Blocs
Blocs is visual web design software for creating responsive websites without writing code.
What Blocs is
Blocs is visual web design software for creating responsive websites without writing code. It runs on macOS and iOS and can work offline. The free Blocs 6 plan supports unlimited websites, styling options, interactions, animations, Scroll FX, installable add-ons, automatic backups, video training, and Blocs 6 updates. It does not list code export or publishing. Blocs 6 Standard costs $112.99, paid once-off payment and adds code export, publishing to your own hosting, custom fonts, browser preview, developer inspection, and basic email support. Blocs 6 Plus costs $179.99, paid once-off payment and adds WordPress themes, image editing, shared styles, advanced SEO, priority email support, and use on two Macs. Other listed capabilities include custom classes, custom code, custom domains, Bootstrap 4 and 5, HTML, HTM, PHP, and third-party ecommerce integrations. There is no AI site builder or built-in analytics. Minimum requirements are macOS 11 and iPadOS 15.6.
Good
- Free plan supports unlimited websites
- Works offline
- Exports code and publishes to your hosting
- Supports custom fonts, classes, and interactions
- Plus includes WordPress theme building
Watch out
- Free plan lacks listed code export
- Paid upgrades are one-off costs
- No AI site builder
- No built-in analytics
Who it suits
Blocs suits people building responsive websites visually on macOS or iOS, including those who want offline work. Paid plans fit users needing code export, hosting publication, or WordPress themes.
Verdict
Blocs combines visual, no-code site building with offline use and extensibility through add-ons and custom code. Choose Standard or Plus when publishing, WordPress themes, or advanced editing are required.
Plans and prices
From Blocs's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Blocs 6 Free | Free | Build unlimited websites · styling options · interactions · animations and Scroll FX · install add-ons · auto backups · video training · Blocs 6 updates; no code export or publishing listed · Free |
| Blocs 6 Standard | $112.99, paid once | Everything in Free · export sites to code · publish to your hosting · custom fonts · browser preview · developer inspector · basic email support · use on x1 Mac · One off payment - No Subscription |
| Blocs 6 Plus | $179.99, paid once | Everything in Standard · custom interactions · WordPress themes · import website content · image editing · shared styles · advanced SEO · priority email support · use on x2 Macs · One off payment - No Subscription |
The facts
Each one read from Blocs's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Add-ons and API
- Blocs supports installable add-ons, and its developer API lets third parties create custom Brics for use in Blocs.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Commerce
- Blocs lists selling online through third-party e-commerce integrations as a feature.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Design tools
- The feature list includes image editing, custom web fonts, custom classes, interactions, animations, and Scroll FX.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Frameworks and formats
- Blocs lists Bootstrap 4 and 5 support and says it supports HTML, HTM, and PHP.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Offline use
- The pricing feature list says Blocs works offline.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Payment and refunds
- The pricing page says Paddle handles payments and offers a full refund when customers contact the maker within 14 days of a direct purchase.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Privacy and security
- Cazoobi’s privacy policy says it uses SSL certificates and password-protected accounts, and says it cannot guarantee the security or integrity of information transferred over the internet.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Product
- Blocs is visual web design software for creating responsive websites without writing code.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Publishing
- Paid plans can export sites to code and publish them to the customer’s own hosting.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Support
- Standard includes basic email support, Plus includes priority email support, and the pricing page also lists a community forum, knowledge base, and video tutorials.checked 9 Oct 2001
- System requirements
- The download page lists macOS 11 and iPadOS 15.6 as minimum requirements.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Updates and upgrades
- The maker says current-version updates are free, while upgrading from Blocs 5 to Blocs 6 requires a paid upgrade.checked 9 Oct 2001
- WordPress
- The Plus plan includes building WordPress themes.checked 9 Oct 2001
The company
- Company
- Cazoobi describes itself as a family-run indie software company in North East England and says Norm Sheeran founded it in 2010.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Founded
- 2014checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Tyne and Wear, NE26 2JH, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2001
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