Silex
A free visual builder that exports ordinary HTML; portfolio templates are less polished but your files are yours.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0+
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedthey host it
- Installation
- Use the hosted editor with a GitLab login, install the desktop alpha, or run the official Docker setup
- Operational Setup
- The stable hosted route starts with a GitLab account; the desktop build is still labelled alpha
- Where Your Data Lives
- Project JSON and assets in GitLab, FTP or local storage; publishing produces ordinary static HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Silex supplies fewer polished portfolio templates and none of Carbonmade's discovery or portfolio-specific guidance.
Replaces 9 paid apps
up to $114.58/mo ($1,375/yr) in subscriptions
Silex FAQ
Common questions
Is Silex free and open source?+
Silex is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0+ that runs on local or hosted. A free visual builder that exports ordinary HTML; portfolio templates are less polished but your files are yours.
What paid software does Silex replace?+
Silex serves as a free replacement for 9 paid SaaS applications: Carbonmade, Cargo, Carrd, Dorik, Duda, Readymag, Tilda, Typedream, Unicorn Platform, saving up to $114.58/month ($1,375/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Silex?+
Installation: Use the hosted editor with a GitLab login, install the desktop alpha, or run the official Docker setup. Setup notes: The stable hosted route starts with a GitLab account; the desktop build is still labelled alpha
What is the catch or trade-off with Silex?+
Silex supplies fewer polished portfolio templates and none of Carbonmade's discovery or portfolio-specific guidance.