Why it's an alternative to Wix: Lightweight builder for startup landing pages, blogs and directories, with more than 10,000 directories built on it.
made by
John Rush
John Rush4 indie alternatives · No-Code Makers
Indie alternatives to Wix (2026)
Wix is a mainstream drag-and-drop website builder for small businesses. Founders who only need a landing page, blog or directory often look for simpler or AI-first builders. Below are 4 alternatives built by independent makers — Unicorn Platform, Page AI and Make a Website and more — with what each does differently, who makes it and any revenue they have shared publicly.
Wix alternatives at a glance
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| # | Product | Maker | Status | Reported revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unicorn Platform | John Rush | Active | — |
| 2 | Page AI | Dan Mindru | Active | — |
| 3 | Make a Website | Tony Dinh | Active | — |
| 4 | Aura | Meng To | Active | — |
The 4 best indie alternatives to Wix
Each product is made and run by an independent maker or a small, self-directed team.
Why it's an alternative to Wix: AI website builder that generates a complete site from one prompt, which you then edit.
made by
Dan Mindru
Dan Mindru
Why it's an alternative to Wix: Small app for putting up a simple website quickly, without a big builder's learning curve.
made by
Tony Dinh
Tony Dinh
Why it's an alternative to Wix: AI site builder aimed at designers that generates and remixes landing pages and exports the code.
made by
Meng To
Meng ToWhy choose an indie-made tool?
You talk to the maker
With a small product, support requests and feature ideas usually reach the person who wrote the code, and many makers build in public and reply to users directly.
Focused and fairly priced
Small teams tend to do one job well instead of bundling every feature into enterprise tiers, and many indie tools offer one-time licenses, open-source editions or free plans.
Built by real people
These 4 alternatives come from 4 makers in Denmark Singapore. Paying them funds a sustainable, independent business.
Meet the makers: John Rush, Dan Mindru, Tony Dinh, Meng To.
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Wix alternatives FAQ
What are the best indie alternatives to Wix?
IndieMakerList lists 4 indie-made alternatives to Wix: Unicorn Platform (by John Rush), Page AI (by Dan Mindru), Make a Website (by Tony Dinh) and Aura (by Meng To).
Why do people look for alternatives to Wix?
Wix is a mainstream drag-and-drop website builder for small businesses. Founders who only need a landing page, blog or directory often look for simpler or AI-first builders.
Who builds these Wix alternatives?
They are built by 4 independent makers from 2 countries, including Denmark and Singapore, rather than a large company. Each maker has a profile on IndieMakerList with their other products and links.
Are these Wix alternatives still maintained?
Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, all 4 are active and still run by the makers who built them.
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