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Builder vs Ycode
Builder has 8,881 GitHub stars, 1,171 forks, 148 open issues and last shipped 4 days ago. Ycode has 334 stars, 301 forks, 14 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Builder leads on adoption by 2,559% (8,881 vs 334 stars). Builder is written in TypeScript under MIT; Ycode is written in TypeScript under MIT. Builder has attracted 13% as many forks as stars, Ycode 90%. Ycode was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Builder | Ycode | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 8.9K | ★ 334 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-10-30 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.2K | ⑂ 301 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Builder if
- You weight community size — 8.9K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Ycode if
- You want the Ycode feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and Ycode fits your workflow better
About Builder
Visual Development On Any Stack Turn Figma designs into code. Drag and drop your components. Publish with a click. How the Builder.io platform works Builder connects to your existing site or app, so you can visually edit and generate code using your existing components. Use Figma designs or our drag and drop editor. Export your code or publish your updates via our SDKs. Read more about How Builder works. Try it out Sign up for a free account to dive right in. What's in this repository This repo houses all of the various SDKs, usage examples, starter projects, and plugins. Join the community Questions, requests…
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About Ycode
About Ycode Ycode is a visual website builder and CMS designed for creating and managing websites without writing code. It is available as a self hosted Open Source project or as a fully managed [Cloud][cloud] service. Learning Ycode Ycode has extensive [documentation][docs]. We actively maintain and improve it, so if something is unclear or incomplete, feel free to open an issue. We welcome any feedback that helps make the docs better. Setting Up Ycode Open Source To self host Ycode you will need: A GitHub account A Supabase account A Vercel account Follow the [installation instructions][install] to get…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Builder or Ycode more popular?
Builder has 8,881 GitHub stars and Ycode has 334. Builder has the larger community by that measure.
Are Builder and Ycode free?
Both are open source. Builder is licensed under MIT and Ycode under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Builder and Ycode?
Builder is written in TypeScript and Ycode in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Builder or Ycode?
Choose Builder if you want the larger community (8,881 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose Ycode if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.