Free, open-source desktop CMS for creating static websites locally and publishing them anywhere
Write in Notion, publish a polished blog in minutes
Stage
Established
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Based in
PL
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Pricing model
Open source
Freemium
Pricing
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.
Free trial: 7 days of Pro with no card required. Pro: $5/month (one-time activation, no subscription, supports up to 3 sites and 100 emails per month)
Key features
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
Publish content directly from a Notion database without moving to another editor
Automated release workflow with preview and review before publishing
Support for custom domains and SSL certificates
SEO controls including metadata, Open Graph, sitemap, and robots file
Email subscriptions with included monthly email credits
Multiple theme options with custom styling
Password-protected posts for access control
Analytics integration to track reader engagement
RSS and sitemap support for content distribution
Manage up to 3 sites from a single account
What makes it different
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
Keep your existing Notion writing workflow without switching to a new editor
One-time activation pricing with no automatic recurring charges
Complete publishing infrastructure including domains, analytics, and email built into one platform
Release workflow with explicit review of changes before publishing
No code, deployment, or server management required
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