--- description: Discover 6 of the best free online HTML editors as rated by the users of Capterra.co.uk in the last 12 months for their ease of use to build websites. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: 6 Free Online HTML Editors Ranked By Ease Of Use --- # 6 free online HTML editors ranked by ease of use Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/blog/2610/free-online-html-editors-ranked-ease-of-use Published on 25/03/2022 | Written by David Jani. ![6 free online HTML editors ranked by ease of use](https://images.ctfassets.net/63bmaubptoky/FYKGrcjneEQStpD259cLtMtMC5p5ffVpJVsn5-qXRXA/9add5b5588eb92e6aad19bbccc65c675/online-free-html-editors-UK-Capterra-Header.png) > HTML editors can make life a lot easier if you’re working with a website builder. Manually tweaking your code is thankfully no longer necessary as these tools allow you to make edits to your site directly and see the results of changes instantaneously.  ----- ## Article Content HTML editors can make life a lot easier if you’re working with a website builder. Manually tweaking your code is thankfully no longer necessary as these tools allow you to make edits to your site directly and see the results of changes instantaneously. In this article1. Alboom Prosite2. Square Online3. Elementor4. Wix5. WordPress6. GoDaddy Website BuilderHTML code is the most commonly used markup language on the internet and can be used to control structural and visual elements of websites. It is essential for web building and site design on most websites. Many companies offer free online HTML editor tools so that business owners lacking familiarity in web design can get started on a professional website and build pages, make quick visual changes, and even create online stores. We’ve picked out six of the best online HTML editor services with a free version available that were given a score of more than 4.1 stars for ease of use by the users of Capterra.  The software chosen had to include the following website builder HTML editing features: Real-time editingPre-built templatesIn addition, all of the tools featured on our list include customisable web page templates and WYSIWYG editors. For more information on how we picked our list, scroll to the bottom of the page for the full methodology.What does WYSIWYG mean?WYSIWYG is an acronym that stands for “What you see is what you get”. In the case of a WYSIWYG HTML editor, this means that the changes to HTML are made automatically via a simplified interface.For example, if you want to change some of the text formattings to bold, a button automatically inserts the \<b\> tag code to the highlighted text for you rather than having to type it manually. This makes the whole process of HTML editing much more user-friendly overall.Top HTML editors and their key features1. Alboom Prosite WYSIWYG text editor in Alboom Prosite (Source)Ease of use: 4.7 / 5 Customer service: 4.6 / 5 Features: 4.6 / 5Value for money: 4.5 / 5Alboom Prosite is a website builder tailored for photographers and creatives. It allows users to create a customisable website with a wide range of templates. The basic freemium package includes tools such as social network integration to display Instagram and Facebook feeds on your site. It also has built-in mobile optimization for newly created pages, as well as search engine optimisation (SEO) management tools to help the finished site rank on Google. However, in order to build more than two landing pages, stop third-party ads from appearing on your site, and set up a personalised custom domain, users will need to upgrade to one of the company’s paid subscription services.Notable features:Form builderDrag and dropSEO managementSocial network feeds Read More 2. Square Online Square Online’s website HTML editor (Source)Ease of use: 4.6 / 5 Customer service: 4.4 / 5 Features: 4.6 / 5Value for money: 4.7 / 5Square Online offers many functions for businesses offering professional, retail, and restaurant services that are looking to showcase their services to online customers.Its freemium version lets users set up their own online store, using both desktop and mobile-friendly, pre-made website templates. The service also comes with functions such as shopping carts, order management, and point of sale (POS) functionality. The free version of Square lets clients do a lot, but there are, of course, some limitations unless you upgrade. For example, users will need to select a paid service in order to unlock more content and customisation options, launch a custom domain, and utilise some specific payment processing services. Notable features:Online store builderThird-party integrationsOrder managementElectronic payment Read More 3. Elementor Elementor’s editor interface (Source)Ease of use: 4.5 / 5Customer service: 4.2 / 5Features: 4.6 / 5Value for money: 4.6 / 5Elementor is a little different from some of the other choices on this list as it is a WordPress website builder. In this way, it replaces the usual editor used for WordPress with its own bespoke tool that equips a drag and drop interface. It allows users to enjoy a wider range of customisation options of conventional WordPress templates. Not only that but it also integrates with many of its associated plugins to give site owners flexibility to manage a range of different tasks. Elementor’s free package includes over 30 templates, more than 30 basic widgets, and its basic drag and drop editor. This gives you everything necessary to get your initial site started.If you want to develop your site further by adding elements like popups, forms, and an online store builder, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid version.  Notable features:Drag and dropPreview functionalityThird-party integrationsReal-time updates Visit Website 4. Wix Wix template editor tools (Source)Ease of use: 4.4 / 5Customer service: 4.1 / 5Features: 4.2 / 5 Value for money: 4.3 / 5Wix offers a package of tools to get a website designed from the ground up, for users of different levels of web design expertise.The company provides a number of templates with its freemium service. It also gives users the option of creating an entirely new design from scratch with drag and drop blocks, SEO management tools, email marketing, and free app integrations from the Wix App Market.To go beyond the basics and sell products from a newly created Wix site, users will need a subscription. Upgrading to the cheapest paid service gives clients access to custom domains, online payment, and removes the 500MB cap for site storage. Notable features:Drag and dropPreview functionalityWebsite hostingSEO management Read More 5. WordPress WordPress’s editor UI (Source)Ease of use: 4.2 / 5Customer service: 4.1 / 5Features: 4.5 / 5 Value for money: 4.6 / 5 WordPress offers a free version of its website builder. The basic freemium package provides 3GB of storage space and a variety of different templates that suit a variety of different business needs. It also includes tools such as basic SEO management, social media sharing, and the ability to check some site analytics.The basic designs provided are optimised to minimise web page loading times once live and are fully mobile-ready. WordPress also hosts the completed website free too, although with limitations on domain names you can choose from and restrictions on customisability. Notable features:Drag and dropWebsite hostingOnline store builderSEO management Read More 6. GoDaddy Website Builder Editor tools for GoDaddy Website template (Source)Ease of use: 4.1 / 5Customer service: 4.1 / 5Features: 3.9 / 5Value for money: 4 / 5GoDaddy is probably best known for its domain hosting platform. However, the company also offers a web builder service as well.GoDaddy Website Builder is intended for users of all experience levels, with pre-built customisable templates that can be modified via drag and drop HTML editing. The freemium version of this service offers all the editing tools needed to build a site from scratch, in addition to providing free hosting (with a non-custom domain) and some limited marketing tools. However, users will have to upgrade to the paid version to start selling on GoDaddy. Notable features:Drag and dropEmail marketingOnline store builderReporting and analytics Read More How to select the best HTML editor toolsAs seen above, there are many HTML editors that a first-time online entrepreneur can use to create a basic business website for free. Whilst many of the free online HTML editor options boast some impressive capabilities, it’s important to remember that there are typically limitations to these freemium versions. These include constraints on the choice of a custom domain and the locking of some key features behind a paywall.The good news, however, is that all six options listed above give users the tools they need to try out ideas and play with designs before making an all-important final purchasing decision. Our three top tips to choose the very best HTML editor tool include the following:Choose a service that has functionalities that are best-suited to your business needsSelect an option with a dedicated code editor to make bespoke changes to designs Try a couple of free website builders before settling on a final candidate, to see what most fits your necessitiesLooking for website builders? Check out our catalogue. ## Disclaimer > MethodologyTo be considered for this report, products had to: Meet our definition for website builders: “Website Builder software makes it possible to quickly create your own website with design tools, templates, domain hosting, and coding options. They may also include widgets for social networking integrations, credit card processing, and multimedia. Several of these applications also include built-in SEO tools to help your website perform better in searches.” Have a minimum of 100 reviews on Capterra.co.uk between 06/02/21 and 06/02/22Score at least 4.1 stars on capterra.co.uk for average ease of useHave a freemium version available that allows users to use a basic version of the software without being required to make a purchase. Allow users to create websites for multiple purposes and business types. ## About the author ### David Jani David is a Content Analyst for the UK, providing key insights into tech, software and business trends for SMEs. Cardiff University graduate. 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