Pinegrow Web Editor
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$15 per user per month
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What is Pinegrow Web Editor
Pinegrow Web Editor is a desktop web design and development tool for building responsive websites and UI layouts using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It targets web designers and front-end developers who want a visual editor that still produces and exposes source code for direct editing. The product supports working with CSS frameworks and component-based workflows, and it can be used to edit existing pages as well as create new ones. It is typically used for prototyping, page layout, and front-end production work where local files and code control are important.
Code-first visual editing
Pinegrow provides a visual interface while keeping the underlying HTML/CSS accessible for direct editing. This supports teams that need design changes to translate cleanly into maintainable front-end code. It also fits workflows where developers review or version-control the generated files rather than relying on a hosted runtime.
Local desktop workflow
The editor runs as a desktop application and works with local project files. This can simplify integration with existing developer tooling such as Git, local build pipelines, and custom frameworks. It also reduces dependence on a specific hosted platform for editing and exporting site assets.
Responsive layout tooling
Pinegrow includes features aimed at building responsive layouts and managing styles across breakpoints. It supports working with common CSS frameworks and structured components, which can speed up page assembly. These capabilities are useful for creating production-ready front-end layouts without starting from a blank codebase.
Higher learning curve
Because Pinegrow exposes and expects understanding of HTML/CSS (and often JavaScript), it can be less approachable for non-technical users. Teams looking for a purely no-code experience may find the interface and concepts more developer-oriented. Onboarding time can be higher than with fully guided site builders.
Less integrated hosting stack
Pinegrow focuses on editing and generating front-end files rather than providing an end-to-end hosted website platform. Users typically need separate solutions for hosting, CMS, forms, and deployment automation. This can add setup and operational overhead compared with all-in-one web publishing tools.
Collaboration features limited
As a desktop editor, Pinegrow relies more on external collaboration practices (file sharing, Git workflows) than on built-in multi-user editing. Real-time co-editing, approvals, and centralized asset management are not the primary focus. This can be a constraint for larger teams that need tightly integrated collaboration and governance.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-user subscription (monthly) | $15 per month per user | Pinegrow PRO subscription (desktop). Cancel anytime; updates while subscription is active. |
| Single-user subscription (annual) | $99 per year per user (regular). Current promotional price shown: $49.50 per year. | Includes Pinegrow Online for local projects; billed yearly; 30-day money-back guarantee for yearly purchases. |
| One-time license (desktop) | Price not listed directly on public purchase page (purchase flow/checkout required) | One-time payment grants a perpetual license to use the current version and includes 1 year of free updates; renewals for updates available at half the price of a new license. |
| Team plans (annual, bundled) | Small (5 users): $300 / year; Medium (10 users): $480 / year; Large (20 users): $720 / year | All team plans include Pinegrow PRO + Interactions + WordPress Builder + Tailwind Visual Editor. Billed annually; TAX may apply. |
| All-Inclusive Company package | $200 / month OR $1,920 / year | Unlimited licenses for employees & contractors; includes all Pinegrow editions, unlimited CMS client & Snapshots licenses; monthly or yearly subscription; yearly plan has 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| Pinegrow Online (browser) | $20 per month per user OR $180 per year per user | Cloud/browser version of Pinegrow. Site also documents a free/limited version that saves projects to browser storage (limitations apply). |
| Add-ons | Interactions (listed): Regular USD 200 -> Discounted USD 50 one-time (current display). Tailwind Visual Editor: Regular USD 50 -> Discounted USD 25 per year. WordPress Builder: Regular USD 50 -> Discounted USD 25 per year. Shop Builder for WooCommerce: USD 50 -> USD 25 per year. | The site shows promotional (50% off) prices alongside regular prices. The site also explicitly states "Interactions are not available with one time payment. You can get them as a separate add-on subscription." |
| Pinegrow CMS Client license | $20 one-time per license | CMS client license for end-users who will edit content of CMS-enabled static HTML sites. Volume discounts available. |
| Pinegrow Snapshots | $29 per year per user | Yearly subscription; integrates with All-Inclusive package deals. |
