Website Builder · France (FR)
Silex
Free and open-source website builder.
The switch
Wix→Silexalso replaces Squarespace, Webflow
About
A free, open-source, and privacy-focused website builder that runs entirely in the browser. Allows users to create responsive websites without coding.
Why we recommend it
- No code required
- Privacy-focused
EU vs USA
Silex vs Wix
Side-by-side on jurisdiction, data residency, and the rules that decide who can actually read your data.
Criteria
🇪🇺 Silex
🇺🇸 Wix
Headquarters
France
Tel Aviv, Israel / New York, USA
Jurisdiction
France
USA (listed NASDAQ)
Data location
Browser-based
Global, US-controlled (AWS/GCP)
GDPR-native
Yes
No
CLOUD Act / FISA exposed
No
Yes
Ad tracking
No
Yes
End-to-end encryption
No
No
Open source
Yes
No
Ownership
Independent
Wix.com Ltd (NASDAQ:WIX)
Founded
2014
2006
Compare head-to-head
Silex vs the US incumbents
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