Free & Open Source AI Tools for Web Design Code

This is an amazing list — thanks for putting it together! I’ve tried a couple of these, and it’s impressive how far open-source AI tools have come for web design and coding. I’ve been using Continue recently, and it’s been surprisingly productive for refactoring and exploring new snippets quickly.

I’m also interested in trying out OpenDevin for automating routine coding tasks — especially for smaller projects where every saved minute counts. In fact, I can imagine how helpful these tools would be for a small team like ours (estate agents company in Ilford), where we sometimes need to whip up custom website features or property listing pages quickly, but don’t have dedicated in-house developers.

Curious to see which of these tools people here have tried and liked the most!

This is a super helpful list, thanks for putting it together! I’ve used Continue and TabbyML recently, and both are surprisingly smooth to work with, especially for front-end stuff. Still getting the hang of running things locally, but it’s cool seeing how far these open-source tools have come. Definitely bookmarking this so I can try out the others too. Has anyone here tested OpenDevin yet? Curious how it handles real projects.

I have been trying Continue and TabbyML recently on front-end stuff and they are surprisingly pleasant. I am still learning to manage things on a local level but it is exciting to see where open-source tools have gotten to. Will bookmark this to give the others a go as well.

As someone who has been actively using and experimenting with such tools, I thought I'd chime in with my own recommendations and a success story.

One tool that I've found to be particularly helpful is Elementor, a page builder plugin for WordPress. It has a vast library of pre-designed templates and widgets that are AI-driven, which makes it incredibly easy to create stunning and responsive websites without any coding skills. It's free to use with a basic version, but the pro version opens up even more advanced features that can really take your web design to the next level.

Another great tool that I've been using is Canva. It's an all-in-one graphic design platform that offers a wide range of AI-powered features like auto-layout and background removal, which save me a ton of time when I need to create visual elements for my website, such as logos, banners, and social media posts.

Recently, I had the opportunity to use these tools in a real-world scenario. I was tasked with redesigning my friend's business website, which is focused on luxury living. The client wanted a clean, modern look that would reflect their brand's high-end offerings. By combining Elementor's AI-powered layouts and Canva's AI-assisted design elements, I was able to create a sleek, professional website that truly represents their brand.