Prelo
Open-source WordPress-style CMS for AI-built sites — MIT licensed, self-hosted, no per-seat pricing.
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What is Prelo?
Prelo is an open-source, AI-native CMS that lets AI agents and humans collaboratively build and manage websites. It provides a WordPress-style studio for end clients while exposing a REST API and MCP server for AI agents to write content, with unified permissions and audit logs for both.
Prelo pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free (self-hosted, MIT license); optional paid managed hosting available
Prelo pros
- Open source (MIT licensed) and free with no per-seat pricing or vendor lock-in
- Purpose-built for AI agents with multiple interfaces (REST API, MCP server, Claude Code skill)
- WordPress-familiar studio UI requires no client training; agents write through the same API as humans
- Runs anywhere (self-hosted VPS, client cloud, or optional managed hosting) in a single container
- Works with major frameworks (Next.js, Astro, Remix, SvelteKit, Nuxt) and databases (SQLite, Postgres)
- Unified audit log and reversible changes; roles prevent clients from breaking code
Prelo cons
- Self-hosted deployment requires users to manage infrastructure, backups, and maintenance
- Limited to 5 supported frameworks; cannot be used with other frontend frameworks
- Early-stage product with minimal public production case studies or social proof
Frequently asked questions about Prelo
Is Prelo really free?
Yes—MIT licensed, self-hosted, with no per-seat or per-editor pricing. Optional managed hosting is available for those who prefer not to run their own server.
Can my client break the site?
No. The studio edits content only, not code. Roles scope permissions, and every change is audited and reversible.
Which frameworks does it work with?
Next.js, Astro, Remix, SvelteKit, and Nuxt, with SQLite or Postgres. Prelo installs into your existing repo.
Where does it run?
Anywhere a container runs: a $6 VPS, client's existing cloud, or managed hosting. Backups are volume snapshots; migration is a docker pull.
How do agents write content after handover?
Through a scoped API key with author role. Writes appear in the studio as drafts, attributed to the key, alongside human edits.
Can I white-label it for my agency?
Yes—it's MIT licensed. Fork it, add your logo to the studio, and hand clients your branded back office.