Duda Alternatives (2026): 10 Tools Compared

Duda is a website platform aimed at agencies and freelancers who build and look after sites for other people. If you're reviewing your options, perhaps because you want a different editor, a different way of handing sites to clients or just a fresh look at what else exists, there are plenty of other tools to compare.

This is a list of ten Duda alternatives in no particular order, sorted alphabetically. Some are established names and most are smaller or more specialised. I've drawn each description from the tool's own website, so check current details there before you decide. If you're also weighing up the wider field, my roundup of visual website builders covers more of it.

Duda alternatives at a glance

In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site lists a plan you can keep using without a time limit. Trial only means a free trial but no ongoing free plan. Details change, so check before you start.

Tool	Type	Good for	Free plan
Brizy	Agency site builder	White-label sites with a drag-and-drop editor	Trial only
Dorik	No-code builder	AI-assisted sites with a client dashboard	Trial only
Mobirise	Offline site builder	Block-based sites you publish anywhere	Yes
Pixpa	Portfolio and store builder	Galleries, blogs and small shops	Trial only
Showit	Design-led builder	Custom layouts with a WordPress blog	Trial only
Sitejet	Agency website platform	Managing many client sites with a portal	Trial only
Strikingly	Simple site builder	Quick one-page and small sites	Yes
Webflow	Visual development platform	Custom design with a built-in CMS	Yes
Webnode	Website builder	Multilingual sites with AI starter	Yes
Webstudio	Open source builder	Visual design you can self-host	Yes

Ten agency website builders to weigh against Duda

Brizy

Best for: Agencies and freelancers who want to build client sites under their own branding with a visual editor and a hosted option.

Dorik

Best for: Freelancers who want to generate a first draft with AI, then hand clients a branded dashboard to edit their pages.

Mobirise

Best for: Owners who like building on their own computer and choosing where the finished site is hosted.

Pixpa

Best for: Photographers, designers and other creatives who want a portfolio, client galleries and a shop in one place.

Showit

Best for: Creative service firms who want full control of layout and a separate blog engine for their writing.

Sitejet

Best for: Web agencies who want project tools, a client feedback portal and white-label branding next to the builder.

Strikingly

Best for: Individuals and small firms who want a short, tidy site online quickly without learning design software.

Webflow

Best for: Designers and agencies who want detailed control over layout, animation and content structure without hand-coding.

Webnode

Best for: Small firms who want a site in several languages and an AI draft to start from.

Webstudio

Best for: Technical designers who like open source tools and want the option to host the finished site themselves.

What to look for in a builder that replaces Duda

Before you move, write down what you rely on today. It's easy to forget the small things. Then check the new builder covers the same jobs, rather than comparing long feature lists.

• Client access. Can a client edit their own text and images without being able to break the layout?
• White-label branding. Can you present the editor and dashboard under your own name?
• Templates and reuse. Can you save a layout once and start new sites from it?
• Site management. Look for one place to see every site you look after and who can edit it.
• Content structure. If a site needs a blog, directory or listings, check how the builder stores that content.
• Hosting. Find out whether hosting is included or you arrange it yourself.
• Support. Ask how help is offered, and how quickly.

Moving client sites away from Duda

Moving a site is mostly a matter of order, and it's easier than it sounds. Most website builders don't export a finished site that works elsewhere, so expect to rebuild each one. Here's a sensible sequence.

1. List every site you manage, the domain it uses and who owns the domain account.
2. Save copies of all text, images and downloadable files from the old site.
3. Note the current page addresses, so you can keep them or set up redirects.
4. Rebuild the most important site first and use it as a template for the rest.
5. Check forms, tracking codes and email connections work on the new site.
6. Point the domain at the new site only once everything has been checked.

Client ownership and handover for agency websites

When you build a site for someone else, agree early who owns the domain, the content and the account. A written note saves arguments later, and it's good practice to keep a record of where each login lives. Contracts differ from place to place, so this isn't legal advice. Check what applies to your own situation. For background on keeping a business site doing its job, my article on designing a site that turns visitors into buyers may help.

Which kind of client suits which website builder

• Local trades and shops usually want a simple site they can update by themselves.
• Photographers and creatives often need galleries, a portfolio and a way to share work with clients.
• Professional services tend to want a clean layout, contact forms and a blog.
• Larger agencies often need team roles, approvals and many sites in one dashboard.
• Technical studios may want custom code, content structures and hosting control.

Why a lesser-known website builder can be a good fit

Smaller platforms often listen closely to their users and focus on a few jobs. You may find a simpler screen, quicker answers from support and fewer menus to wade through.

Look at when the company last updated its product, read the help pages and check you can take your content with you whenever you wish. If it doesn't say, ask. Try it on a small project before moving every client. It's also worth reading what your options say about accessibility and speed, since both affect how a site feels to visitors. My comparison of Squarespace and WordPress shows how I think about that trade-off.

Do you make a website builder or agency web platform? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

Trying two of these website builders side by side

Pick two options that fit what you've got in mind, then rebuild one small client site in each. Add a contact form, a blog page and a mobile view, and look at how easy it was to build and how it reads on a phone. Keep the builder that feels clearest to run.

Frequently asked questions

What is an agency website builder?

It's software for building and managing websites for other people. It usually includes templates, a visual editor, a way for clients to make their own edits and often some branding options.

Why would someone look for a Duda alternative?

Reasons vary, and they aren't always about the tool itself: a different editor, another way of working with clients, the structure of the content or a better fit for a particular type of site. Start by listing what you need most.

Can I move a site from one builder to another?

Usually you rebuild it. Text and images can be saved and reused, but the design normally doesn't carry across, so list the pages and move the most important ones first.

Who should own the domain for a client site?

Many agencies prefer the client to own it, so they keep control if the working relationship ends. Agree it in writing at the start. This isn't legal advice, so check what applies to you.

Is a free plan enough to start with?

It can be for a first site or a personal project. Read the limits, and check the features you want are included, before you build a site for a client on one.