Grapes Studio Launches Out of Stealth to Challenge WordPress with AI-Powered, HTML-First Website Builder

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CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For over two decades, small businesses have relied on WordPress to power their websites — paying high hosting fees, juggling plugins, and dealing with constant updates. Grapes Studio, launching out of stealth today, challenges that model with an AI-powered, HTML-first editor that lets users copy and rebuild existing sites in minutes — no coding or plugins required.

Co-founded by Italian developer Artur Arseniev, creator of the open-source GrapesJS framework, and Griffin Kelly, a serial entrepreneur and Y Combinator alumnus, Grapes Studio brings enterprise-grade web design tools to everyone. Users can import their websites directly into the editor, then drag, drop, or ask the AI to make targeted updates like "add a pricing section" or "match this to our brand colors."

The platform is funded by Open Core Ventures, founded by Sid Sijbrandij, co-founder of GitLab, and built on the same open-core philosophy that helped GitLab become a global success.

"Grapes Studio gives users total ownership of their site again," said Artur Arseniev, co-founder and CTO. "Unlike AI builders that lock you into proprietary systems, we generate clean HTML and CSS you can host anywhere — forever."

"Our goal is simple — make beautiful, modern websites affordable for everyone," added Griffin Kelly, co-founder and CEO. "Grapes users can migrate from any platform in under two minutes and save up to 75% per month on hosting and maintenance. We're helping small businesses cut costs while keeping full creative control."

Grapes Studio builds on years of open-source adoption. GrapesJS, its underlying framework, has been downloaded millions of times and integrated into products by companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 firms. Grapes Studio now brings those capabilities to everyday creators through an AI-driven visual experience. Unlike other AI builders that rely solely on text prompts, Grapes Studio lets users switch seamlessly between AI assistance and hands-on drag-and-drop editing — combining speed with precision.

With AI-assisted editing, one-click imports, drag-and-drop design, and built-in email tools, Grapes Studio helps businesses —from restaurants and salons to agencies and freelancers— launch faster and spend less. Whether you're refreshing your café's website or managing clients as a small design studio, Grapes Studio makes professional web creation simple, affordable, and entirely your own.

Grapes Studio offers plans for individuals, teams, and enterprises. Try it free at grapesjs.com.

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