Publii
A desktop portfolio publisher that produces a fast static site; hosting is your problem, server maintenance is not.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopone-click install
- Installation
- Install the native Windows/macOS package or Linux AppImage
- Operational Setup
- Publishing still needs separate hosting plus SFTP, GitHub or Netlify credentials/configuration
- Where Your Data Lives
- Source content and media in a user-selected local Sites Location; publishing generates static HTML, CSS and assets, with optional local backup archives
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Publii has no hosted portfolio service, discovery network or portfolio-specific presentation layer; publishing and hosting are separate.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $39/mo ($468/yr) in subscriptions
Publii FAQ
Common questions
Is Publii free and open source?+
Publii is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0 that runs on local. A desktop portfolio publisher that produces a fast static site; hosting is your problem, server maintenance is not.
What paid software does Publii replace?+
Publii serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Carbonmade, Tilda, Typedream, Unicorn Platform, saving up to $39/month ($468/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Publii?+
Installation: Install the native Windows/macOS package or Linux AppImage. Setup notes: Publishing still needs separate hosting plus SFTP, GitHub or Netlify credentials/configuration
What is the catch or trade-off with Publii?+
Publii has no hosted portfolio service, discovery network or portfolio-specific presentation layer; publishing and hosting are separate.