2 staging sites; 2 pages/site; 50 CMS items/site; 200 AI credits; 1 full seat |
| workspace core | — | $19/user | 10 staging sites; 300 pages/site; 300 AI credits; 1 full seat included; code export and shared libraries |
| workspace growth | — | $49/user | Unlimited staging sites; 300 pages/site; 400 AI credits; 1 full seat included; publishing and site-role controls |
| freelancer workspace starter | $0/workspace | $0/workspace | 2 staging sites; 1 full seat; 1 free client seat per paid site; 200 AI credits |
| freelancer workspace | — | $16/user | 10 staging sites; full CMS on staged sites; 1 free client seat per paid site; 300 AI credits |
| agency workspace | — | $35/user | Unlimited staging sites; 3 free client seats per paid site; 400 AI credits; roles, password protection and redirects |
free tierSite Starter: 2 pages, 50 CMS items, 1 GB bandwidth and 50 lifetime form submissions on a Webflow.io domain; free Workspace tiers include 1 full seat, 2 staging sites and 200 AI credits
billingfree + monthly/annual Site billing; Workspace and Ecommerce annual effective prices shown, with some monthly amounts not publicly exposed in accessible markup; Platform Team is annual-contract-only
hidden costsA paid Site/Ecommerce plan and a paid Workspace can stack; extra Full seats are $39/month and Limited seats $15/month when billed yearly; 2,000 extra AI credits cost $20/month yearly; premium bandwidth starts at $20/month yearly or $30 monthly per extra 50 GB; Localize, Optimize and Analyze are separate; Ecommerce Standard adds a 2% Webflow fee plus processor fees; repeated traffic surges can trigger an automatic upgrade
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Webflow?
Yes. WordPress replaces Webflow today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Webflow cost?
Webflow costs about $25/month (Basic site, checked 2026-07-30), which is $300 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Webflow?
Honestly: designer fidelity; CMS; hosting; animations; client handoff; marketplace/templates; forms; SEO tooling. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Webflow?
Yes: WordPress (Powers 40% of the web — themes, plugins, and full ownership of your site.) Webstudio (The closest honest replacement: visual CSS, reusable components and CMS data, with free custom domains only when self-hosted.) Plasmic (A hosted visual builder and CMS with custom domains free; the badge stays and the mental model leans React.) All 7 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/webflow/alternatives.