Publii

Yes, Publii is completely free, forever. It is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 license with no premium versions or hidden costs. All features and future updates are free.

Absolutely. Publii runs as a desktop application on your computer, allowing you to write posts, edit pages, customize themes, and preview your site without an internet connection. Internet is only needed when deploying your site to a hosting platform.

Publii supports one-click deployment to multiple platforms, including Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Netlify, GitHub Pages, GitLab Pages, and FTP/SFTP. You can also manually export your site and upload files to any host that supports standard HTML files.

No coding knowledge is required. Publii is designed for anyone who can use WordPress or basic desktop software. It features visual editors, drag-and-drop features, and clear settings panels. While customization with HTML, CSS, or JavaScript is possible, it is optional.

A static site is a collection of pre-built web pages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) that are served directly to visitors without any server-side processing or database queries. This results in faster load times, better security, and lower hosting costs.

Yes, Publii is an excellent choice for privacy-focused websites. Since it generates static HTML files with no backend or database, it collects minimal visitor data, making GDPR compliance simpler and reducing the risk of data breaches.

A static CMS like Publii provides a visual interface for managing content, similar to WordPress, while a static site generator typically requires command-line tools and coding knowledge. Static CMS platforms offer user-friendly features like visual editors and multi-user support, whereas static site generators often require manual editing of files and configuration.