Tinysites
Tinysites is an open-source, privacy-friendly website builder for creating one-page microsites.
What Tinysites is
Tinysites is an open-source, privacy-friendly website builder for creating one-page microsites. Its drag-and-drop editor includes 27+ templates and is designed for users without coding skills. Projects can start blank or use a ready-made design, including a social-links site. Publishing supports Tinysites subdomains, traditional custom domains, and Handshake domains; direct Handshake access requires a supporting browser or resolver. The Basic plan costs nothing and includes 3 sites, subdomains, and an SSL certificate. Pro costs $25 a year, billed $25/year, and includes 10 sites, custom domains, site export, no branding, and credit towards SLD. Users can invite others by email to edit a project. The maker says integrations can support analytics and selling a product or service, and that the code is free to audit and modify. Tinysites is provided by Inspin Digital LLC. Its privacy policy says it may collect account, usage, device, and cookie information, while noting that absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Good
- Drag-and-drop editor
- 27+ templates
- Free Basic plan
- Custom domains on Pro
- Open-source code
Watch out
- Basic plan allows three sites
- Handshake domains need supporting access
- Service may collect usage and cookie data
- Absolute security is not guaranteed
Who it suits
It suits individuals or small teams creating simple one-page sites without coding. It also fits users who want open-source code and options for subdomains or custom domains.
Verdict
Tinysites focuses on straightforward one-page publishing with templates, collaboration, and multiple domain choices. Review the site limits, domain requirements, and privacy terms before selecting a plan.
Plans and prices
From Tinysites's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | 3 sites · subdomains · SSL certificate |
| Pro | $25 a year | 10 sites · custom domains · export sites · no branding · credit towards SLD · $25/year |
The facts
Each one read from Tinysites's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Collaboration
- Users can invite other people by email to edit a Tinysites project.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Domain payments
- The Micro Registry payment processor accepts Bitcoin and credit card payments.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Domains
- Publishing options include Tinysites subdomains, traditional custom domains, and Handshake domains.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Editor
- The builder has a drag-and-drop editor and 27+ templates, with no coding skills required.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Handshake access
- The documentation says Handshake domains require a supporting browser or resolver to visit directly.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The maker says integrations can support analytics and selling a product or service.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Open source
- The maker says Tinysites code is free to audit and modify.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the service may collect account details, usage and device information, and cookie data.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Provider
- Tinysites is provided by Inspin Digital LLC.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- Tinysites is an open source, privacy-friendly website builder for creating one-page microsites.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Security
- The privacy policy says it uses appropriate security measures but cannot guarantee absolute security of information.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Starting points
- Users can start from scratch or customize a ready-made design, including a social-links site.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Support
- The privacy policy directs users with questions or concerns to [email protected].checked 9 Oct 2001
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