listmonkManage subscriber lists and send newsletter campaigns from your server.
Free self-hosted software · hosting and SMTP delivery cost extra.
Websites & hosting
Hugo
Free optionOpen sourceLocal
Build a static website from content files and reusable templates.
What you can use it for
Build a static website from content files and reusable templates.
- Covers the core use case of Carrd Pro without a subscription.
- 90.1k GitHub stars, Apache-2.0, last commit 2026-10-14
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Build a static website without paying for a site-builder subscription. Hosting, domains, forms, commerce and a hosted publishing interface are separate. For WordPress.com: Create a static blog or website from files and templates. Requires technical setup and separate hosting; no managed browser CMS, email or commerce parity. IndiePage: Publish a personal/startup portfolio and project links. Revenue figures are manually maintained. No connected Stripe/Lemon Squeezy revenue badges, IndiePage leaderboard, built-in audience or newsletter parity. Requires templates and separate static hosting.
Before you switch
Need to write templates/pick a theme
Alternatives to these paid apps
Each comparison covers the workflow described above, rather than every paid feature.
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WebstudioBuild static portfolio and brochure websites visually and export or publish them.
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Publish static websites from Git with HTTPS and custom domains.
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