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ycode

Open-Source Website Builder with Visual Editor and CMS for Self-Hosting

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AI Summary

Ycode is a visual website builder and CMS available as an open-source solution. The tool can be self-hosted (via Vercel and Supabase) or used as a fully managed cloud solution. It is aimed at designers, developers, and teams who want to maintain full control over their web infrastructure.

✓ Pros

+ Open source with full code control and self-hosting option
+ Unlimited pages, users, and CMS items with self-hosting
+ Cost-effective cloud alternative to Webflow ($25/month)

✗ Cons

− Requires technical know-how for self-hosting setup (Vercel, Supabase)
− Cloud version limits CMS items to 20,000

Use Cases

→ Creating marketing websites without code using a visual editor
→ Self-hosting corporate websites on your own infrastructure
→ Migrating from Webflow to a more cost-effective alternative
→ Building multilingual websites with integrated CMS

Who is it for?

For designers, developers, and companies looking for a flexible website builder with Webflow-like features, but who value open source and full control.

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