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About Ycode
What is Ycode?
Ycode is an open-source visual website builder and content management system (CMS). It combines a modern drag-and-drop interface with the flexibility of self-hosting or using a managed cloud service. Unlike closed platforms, Ycode gives you full code access and ownership of your data.
What problem does it solve?
Traditional website builders lock you into their ecosystem — your design, content, and infrastructure depend on their pricing, rules, and roadmap. Ycode frees you from vendor lock-in by offering an open-source alternative. You can self-host on your own infrastructure or use Ycode Cloud for a fully managed experience, keeping control over your site at every level.
Who is it for?
Ycode is ideal for designers, freelancers, agencies, and founders who need a visual builder but refuse to sacrifice ownership. It is not for complete beginners who prefer a one-click drag-and-drop solution with no setup — the self-host option requires some technical comfort. Typical users include product designers building client sites, founders switching from Webflow or WordPress, and agencies needing GDPR-compliant, customizable solutions.
Real use cases
Build marketing sites, landing pages, blogs, or portfolio sites with unlimited pages and CMS items. Use the visual editor to design layouts, then connect Supabase for backend data. The open-source repo allows custom components, custom domains, and multilingual content — all with community and email support on cloud plans.
Key features
- Visual drag-and-drop builder — Design responsive websites without writing code, with a straightforward UI loved by designers.
- Open-source & self-host — Fork the repo on GitHub, deploy via Vercel, connect Supabase, and keep full code access and control.
- Ycode Cloud managed hosting — 14-day free trial with global CDN, automatic updates, and maintenance — no DevOps needed.
- Unlimited users, pages, form entries & languages — Every plan scales with your team and content needs; no hidden caps.
- CMS with collection filtering & pagination — Manage dynamic content with sorting and component overrides, plus a rich-text editor.
- Custom domains & components — Use your own domain, create reusable components, and publish with confidence.
- Active community & regular releases — Connect on Discord with designers and founders; frequent updates based on real feedback.
SaaSpartout Score
7.1
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
Ycode Pricing
Ycode pricing: from $0/mo (self-host) or $25/mo (Cloud).
Self-Host – $0/month
- Open source Ycode platform
- Host on your own infrastructure
- Full code access
- Custom domains
- Unlimited users, pages, CMS items, form entries & languages
- Community support
Cloud – $25/month (yearly) / $30/month (monthly)
- Fully managed Ycode hosting
- Automatic updates & maintenance
- Global CDN & fast hosting
- Custom domains
- Unlimited users, pages, form entries & languages
- 20,000 CMS items
- Community & email support
Start a 14-day free trial of Cloud. No credit card required? (Check Ycode site for trial details.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Ycode free?
Yes, you can self-host Ycode for free — it’s open source and costs $0 per month. There is also a paid Cloud plan starting at $25/month (yearly) with a 14-day free trial.
What is Ycode used for?
Ycode is a visual website builder and CMS for building marketing sites, landing pages, blogs, and client portfolios. It’s especially popular among designers and agencies who want full control without proprietary lock-in.
How much does Ycode cost?
Self-hosting is free ($0/month). Ycode Cloud costs $25/month if billed yearly, or $30/month month-to-month. Plans include unlimited users and pages.
Who is Ycode best for?
Ycode is best for designers, freelancers, agencies, and founders who need a visual builder but want open-source flexibility. It’s a strong alternative to Webflow, WordPress, and Framer.
What are the main limitations of Ycode?
Self-hosting requires some technical setup (GitHub, Vercel, Supabase). The Cloud plan caps CMS items at 20,000. There is no phone support — only community and email on Cloud plans.
Can I use Ycode for e-commerce?
Ycode currently focuses on content websites and CMS-driven sites, not dedicated e-commerce. You could integrate third-party payment tools via custom code, but there is no native shopping cart.
