Browser-based visual content platform for static sites without code, Git, or markdown hassles
Free, open-source desktop CMS for creating static websites locally and publishing them anywhere
Stage
MVP
Established
Founded
Not given
Not given
Based in
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PL
Pricing model
Free trial
Open source
Pricing
Free tier with essential features; premium features planned. Free access during beta period. Free forever for basic use. Start with 5 free posts per month.
The Publii core application is free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license. Free and premium themes and plugins are available in the Marketplace; hosting, domains, and third-party services may involve additional costs.
Key features
Real-time WYSIWYG editor with visual preview
Direct GitHub integration with OAuth authentication
Front-matter editor for metadata management
Syntax highlighting for code blocks
Image and media embedding
Mobile-friendly interface
Automatic Git commits and deployments
Supports Jekyll, Hugo, Astro, Gatsby, and Eleventy
Works with HTML pages and existing websites
Block, WYSIWYG, and Markdown editors
Responsive images with lazy loading and WebP conversion
SEO settings and structured data support
Automatic XML sitemap generation
Multiple publishing destinations
HTML and CSS minification
Handlebars theme system
Multiple author profiles
What makes it different
No setup required, works entirely in browser without installation
Seamless two-way synchronization with GitHub repositories
WYSIWYG editor combined with raw Markdown editing capability
Works with multiple static site generators in one platform
No database, PHP, or public admin panel required on hosting
Privacy-first with no tracking by default
Write and publish offline, sync to any host
Smaller attack surface than dynamic CMSs
Trusted by creators and developers for over a decade
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