These days, there’s no shortage of options if you’re searching for a free blogging platform or a place to showcase your design portfolio. While many people automatically turn to WordPress, it’s worth exploring a powerful alternative like the newly released Craft 3.
After three years in development, Craft 3 has been completely rebuilt and redesigned. It’s now available and promises to be three times faster than its predecessor. Packed with hundreds of new features and improvements, it aims to make building and launching your next website simpler than ever.
Craft gives you the flexibility to design custom content models, so you can build a site that fits your exact needs. Its built-in Live Preview lets you see changes in real time as you type. For longer or more complex pages, the Matrix field makes it easy to combine different types of content seamlessly. And if you’re targeting a global audience, Craft comes with strong localization tools to adapt your site for different languages and regions.
So what’s new in Craft 3?
Key updates include Multi-Site support, which allows you to manage several related websites from a single installation. There’s also a built-in image editor for cropping, rotating, flipping, and setting focal points on images. Plus, you can now preview assets anywhere in the CMS with a simple shortcut: just press Shift + Spacebar.
One of the most significant additions is the Craft Plugin Store—a secure marketplace where you can browse and buy plugins directly from your admin panel. No more searching through third-party websites. It’s the easiest way to expand your site’s capabilities, whether you’re adding new functions or integrating tools that match your skill level.
Interested in learning more? You can explore Craft 3’s full range of new features on their website. As for pricing, the Solo plan is completely free—perfect for personal projects or sites built for friends. If you’re building sites for clients or teams, you’ll want the Pro version. It’s priced at a one-time fee of $299, plus $59 per year for updates, and includes user accounts, custom branding, and developer support.
