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Silex vs Framer: catalog facts
Silex	Framer
Free Free and open source under the AGPL with all features included and no premium tier.	Freemium A free tier is available, with paid plans for published sites and more features.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Exports standard static HTML and CSS with no lock-in Visual editor with full CSS control	Hosting, CMS and SEO built in AI-generated pages remain editable on the canvas
Desktop app was still announced as coming soon Smaller template and plugin ecosystem than commercial builders	Sites are tied to Framer's hosting Requires an account and an internet connection
Web application, Self-hosted	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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