About Silex
Silex is a free, open source visual builder for static websites. It is maintained by a non-profit organisation and aims to produce fast, standards-based sites.
What it does
You design pages in a visual editor, and the tool outputs static files. Silex can connect to content sources such as WordPress, Strapi and other APIs, so client content stays editable. Templates are offered for common site types, and the project also mentions a desktop app in alpha with offline support.
Key features
- Visual editor for static websites
- Templates for freelancers and agencies
- Connect pages to WordPress, Strapi or other APIs
- Start in the browser with nothing to install
- Self-host the builder on your own server
Who it's for
Web designers, freelancers and agencies who want to keep control of their tools. Students learning design and teams that need fast static sites will also find it useful.
Pricing and good to know
Silex is free and open source, with the code published under the AGPL-3.0 licence. The project is partly funded by its community, and some planned features and template packs are paid for through contributions on the site. Check the project site for the current state of features before relying on them.
Highlights
- Visual editor for static websites
- Templates for freelancers and agencies
- Connect pages to WordPress, Strapi or other APIs
- Start in the browser with nothing to install
- Self-host the builder on your own server
