Webstudio is a visual website builder with static and dynamic exports. VoxelSite generates editable PHP pages from a brief and runs its Studio on PHP hosting. Both let you host exported websites yourself; their editing tools and hosting requirements differ.
Editing, hosting, and website files
| Need | VoxelSite | Webstudio |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | AI chat, visual edits, and source editing | Visual builder with CMS data bindings |
| Content | PHP pages and JSON content; SQLite for Studio state | External CMS connections through HTTP APIs |
| Self-hosting | PHP 8.2+ for Studio and PHP output; static HTML export available | Static files or a dynamic JavaScript application |
| Export limits | ZIP excludes Studio; standalone forms have fewer features | Static export excludes dynamic pages and webhook forms |
Choose Webstudio for visual control and CMS connections
Webstudio lets you bind components to data from an external CMS over an HTTP API. It suits a project where you want to choose the content backend and design pages in a visual editor.
Choose the export format before planning hosting. Its dynamic JavaScript export supports CMS connections and webhook forms. The static export has fewer features, including no dynamic pages or webhook forms.
Choose VoxelSite for AI-generated PHP on shared hosting
Describe the site, review the generated pages, and refine them through chat, visual edits, or the code editor. The Studio compiles CSS with PHP, so installation needs no Node.js or frontend build step.
The generated site uses PHP pages, shared partials, CSS, JavaScript, and referenced assets. You can inspect these files and edit them with your own tools. The Studio uses SQLite for accounts and revision history.
Check the workflow with one page
In the VoxelSite demo, open a page and inspect it in the code editor. On your own installation, change a heading, publish, and download the PHP website. Test its links and a form submission on the destination host.
The download includes a standalone form handler with fewer features than the installed handler. Read the export documentation before a client handover.
Common questions
Can I self-host a Webstudio website?
Yes. Webstudio supports static exports and dynamic JavaScript application exports. The Builder and exported websites are separate; its documentation advises against self-hosting the Builder in production.
Can I import a Webstudio project into VoxelSite?
VoxelSite has no direct Webstudio project importer. Rebuild the pages from a brief, add your content and assets, and check redirects, metadata, and forms before changing hosts.
Official sources
Checked October 6, 2026. Check the vendor documentation before choosing a plan or moving a site.