Publii is a free, open-source desktop CMS for building and publishing static websites and blogs. Content is edited locally on your computer and published as fast, secure static HTML to hosting, GitHub Pages, Netlify, or your own server — no server-side CMS to maintain.
- Pricing
- Free
- Highlights
- Open source
Pros
- ✓ Free and open source
- ✓ Static output is fast and secure
- ✓ No ongoing server/CMS maintenance
- ✓ Works offline while writing
Cons
- ✕ Desktop-only — no browser-based editing
- ✕ Less suited to multi-author teams
- ✕ Smaller theme ecosystem than WordPress
Features
Static Site GenerationDesktop App (Offline Editing)BloggingThemesSEO ToolsCustom FieldsMultiple Publishing TargetsOpen SourceNo Server-Side CMS Required
Use cases
- Bloggers
- Developers
- Small Business Websites
- Portfolio Sites
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