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What it is

Pinegrow is a visual web editor for professionals working with HTML, CSS, SASS, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, GSAP Interactions, WordPress, and WooCommerce. It combines visual controls for adding, moving, cloning, editing, and deleting HTML elements with code editing. Styling tools support live CSS, SASS, and LESS editing, including a CSS Grid editor. Pages can be adjusted across device sizes, with custom breakpoints or detection from stylesheets. Pinegrow also supports master pages, reusable components with editable areas, and a CMS mode for static HTML sites. Its AI Assistant edits markup and styles using a provider and API key supplied by the user, and works alongside Claude Code and Codex CLI. The WordPress Builder turns HTML pages into themes or Gutenberg blocks and exports standard PHP files. Pinegrow supports Git and live sync with Atom and VS Code. Each user needs a separate license and can install the editor on up to three computers. A Pinegrow Web Editor license costs $49.50 a year.

Spec sheet

What it does
Pinegrow is a visual editor for standard HTML and CSS files that combines visual editing, code editing and AI-assisted workflows.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Product
Pinegrow is a visual web editor for professionals working with HTML, CSS, SASS, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, GSAP Interactions, WordPress and WooCommerce.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Intended users
The maker says Pinegrow is tailored to professional web developers and designers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · pinegrow.com
Integrations
Pinegrow describes live sync with Atom and VS Code and supports standard source-control tools such as Git.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Support
Support resources include a user manual, video tutorials, a community forum and the support email address [email protected].Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Headquarters
SingaporeRead 28 Sep 2026 · pinegrow.com
Founded
2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · pinegrow.com
AI
The AI Assistant edits markup and styles, supports multiple providers with a user-supplied API key, and works alongside Claude Code and Codex CLI.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
AI assistant
The AI Assistant is included as a core feature; users supply an OpenAI key and can use multiple AI providers.Read 21 Oct 2026 · docs.pinegrow.com
Analytics
Pinegrow states that it uses Google Analytics for anonymous run-usage data and that this can be disabled in Settings outside trial mode.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Apple Silicon
Since Pinegrow 7.x, the Mac build includes a native Apple Silicon version for M1, M2 and M3 computers.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Components
Pinegrow supports master pages, reusable components with editable areas, and a CMS mode for static HTML websites.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Core file model
Projects remain in standard files owned by the user, so the product does not require a proprietary project format.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
CSS and preprocessors
Pinegrow provides live visual editing for CSS, SASS and LESS, including CSS variables and a CSS Grid editor.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Documentation depth
The documentation site includes getting-started guides, panels and tools, how-to guides, component and master-page tutorials, Vue Designer, Bootstrap, Interactions and WordPress sections.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Download checks
The download page says every Pinegrow release is checked with VirusTotal.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Editing
The editor provides visual tools to add, edit, move, clone and delete HTML elements, alongside code editing.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Framework integrations
Official feature coverage includes Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Foundation, WordPress and WooCommerce workflows.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Independent company profile
LinkedIn lists Pinegrow as a privately held information-technology company with 2–10 employees and a 2013 founding year.Read 21 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Legal entity and address
The vendor EULA names PINEGROW PTE. LTD. and gives its address as 30 Petain Road, Singapore 208099.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Licence model
The EULA identifies Pinegrow Pte. Ltd. as vendor and grants licensed use; Pinegrow is distributed as proprietary software rather than an open-source project.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
License limits
Each user needs a separate license, and one user can install Pinegrow on up to three computers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Limit: add-on packaging
Capterra reviewers criticize that some new capabilities are sold as add-ons instead of being included in the core product.Read 21 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: FTP workflow
A Capterra reviewer reports that Pinegrow previously lacked built-in FTP upload and download, requiring a separate FTP client.Read 21 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: learning curve
A Capterra reviewer describes a steep learning curve and says text selection, editing, copying and pasting could behave unpredictably.Read 21 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: SEO tools
A Capterra reviewer says Pinegrow's SEO features are not advanced enough.Read 21 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Notable news: version 10
Release notes dated October 1, 2026 describe the content workspace, Desktop/Online project continuation, visual revisions and direct publishing.Read 21 Oct 2026 · docs.pinegrow.com
Notable news: version 10.1
Release notes dated October 13, 2026 describe site maps, faster large-project search, HTML-format preservation and example Playground projects.Read 21 Oct 2026 · docs.pinegrow.com
Praise: G2 usability
G2 reviewers praise the clean interface, accessible tool layout, offline desktop use and large element library.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: integrations
Capterra reviewers repeatedly value the broad integration of HTML, PHP, CSS, WordPress, Tailwind and Bootstrap technologies.Read 21 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: local and cloud options
A Capterra reviewer highlights that Pinegrow works both on a local machine and in the cloud and offers Mac and Windows versions.Read 21 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Privacy and security
The privacy policy identifies Pinegrow Pte. Ltd. as the GDPR data controller and says it cannot guarantee absolute data security.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Project limits
A single license can be used to create as many projects as desired, with no project limits or extra fees.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Public API
Pinegrow exposes an API for custom plugins that can add framework support, custom controls, component libraries and workflow integrations.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Publishing integrations
Pinegrow 10 supports publishing to GitHub, Netlify and Cloudflare Pages, while Desktop also supports SFTP.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Rating on Capterra
4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.3 out of 5 from 36 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Refunds
The maker offers refunds within 30 days for one-time license payments, upgrades and yearly subscriptions, but not recurring monthly subscriptions.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Responsive design
Users can edit pages at multiple device sizes and add custom breakpoints or have Pinegrow detect breakpoints from stylesheets.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
SDK and boilerplate
Developer resources include a public GitHub API-documentation repository, a plugin boilerplate repository and a WordPress Plugin API description.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Security architecture
The internal preview server serves project files, accepts only localhost connections by default and asks before allowing remote-device access.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Self-hosted WordPress
The Pinegrow WordPress Plugin runs inside a WordPress site and is self-hosted there.Read 21 Oct 2026 · docs.pinegrow.com
Styling
Pinegrow supports live editing of CSS, SASS and LESS with visual controls and a CSS Grid editor.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Support channels
Support is provided through documentation, videos, a community forum, FAQ, known-issues pages, release notes and email helpdesk.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
System requirements
Supported and tested desktop systems are Windows 10/11, macOS 14/15 and Ubuntu Desktop 20.04/22.04 LTS.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Technical foundation
The desktop application is primarily a client-side HTML/CSS/JavaScript web app packaged with NWJS, with Node.js handling local files and the internal server.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Visual HTML editing
The editor can add, move, clone, delete and repeat HTML elements through visual controls.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
WordPress
The WordPress Builder turns HTML pages into WordPress themes or Gutenberg blocks and exports standard PHP WordPress files.Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
WordPress builder
The WordPress edition assigns Smart Actions to HTML elements and exports standard WordPress PHP files, themes and plugins.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
WordPress development prerequisites
Building WordPress themes with Pinegrow requires the user to install and configure a local web server, database engine and WordPress.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
WordPress Smart Actions
Smart Actions cover blocks, queries, relationships, custom post types, post fields, template parts, menus, pagination, breadcrumbs, widget areas, taxonomies, Customizer fields, forms and WooCommerce.Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com

Plans and prices

Pinegrow Web Editor $49.50 a year per year; page also shows regular USD 99 and Save 50% HTML/CSS · Tailwind · Bootstrap · Plain HTML · includes Pinegrow Online for local projects Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Pinegrow Online Monthly $20 a month billed monthly Bootstrap · Tailwind CSS · Interactions · WordPress · Pinekit · Local projects Read 19 Sep 2026 · pinegrow.com
Pinegrow Online Yearly $180 a year billed annually Bootstrap · Tailwind CSS · Interactions · WordPress · Pinekit · Local projects Read 19 Sep 2026 · pinegrow.com
Pinegrow Online Monthly $20 a month per month per user + tax Bootstrap · Tailwind CSS · Interactions · WordPress · Pinekit · local projects Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.online
Shop Builder for WooCommerce $25 a year per year Create WooCommerce stores and blocks · requires WordPress Builder · unavailable as a one-time payment Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Tailwind Visual Editor $25 a year per year Tailwind CSS visual editor · page also displays a “Free” option Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
WordPress Builder $25 a year per year Create WordPress themes, plugins and blocks Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Pinegrow WP Plugin - Single site $49 a year per year; recurring subscription WordPress blocks and themes · Interactions · Tailwind editor · WooCommerce · one site Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Interactions $50, paid once one time Interactions, animations and scroll scenes · not available with one-time payment; separate add-on subscription available Read 2 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Pinegrow Theme Converter $99 a year per year per user; recurring subscription Converts local HTML projects into WordPress themes Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com
Pinegrow Online Yearly $180 a year per year per user + tax; save $60 versus 12 monthly payments Bootstrap · Tailwind CSS · Interactions · WordPress · Pinekit · local projects · 30-day money-back guarantee Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.online
Pinegrow WP Plugin - Unlimited sites $199 a year per year; recurring subscription WordPress blocks and themes · Interactions · Tailwind editor · WooCommerce · unlimited sites owned or operated by you Read 21 Oct 2026 · pinegrow.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Combines visual element controls with code editing.
  • Supports live CSS, SASS, and LESS editing.
  • Includes responsive editing and breakpoint controls.
  • AI Assistant works with a user-supplied API key.
  • One license can cover unlimited projects.

Limits

  • A separate license is required for each user.
  • Each user can install it on up to three computers.
  • Pinegrow Web Editor costs $49.50 a year.

Who it suits

Pinegrow is aimed at professional web developers and designers who work directly with HTML, CSS, or supported frameworks. Its visual editing, code tools, and WordPress Builder suit people building sites or WordPress themes and blocks.

Pinegrow in depth

Read the full write-up

Pinegrow is a visual web editor that keeps HTML, CSS and code work in reach. It is aimed at professional web developers and designers who want control over responsive pages or WordPress output, rather than a guided no-code builder. Its breadth is useful, but buyers need to match a set of distinct licenses to their workflow.

Overview

Pinegrow pairs visual controls for adding, moving, cloning and deleting HTML elements with direct code editing. That makes it suited to developers who want to work on page structure visually without giving up the underlying markup. Styling tools cover CSS, SASS and LESS, including a CSS Grid editor.

Reusable components with editable areas, master pages and a CMS mode for static HTML sites support repeatable work. The WordPress Builder converts HTML pages into themes or Gutenberg blocks and exports standard PHP WordPress files. Pinegrow also supports Git and describes live sync with Atom and VS Code. A user can create unlimited projects without project fees, though each user needs a separate license; one user can install the editor on up to three computers.

Key features

Responsive editing and styling

Users can edit pages at multiple device sizes, set custom breakpoints or have Pinegrow detect breakpoints from stylesheets. This gives developers control over responsive behavior in context. Live CSS, SASS and LESS editing and the CSS Grid editor add useful visual feedback, but the product still assumes comfort with web technologies.

AI and workflow

The AI Assistant can edit markup and styles, uses multiple providers through a user-supplied API key, and works alongside Claude Code and Codex CLI. This is a flexible addition for developers who already use those tools, but it is not a substitute for understanding or reviewing the code it changes.

Git support and live sync with Atom and VS Code help Pinegrow fit into an existing development workflow. Support resources include a manual, video tutorials, a community forum and support by email.

WordPress and commerce

The WordPress Builder exports standard PHP files for themes and Gutenberg blocks. A separate Shop Builder for WooCommerce can create stores and blocks, but requires WordPress Builder. These focused tools make Pinegrow more relevant to WordPress developers than a general visual page editor, while the separate licenses add cost and complexity.

Pricing

Pinegrow is presented as freemium, but there is no free plan; a free trial is available. Paid plans include:

Pinegrow Web Editor: $49.50 a year, billed per year. Includes an HTML/CSS editor, Bootstrap, components, live SASS, multiple views and Pinegrow Online for local projects. This is the clearest fit for users focused on visual HTML/CSS work.

Pinegrow Online Monthly: $20 a month, billed monthly. Includes Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Interactions, WordPress, Pinekit and local projects. Choose this for the broad online toolset without an annual billing term.

Pinegrow Online Yearly: $180 a year, billed annually, with the same stated toolset as the monthly plan. It suits users who want that scope on annual billing.

WordPress Builder: $25 a year, billed per year, for creating WordPress themes, plugins and blocks. This is the narrower choice for WordPress output.

Tailwind Visual Editor: $25 a year, billed per year, for a Tailwind CSS visual editor. The page also displays a “Free” option.

Shop Builder for WooCommerce: $25 a year, billed per year, for WooCommerce stores and blocks. It requires WordPress Builder and is unavailable as a one-time payment.

Interactions: $50, paid once, billed one time, for interactions, animations and scroll scenes. The plan is marked not available with one-time payment, with a separate add-on subscription available.

Each license is per user, not per project: one user may use it for unlimited projects, but additional users need their own licenses. Refunds are available within 30 days for one-time license payments, upgrades and yearly subscriptions; recurring monthly subscriptions are excluded.

Platforms

Pinegrow supports Linux, macOS and Windows, as well as web and self-hosted use. It also supports custom code and custom domains. The product supports up to 10,000 pages, but does not include built-in analytics.

Who it's for

Pinegrow is a strong fit for professional web developers and designers who need visual editing alongside source-level control, particularly when building responsive pages, reusable static sites or WordPress themes and blocks. Its CSS and breakpoint tools are valuable when a project needs more control than a basic builder provides.

It is less suitable for people who want a simple, guided website-building experience or who need analytics built into the editor. Teams should also account for per-user licensing, even though project counts are unrestricted.

Pros and cons

Pro: Visual element editing and direct code editing coexist, so developers can choose the right level of control for each task.

Pro: Responsive editing, custom or detected breakpoints, and CSS Grid tools support detailed layout work across device sizes.

Pro: WordPress themes and Gutenberg blocks can be exported as standard PHP files.

Pro: Unlimited projects per user avoid project-based fees.

Con: Separate-user licensing means the cost rises with the number of people who need access.

Con: The range of separate editor, WordPress, Tailwind, commerce and interaction plans makes it important to confirm what the desired workflow requires.

Con: Built-in analytics are absent, so users needing them must look elsewhere.

Alternatives

Choose Framer if a free plan and a free Framer domain are more important than Pinegrow's code-centered editing; its free plan includes 500 AI credits to try, 1 GB bandwidth, design pages and 10 CMS collections.

Webador offers an always-free plan with essential website features but no domain name, making it a simpler alternative for someone willing to use a free site address.

Tilda has a free plan for one website with key blocks, while its Personal plan costs $15 a month and adds full block access and a custom domain.

Blocs is an alternative for readers who prefer an editor available on macOS and iOS; its free plan supports unlimited website builds.

Silex is a free, open-source option under the AGPL license, with Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows platforms.

Universe may suit users who want to work across iOS, macOS and web and can work within its free plan's five-page limit.

WordPress.com offers a free plan with unlimited pages and posts and 1 GB storage, a different fit for users who want a hosted WordPress service.

Mobirise AI Website Builder offers a free version with three AI generations per month.

For broader browsing, see Web Development IDEs, Website builders and Personal Website Builders.

Verdict

Choose Pinegrow if you are a developer or designer who wants visual control without surrendering direct access to markup, styles and WordPress output. Its strongest advantage is the combination of responsive editing, code work and specialized WordPress tools, with no project cap. Look elsewhere if you want a simpler no-code path, built-in analytics or one shared license for a team.

Verdict

Pinegrow brings visual editing, code work, responsive controls, and WordPress output into one editor. Licensing is per user, though a single license permits as many projects as desired.

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