Free HTML templates are easy to find and hard to choose between. There are thousands of them, the quality varies, and the word “free” hides very different rules about credit links and client work.
This list is for small business owners, students and developers who want a clean starting point at no cost. Every template here is free to download. We start with the three free HTML templates from our own catalog, then cover six good options from other creators, and for each one we state the license terms so there are no surprises later.
Quick Picks
| Template | Best for | License or credit | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| HomeSalon TNC | Salons and barbershops | Free on TNCFlow | View template |
| Ornox | Jewelry and accessory stores | Free on TNCFlow | View template |
| KidZone | Daycare and kids stores | Free on TNCFlow | View template |
| Dimension | Personal one page sites | CC BY 3.0, credit required | HTML5 UP |
| Agency | Small studios | MIT, no credit link | Start Bootstrap |
| Arsha | Corporate and IT sites | Footer credit, personal use only | BootstrapMade |
| Nexus Flow | SaaS landing pages | Free for commercial use | Templatemo |
| Landing Page | Tailwind starters | MIT, no credit link | Tailwind Toolbox |
| Unapp | App landing pages | CC BY 3.0, footer credit | Colorlib |
The Best Free HTML Templates
1. HomeSalon TNC
HomeSalon TNC is a free HTML template for hair salons, barbershops and mobile beauty services. It is a dark, single page layout with sections for services, how it works, testimonials and booking an appointment.
A one page site is often all a local service business needs, and this one is ready for your photos, prices and booking link. You can open the live preview first. The same template is also free for Webflow, Framer and Figma.
HomeSalon TNC is free to download.
2. Ornox
Ornox is a free HTML template for jewelry stores, watch retailers and fashion accessory brands. It is colorful and minimal, with store pages designed around product photography.
The HTML version gives you the storefront pages and layout. To take payments you connect your own cart or checkout service. See the live preview. The Figma file is free too.
Ornox is free to download.
3. KidZone
KidZone is a free HTML template for childcare centers, indoor play zones and kids stores. It is bright and friendly without being cluttered, with pages for programs, a shop and contact.
It works for a daycare that needs a simple information site as well as for a small kids store. See the live preview. The Webflow and Figma versions are also free.
KidZone is free to download.
Free HTML Templates From Other Creators
These six come from long-running free template sites. Read the license line on each before you use it for a client.
4. Dimension by HTML5 UP
Dimension is a one page template where each section opens as a modal over a full screen background. It suits personal sites and simple profiles. License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0, free for personal and commercial use as long as you credit HTML5 UP.
5. Agency by Start Bootstrap
Agency is a one page Bootstrap theme with a portfolio grid that opens project modals, plus services, team and contact sections. A dependable base for a small studio. License: MIT, so no visible credit link is required.
6. Arsha by BootstrapMade
Arsha is a corporate Bootstrap 5 template for startups, apps and IT services, with a filterable portfolio and pricing boxes. License: the free version must keep the “Designed by BootstrapMade” footer credit and is for personal projects only, so client work needs the paid license. The working contact form is also part of the paid version.
7. Nexus Flow by Templatemo
Nexus Flow is a dark, one page HTML and CSS layout with features, pricing, stats and contact sections, aimed at SaaS and tech products. License: Templatemo states it is free to download, edit and use on commercial or non-commercial sites.
8. Landing Page by Tailwind Toolbox
A single HTML file styled with Tailwind CSS from a CDN, with a header, hero, feature cards, pricing table and call to action. Good as a quick starting point for a product page. License: MIT.
Landing Page on Tailwind Toolbox.
9. Unapp by Colorlib
Unapp is a Bootstrap landing page template for SaaS and app products. License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. Colorlib allows personal and commercial use as long as the footer credit link stays, and removing it requires a paid plan.
What “Free” Means: Licenses at a Glance
Most free HTML templates fall under one of three kinds of terms. Knowing which one applies saves trouble later.
- MIT. Use it for anything, including client work. You keep the license notice in the code, and no visible credit is needed.
- Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 3.0). Free for personal and commercial use, but you must credit the author, usually with a link in the footer.
- Site-specific free licenses. Some sites add their own conditions, such as keeping a footer credit, no client work on the free version, or features held back for the paid version. Always read the license page of the site you download from.
How to Choose a Free HTML Template
- Match the page count to your site. A one page template is enough for a local service or a product launch. A company with services, a team and a blog needs a multi page one.
- Check the stack. Plain HTML and CSS is easiest to edit by hand. Bootstrap and Tailwind templates are quicker to extend if you already know them.
- Test the forms. A contact form in a static template does not send email by itself. You need a form service or a small script behind it.
- Look at it on a phone. Open the live demo on a small screen before you download anything.
- Read the license. If the site is for a client or you cannot show a credit link, choose an MIT template or a paid one.
When a Paid Template Is the Better Deal
Free templates cover a narrow range of industries. If you need a design made for your type of business, a paid template usually costs less than the hours spent reshaping a free one. Our HTML templates start at $11 and include more than a hundred designs, from clinics and law firms to restaurants and real estate. Browse the HTML templates collection or the free templates page.
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Related Reading
For more HTML options, see our guides to the best HTML5 website templates, the best HTML landing page templates and the best HTML portfolio templates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are free HTML templates really free?
The download is free, but the conditions differ. Some only need the license kept in the code, some require a visible credit link, and some do not allow client work on the free version. Check the license for each template.
Can I use a free HTML template for a commercial website?
Usually yes. MIT and Creative Commons Attribution templates allow commercial use, with credit required for the second. A few sites limit the free version to personal projects, so read their terms first.
Do I have to keep the footer credit link?
If the license asks for attribution, yes. Sites such as BootstrapMade and Colorlib sell a paid license that lets you remove it. MIT templates do not require a visible credit.
How do I edit an HTML template?
Download the files, open them in a code editor such as VS Code, and replace the text, images and links. Then upload the folder to any web host.
Where can I host an HTML template for free?
Static HTML sites can be hosted free on services such as GitHub Pages, Netlify and Cloudflare Pages, usually with your own domain connected.
What is the difference between an HTML template and a Webflow or Framer template?
An HTML template is a set of files you edit in code and host anywhere. Webflow and Framer templates are edited visually inside those platforms and hosted by them, which is easier to manage but ties the site to a paid plan.