Mobirise
Drag and drop app builder software
Application development software
Mobile development software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$10 per month
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Free version
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- Media and communications
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
What is Mobirise
Mobirise is a desktop, drag-and-drop website builder used to create responsive, mobile-friendly sites and landing pages without writing code. It targets non-developers and small teams that want to assemble pages from prebuilt blocks and themes and then publish via export or hosting. The product works offline on Windows and macOS and generates static HTML/CSS/JS that users can edit or extend. It is primarily oriented to website creation rather than building native mobile apps.
Offline desktop authoring
Mobirise runs as a local desktop application, so users can build and preview sites without relying on a browser-based editor. This can simplify work in restricted environments and reduce dependence on continuous internet access. Local projects also make it easier to manage files directly on disk and integrate with existing folder structures.
Static site code export
The builder outputs static HTML/CSS/JavaScript that can be exported and hosted on many standard web hosts. This supports portability compared with tools that require publishing through a proprietary runtime. Teams with web developers can also take the exported code and customize it outside the visual editor.
Block-based page assembly
Mobirise uses a block library (sections such as headers, galleries, forms, and footers) to assemble pages quickly. This approach fits common small-business and campaign-site use cases where speed and consistency matter more than bespoke UI engineering. It also reduces the amount of setup typically required in broader application development platforms.
Not a full app platform
Despite being positioned as a builder, Mobirise primarily produces websites rather than native mobile applications or complex web apps. It does not function as a comprehensive application development environment with built-in data models, workflows, and backend logic. Organizations needing authenticated, data-driven apps often require additional services or a different class of tool.
Limited dynamic functionality
Because the output is largely static, advanced features (user accounts, role-based access, complex forms processing, and integrations) typically require external services or custom development. This can increase implementation effort for anything beyond brochure sites and simple landing pages. Ongoing changes to custom code may also be harder to maintain when continuing to use a visual editor.
Desktop workflow constraints
A desktop-first workflow can be less suitable for collaborative teams that expect real-time co-editing, browser-based access, and centralized project governance. Version control and multi-author editing are not as seamless as in platforms designed for team collaboration. This can matter for agencies or distributed teams managing many client projects.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| KIT | $10 per month (subscription) OR $149 one-time | Includes All Themes & Extensions; Unlimited Offline Sites; No Mobirise branding. (Official kit page shows both monthly and one-time purchase options.) |
| BASE | $25 per month (subscription) OR $199 one-time | Includes All Themes & Extensions; Unlimited Offline Sites; No Mobirise branding; 3 Online Sites; 100 AI generations/month; Premium AI designs; Connect custom domains. |
| GROW | $35 per month (subscription) OR $249 one-time | Includes All Themes & Extensions; Unlimited Offline Sites; No Mobirise branding; 10 Online Sites; 1000 AI generations/month; Premium AI designs; Connect custom domains. |
Additional notes (from official site): Individual extensions/themes are listed with standalone prices (examples: Code Editor $69; Connect Domains $49; Smart Cart $69; many themes/extensions $39–$69) — these items are included in the Kit/Base/Grow bundles as shown on the official kit page.
