Moonfruit for Web

Quick summary

MoonFruit began as a free website builder and hosting service that made site creation fast with a drag-and-drop interface and prebuilt, popular designs. It emphasizes a card-based approach to assembling pages so users can build attractive sites without writing code.

Pricing and trial changes

After roughly 16 years of providing free accounts, MoonFruit transitioned to a subscription-only model. Users can still create sites freely and try the platform for 14 days, but after that websites must be moved onto a paid plan to remain active; otherwise they risk being removed. Paid tiers vary in cost and include different amounts of storage and monthly bandwidth.

How the editor works

The editor uses a block/card workflow: you add, edit, and arrange content blocks to construct pages. That method is simple for beginners and speeds up layout work, but it can make truly original designs harder to achieve because many sites end up following the same visual patterns. MoonFruit does allow custom code to be embedded, though adding your own code partially defeats the purpose of a no-code system.

Best fit and considerations

For small businesses or individuals who want a straightforward, professional-looking site without hiring a developer, MoonFruit remains a practical and economical option. However, the removal of a permanent free tier and the rise of free competitors may put some users off.

Alternative to consider

If you prefer a code-first or more flexible environment, consider using Jupyter Notebook for development-focused projects; it’s a free, interactive platform suited to experimentation and custom workflows.