Wysiwyg App Builder
Build a WYSIWYG app in minutes for free with AI. Write in plain English or tap buttons to create your app.
How to Use the WYSIWYG App Builder
WYSIWYG App Builder Example
Built with Replit.
Build your vision in minutes for free without writing a single line of code.
Prompting the WYSIWYG App Builder
Build a responsive website using drag-and-drop layout with editable desktop/tablet/mobile breakpoints, bind blogs and product lists via Visual CMS Collections, and optimize titles, meta descriptions, alt text, and structured data using the SEO Meta Assistant.
Create an email using modular content blocks (header, hero, product grid, footer), insert personalization tokens (first name, last purchase, location) in the subject and body, run the accessibility checker (contrast, alt text, font sizes), and show an inbox rendering preview for Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail before finalizing.
Create a WYSIWYG document editor with real-time coauthoring (live cursors and comments), global styles and themes for headings/colors/spacing, smart citations with auto-formatted bibliographies for major styles, and version history with named versions and one-click restore.
Create a WYSIWYG presentation app with slide master layouts for titles/content/section headers, animated transitions and object animations with timing controls, presenter notes with dual-screen presenter view and timers, and interactive elements like buttons, polls, and live data widgets embedded in slides.
Top WYSIWYG App Features by Type
Drag-and-drop Layout
Users can place text, images, and components exactly where they want by dragging elements on the canvas. This speeds up site creation and removes the need for code, making it ideal for quick iterations.
Responsive Breakpoints
Designs automatically adapt for desktop, tablet, and mobile with editable breakpoints. This ensures a consistent, high-quality experience across devices without duplicating work.
Visual CMS Collections
Create and bind dynamic content like blogs or product lists directly from a visual data panel. It empowers non-developers to manage structured content while keeping designs consistent.
SEO Meta Assistant
Edit titles, meta descriptions, alt text, and structured data from within the builder. This helps sites rank better and improves click-through without leaving the design workflow.
Modular Content Blocks
Drag prebuilt headers, hero sections, product grids, and footers onto an email canvas. It accelerates campaign creation and ensures brand consistency across messages.
Inbox Rendering Preview
Preview how emails look across major clients like Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail. This reduces rendering surprises and increases confidence before sending.
Personalization Tokens
Insert dynamic fields like first name, last purchase, or location into subject lines and content. Personalized messages boost engagement and conversions with minimal extra work.
Accessibility Checker
Automatically audits color contrast, alt text, and font sizes for email accessibility. More accessible emails reach broader audiences and improve deliverability outcomes.
Real-time Coauthoring
Multiple people can edit the same document simultaneously with live cursors and comments. It eliminates version ping-pong and speeds up team workflows.
Styles and Themes
Apply global headings, colors, and spacing with reusable styles. Consistent formatting keeps documents professional and easy to update at scale.
Smart Citations
Insert and manage citations with auto-formatted bibliographies supporting major styles. This saves time and prevents formatting errors in research and reports.
Version History
Track changes with named versions and one-click restores. It provides accountability and safety when collaborating or experimenting.
Slide Master Layouts
Define master templates for titles, content, and section headers. This enables fast slide creation with consistent branding throughout the deck.
Animated Transitions
Add smooth transitions and object animations with timing controls. Motion keeps audiences engaged and helps emphasize key points.
Presenter Notes
Attach speaker notes and run dual-screen presenter view with timers. It boosts delivery confidence and keeps talks on track.
Interactive Elements
Embed buttons, polls, and live data widgets directly into slides. Interactivity increases audience participation and turns static decks into dynamic experiences.
The WYSIWYG App of Your Dreams
Build your vision in minutes for free without writing a single line of code.
FAQ about the Wysiwyg App Builder
What is a WYSIWYG app builder and how does this platform support visual editing?
Replit isn’t a traditional WYSIWYG app builder, but it adds a lightweight WYSIWYG builder experience through its Visual Editor on top of real code. This WYSIWYG app builder software layer lets you click to edit text, swap images, and tweak styles in a live preview. You get an Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for minor layout adjustments while the editor keeps the source code in sync. For application logic and data, you work in code (with AI help) rather than a full drag-and-drop interface.
Is this a no-code WYSIWYG builder or a code-first app-building platform?
Replit is an AI-powered, code-first app-building platform that approaches the no-code app-building space without being a pure WYSIWYG app development tool. Think of it as an App Builder that generates and lets you edit production-ready code in an online IDE. You can describe features in natural language and have the Agent implement them, then refine in the editor as needed.
Can I build customer-facing apps and internal tools with cross-platform functionality?
Yes—teams ship customer-facing apps and internal tools as full-stack web apps that run anywhere a browser does. Cross-platform functionality comes from standard web stacks and frameworks you choose, with responsive UIs and cloud deployment. Replit’s Agent can scaffold complex applications, while Assistant helps refine and debug as you go.
How do templates and a component library help me start faster?
Jump-start with Remix to clone community projects that function like templates, giving you pre-built templates for common stacks. Import from Figma to turn designs into a React UI with reusable components, effectively seeding your component library. While Replit isn’t the easiest drag-and-drop app builder, its Visual Editor speeds UI tweaks and AI scaffolds the rest. You can then iterate quickly with code edits or AI-driven changes.
How does database integration work, and can I build a WYSIWYG database application?
Database integration is built in—ask the Agent to add Replit Database or managed Postgres and it provisions and connects storage to your app’s code. You can also connect API web services like Stripe, Twilio, or Firebase directly in your prompt, with secrets managed securely. This isn’t a WYSIWYG database application builder; schema and logic are code-first with a visual editor for UI polish. Advanced integration options let you seed data, migrate, and combine multiple services via AI-written glue code.
How do I connect external APIs and define custom workflows or actions?
Mention API web services by name (e.g., Stripe, SendGrid, Google OAuth) and the Agent adds SDKs, setup, and example calls automatically. Define custom workflows and custom actions in code or by asking Assistant to implement them and preview the diffs. Advanced integration options include secrets management, web search–assisted code generation, and end-to-end scaffolding for complex flows.
What’s the path from idea to production-ready code and one-click deployment?
Start by describing your idea to the Agent; the app-building platform plans the stack, generates production-ready code, and runs it live in preview. Use the Assistant and Visual Editor to refine, with automatic checkpoints and rollbacks for safe iteration. Deploy to the cloud in minutes with one click and attach a custom domain—this App Builder favors code and AI over WYSIWYG app development.
Does it support mobile use cases or a mobile app builder workflow?
Replit isn’t a native mobile app builder software or mobile app development platform, but it excels for mobile-friendly web apps. Build responsive customer-facing apps that work across devices, leveraging Cross-platform functionality inherent to the web. You can even code from your phone with the Replit mobile app to iterate on the go.