WYSIWYG Page Builder Open Source — Built on GrapesJS

Beyond text editing — full page structure and style control

Modern WYSIWYG for real page building

Build complete pages visually, then ship clean code output

Typical WYSIWYG tools are strong at text editing but weak at full layout control. GrapesJS gives teams block-based page building, responsive styling tools, and deployable HTML/CSS, so users get visual speed without losing developer standards.

22k+

GitHub stars

100+

Ecosystem plugins

MIT

Core license

10+ yrs

Production maturity

Why users pick this over classic WYSIWYG editors

Layout-first editing

Work with sections, rows, and reusable blocks instead of one fixed text area.

Visual style system

Control spacing, fonts, colors, and responsive behavior from one style panel.

Responsive preview workflow

Switch breakpoints instantly and optimize mobile before publishing.

Deployable HTML and CSS

Generate output your engineering team can version, audit, and optimize.

What teams can achieve in the first week

Build hero sections visually

Create a complete hero with heading, image, buttons, and spacing controls without touching CSS.

Ship responsive pages faster

Preview desktop, tablet, and mobile in one editor and tune breakpoints with visual controls.

Keep code output maintainable

Export clean HTML and CSS that your engineering team can review, optimize, and deploy.

Build flow for end users

STEP 01

Choose blocks and sections

Start with reusable layout blocks for headers, content, pricing, and CTA areas.

STEP 02

Style with visual controls

Adjust typography, spacing, colors, and states from the Style Manager panel.

STEP 03

Publish to your stack

Save or export generated HTML/CSS and connect the content pipeline you already use.

GrapesJS vs TinyMCE vs Quill vs Froala

FeatureGrapesJSTinyMCEQuillFroala
Full-page editing
Block-based layout
Drag-and-drop
Style Manager (CSS)PartialPartial
Clean HTML outputPartialPartial
MIT / free licensePartial
Plugin ecosystemGJS.MarketLimitedCommunityPaid add-ons
Email builder

Rich editing plugin picks

RTEFree

RTE Editor

Full rich-text formatting toolbar with custom styles

RTEFree

Markdown Plugin

Write in Markdown, output clean HTML

RTEFree

Code Highlight

Syntax-highlighted code blocks in the editor

RTEFree

Table Manager

Drag-to-resize tables with merge cell support

Best fit for these teams

SaaS product teams

Give marketing teams a page builder while engineering keeps control over output and integrations.

Agencies and studios

Ship repeatable templates, then customize each client page visually with minimal developer time.

Platform builders

Embed a branded editor into your app to let customers create landing pages, emails, and content layouts.

Launch checklist for a useful WYSIWYG experience

  • Define reusable sections: hero, features, pricing, testimonial, and footer.
  • Configure responsive breakpoints for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
  • Add save/load storage strategy for drafts and published versions.
  • Install key plugins for rich text, tables, media, and templates.
  • Set output rules to enforce class naming and production-ready markup.

Frequently Asked Questions

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