Wapka is an open-source, all-in-one web development platform I’ve built and maintained for over a decade.
It combines a visual site builder, a server-side Lua scripting engine, backward-compatible legacy support, and a full REST API — all running on sandboxed infrastructure that allows for a genuinely free tier.
What makes Wapka different
- Visual builder + server-side code — drag-and-drop UI with full backend scripting. Most platforms do one or the other. Wapka does both.
- 10 years of backward compatibility — code written in 2013 still runs unchanged. You grow, the platform evolves around you. No forced migrations.
- Open source + self-hostable — the entire codebase is on GitHub. Docker compose up. Detach your site, run it standalone, reattach anytime. Zero lock-in.
- Free tier that’s actually free — 100GB storage, SSL, CDN, server-side scripting. No credit card. Lua makes the economics work.
- AI-ready — MCP protocol support. AI agents can read, modify, and manage your site.
Who it’s for
| If you are | Wapka gives you |
|---|---|
| A non-technical creator | Visual builder, pre-built modules, zero DevOps |
| A new coder / student | Free server-side scripting, graduated learning path |
| A developer | REST API, Lua framework, Docker self-hosting |
| A business | No lock-in, raw data export, full ownership |
Where to go
- wapka.org — the platform
- github.com/wapka-web — open source
- docs.wapka.org — documentation
- discord.gg/GuaTDebsfm — community