Description
CodeDesign.ai
Overview
CodeDesign.ai is an AI-powered website builder that enables creating professional websites in 30 seconds with just a text prompt. The platform has served over 1 million businesses and built more than 2 million sites.
Founded in May 2018 by Manjunath M (CEO) and Hakhil Nizeem (Managing Director), with Mk Niyas as third co-founder. Originally from Calicut, Kerala, India, with legal headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
Proposition: "Turn your design into human-readable code with AI" - Create websites without code, with included hosting, and the option to export to WordPress or HTML/CSS.
Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| May 2018 | Founded by Manjunath M |
| Jun 2019 | Hakhil Nizeem joins as co-founder |
| Apr 2023 | Product Hunt launch |
| Feb 2024 | CodeDesign.AI for WordPress launched |
| Feb 2025 | AI Sales & Marketing Funnel Builder |
| 2025 | 2M+ sites built |
| 2025 | Vibe Coding Builder introduced |
Value Proposition
The Problem They Solve
- Creating websites requires coding or design knowledge
- Traditional website builders are slow and complex
- Hiring developers is expensive for small businesses
- WordPress has a learning curve
The Solution: AI Website Builder
| Aspect | Traditional | CodeDesign.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Days/Weeks | 30 seconds |
| Code | Required | Not needed |
| Design | Manual | AI-generated |
| Hosting | Separate | Included |
| Export | Limited | HTML/WordPress |
Two Editor Types
| Editor | Description |
|---|---|
| Vibe Coding Builder | AI prompts to create and modify |
| Visual Drag & Drop | Manual with optional AI |
Main Features
AI Website Generation
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Prompt-to-Website | Describe your business → complete site |
| 30 Second Launch | Ultra-fast generation |
| AI Regeneration | Regenerate designs unlimited times |
| 100+ Languages | Multi-language support |
| AI Magic Copy | AI copywriting for SEO |
Templates and Design
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 5,000+ Templates | Websites and landing pages |
| 2,000+ Funnels | Sales funnel templates |
| 300+ Responsive | Responsive designs |
| Style Guide | Brand consistency |
| Smart Components | Reusable components |
Site Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Landing Pages | High conversion |
| Business Websites | Corporate sites |
| Portfolios | Professional showcase |
| Sales Funnels | Sales pipelines |
| E-commerce | Online stores |
| Blogs | Content and SEO |
| SaaS Pages | Tech products |
| Course Platforms | Online education |
Publishing Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| CodeDesign Hosting | Cloud hosting included |
| Custom Domain | Connect your own domain |
| WordPress Sync | Plugin for WP |
| HTML/CSS Export | Clean exportable code |
| Subdomain | codedesign.app subdomain |
Integrations
| Integration | Use |
|---|---|
| Stripe | Online payments |
| Zapier | Automations |
| Calendly | Appointments and scheduling |
| YouTube | Embed videos |
| Google Maps | Locations |
| Webhooks | Custom connections |
| Google Analytics | Tracking |
Additional Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| SEO Optimization | Optimized sites |
| Responsive Design | Mobile, tablet, desktop |
| Form Builder | Data collection |
| Version History | Version history |
| Collaboration | Teamwork |
| Analytics | Integrated insights |
| Auto-Backups | Automatic backups |
| Custom CSS/JS | Custom code |
Pricing
Monthly Plans
| Plan | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 2-3 projects, subdomain |
| Basic | $15/mo | 1 portfolio, unlimited pages, 100 contacts |
| Starter | $29/mo | 1 site/funnel, 1,000 contacts, 25K visits |
| Growth | $49/mo | 1 site/funnel, 10,000 contacts, 300K visits, versions |
| Agency | $99-108/mo | 5 sites, 50,000 contacts, 1M visits, premium support |
Lifetime Deal
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Website | $97 (one-time) |
| Unlimited | $999 (one-time) |
Features by Plan
- Free: Subdomain hosting, limited features
- Paid: Custom domain, payment integration, premium support
- Growth+: Version history, code export
- Agency: Multiple sites, priority support
Security and Privacy
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Zero Data Retention | OpenAI doesn't retain data |
| AES-256 Encryption | Data at rest |
| TLS 1.2+ | Data in transit |
| No Training | Data not used for AI training |
Competition
vs Wix
| Aspect | CodeDesign.ai | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| AI Generation | Core feature | Basic ADI |
| Speed | 30 seconds | Minutes |
| Export Code | Yes | No |
| Starting Price | Free/$15 | Free/$17 |
| Users | 1M+ | 200M+ |
vs Webflow
| Aspect | CodeDesign.ai | Webflow |
|---|---|---|
| Target | Beginners | Designers |
| AI | Native | Limited |
| Complexity | Simple | Advanced |
| Code Export | Yes | Yes |
| Learning Curve | Low | High |
vs Squarespace
| Aspect | CodeDesign.ai | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| AI Generation | Yes | Limited |
| Templates | 5,000+ | 100+ |
| WordPress | Yes | No |
| Price | From $15 | From $16 |
vs Framer
| Aspect | CodeDesign.ai | Framer |
|---|---|---|
| AI Focus | Website builder | Design tool |
| Target | Small business | Designers |
| Prompts | Yes | Yes |
Other Competitors
- Durable
- 10Web
- Hostinger Horizons
- Butternut AI
- Pineapple Builder
Founding Team
Manjunath M - Co-founder & CEO
| Data | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Calicut, Kerala, India |
| Role | CEO since May 2018 |
| Active |
Hakhil Nizeem - Co-founder & Managing Director
| Data | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Calicut, Kerala, India |
| Role | MD since June 2019 |
| Website | hakhil.com |
Mk Niyas - Co-founder
| Data | Detail |
|---|---|
| Role | Co-founder |
Reviews and Ratings
| Platform | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot | 4.5+/5 | 167+ reviews |
| Product Hunt | 4.9/5 | 13 reviews |
| G2 | Positive | Limited |
What Users Say
"Very good AI Software to build great Websites in Minutes. I am a user since two years."
"The support team is the best I have ever dealt with in the IT space."
"I spun up my landing page within a minute. It captured my brand and everything about our company."
Company Information
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal Name | CodeDesign Inc. |
| Founded | May 2018 |
| Legal HQ | 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 |
| Alt. Address | 256 Chapman Road STE 105-4, Newark, DE 19702 |
| Founders Origin | Calicut, Kerala, India |
| Employees | 11-50 |
| Status | Private, Angel funded |
| Sites Built | 2M+ |
| Businesses Served | 1M+ |
| Target Market | North America, US & Canada |
Support
| Channel | Detail |
|---|---|
| support@codedesign.ai | |
| Response Time | ~7 min 55 sec average |
| Live Chat | Available |
| Phone | Available |
| YouTube | Tutorials |
| Help Center | Documentation |
| 24/7 | Continuous support |
Product Hunt Launches
| Date | Product |
|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | AI Website Builder |
| Feb 2024 | CodeDesign.AI for WordPress |
| Feb 2025 | AI Sales & Marketing Funnel Builder |
Use Cases
Who It's For
| Audience | Use |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurs | Launch quickly without code |
| Small Business | Professional online presence |
| Freelancers | Portfolios and services |
| Agencies | Multiple client sites |
| Startups | Landing pages and MVPs |
| Marketers | Conversion funnels |
| Educators | Course platforms |
| E-commerce | Simple stores |
PROS ✅
- Speed - Sites in 30 seconds
- No-Code - No technical knowledge needed
- AI Generation - Automatic design and content
- Lifetime Deal - $97 once vs subscription
- Code Export - HTML/CSS for own hosting
- WordPress Integration - Native plugin
- Responsive - Automatic mobile-first
- Templates - 5,000+ options
- Support - Excellent and fast
- Free Plan - Start without paying
- Hosting Included - No extra costs
- SEO Friendly - Search optimized
- Multi-language - 100+ languages
- Form Builder - Lead collection
- Funnels - Integrated sales funnels
CONS ❌
- Generic Designs - AI can be predictable
- Limited Customization - vs Webflow
- Learning Curve - Advanced features
- Limited Integrations - vs native Zapier
- Beta Bugs - Some issues reported
- Repetitive Templates - Some similar
- Advanced Users - May fall short
- Documentation - Could be deeper
- No Public API - For developers
Alternatives
| Tool | Best For |
|---|---|
| Wix | More integrations, established brand |
| Squarespace | Premium design, templates |
| Webflow | Total control, designers |
| Framer | Design-first, prototypes |
| Durable | Ultra-fast AI, simple |
| 10Web | WordPress AI hosting |
| WordPress | Total flexibility |
Resources
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Website | codedesign.ai |
| Login | accounts.codedesign.app/login |
| Pricing | codedesign.ai/pricing |
| YouTube | @codedesignai |
| @codedesignai | |
| @codedesignai | |
| /company/codedesignai | |
| Support | codedesign.ai/support |
Key Differentiators
- Prompt-to-Website in 30 seconds - Faster than competitors
- Lifetime Deal - One-time payment model available
- Code Export - Flexibility for developers
- WordPress Plugin - Native integration
- Exceptional Support - Response in <8 minutes
- 5,000+ Templates - Extensive library
- Zero Data Retention - Guaranteed privacy
"Web dev is going to change a whole lot, it's crazy" — CodeDesign.ai User
Key Features
AI website generation prompt 30 seconds
Drag-and-drop visual editor no-code
Vibe Coding Builder AI prompts
5000+ templates landing pages
2000+ sales funnel templates
WordPress plugin integration sync
HTML CSS code export clean
Cloud hosting included free
Custom domain connection
AI Magic copywriting SEO
Responsive design mobile tablet
Form builder lead collection
Stripe payment integration
Zapier automation webhooks
Version history backups
SEO optimization built-in
Multi-language 100+ languages
Style guide brand consistency
Smart components reusable
Analytics insights integrated
Use Cases
Landing pages high conversion
Business websites corporate
Portfolio professional freelancers
Sales funnels pipelines
E-commerce online stores
Blog content marketing SEO
SaaS product pages startup
Course platforms education
Agency client websites multiple
Small business online presence
Startup MVP landing pages
Marketing campaigns funnels
Event websites promotion
Restaurant menus online
Real estate property listings
Medical practice websites
Consulting services showcase
Photography portfolio gallery
Non-profit organization sites
Personal branding websites
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Information
Company
CodeDesign Inc.
Website
codedesign.ai