Duda #9
Architecture
Duda is a SaaS-based website builder that abstracts server management, utilizing Javascript for backend operations. It supports extensions through Javascript, HTML, and CSS, and offers managed hosting with RESTful API integrations.
Target Users
Duda caters primarily to single developers, small teams, and content editors, offering features suitable for small to medium-sized projects. While it provides tools for larger teams and enterprises, its capabilities are more aligned with smaller-scale operations.
Legal
Duda operates under a proprietary software license as a commercial entity, offering its platform through subscription-based plans.
User Management
Duda includes built-in user management, allowing administrators to manage team members and client permissions within the platform.
Content Editing
Duda offers a drag-and-drop editor with on-site editing capabilities, supporting custom fields and content types. While it provides basic versioning and workflow features, real-time collaboration tools are limited.
Content Display
Duda provides a variety of packaged themes through its marketplace, including paid options. Users can customize site displays without requiring frontend development expertise.
Mobile Support
Duda ensures responsive design for optimal viewing across devices but does not natively support the creation of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) or native mobile applications.
Multilingual Support
Duda supports multilingual content, user interface, and editor, facilitating website creation and management in multiple languages.
Extensibility
Duda offers an extension marketplace with both free and paid options, allowing users to enhance site functionality without requiring backend development skills.
Commerce
E-commerce functionality in Duda is available through extensions, notably integrating with platforms like Ecwid, and supports payment gateways such as PayPal, Stripe, and Square.
Costs
Duda operates on a subscription model, starting at $19 per month per site when billed annually, totaling approximately $228 for the first year. Higher-tier plans with additional features are available at increased subscription rates.