Webflow
Webflow Inc.
6.6
Overall Score / 10
Framer
Framer B.V.
6.9
Overall Score / 10
Our Verdict
Choose Webflow if:
- —Designers wanting full CSS/HTML control without code
- —Agencies building custom client websites
- —Marketing teams needing a powerful CMS with visual editing
Choose Framer if:
- —Designers who want full creative control over websites
- —Marketing teams building landing pages without developers
- —Agencies building client websites with design-first approach
The biggest difference: Webflow wins for complex sites needing deep CMS, e-commerce, and CSS control. Framer wins for designers wanting faster, more visual website creation with animations.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criteria | Webflow | Framer |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Paid Plan | $18/mo (Basic)Source: Webflow Inc. pricing page → | $15/mo (Basic)Source: Framer B.V. pricing page → |
| Free Tier | Yes Webflow.io domain, 2 pages, 50 CMS items, 1GB bandwidth | Yes 1,000 pages, 10 CMS collections, Framer subdomain only |
| Value for Money | 7 | 7 |
| Ease of Use | 5 | 7 |
| Feature Power | 9 | 7 |
| Setup Ease | 5 | 8 |
| Migration Ease | 4 | 5 |
| Transparency | 7 | 7 |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mac | Web, Mac |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR | GDPR |
Feature Comparison
Feature Comparison Matrix
18 features compared · 14 differences
| Feature | Webflow | Framer |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Animations and interactions | None | Full |
| CMS | None | Full |
| CMS with visual editor | Full | None |
| E-commerce | Full | None |
| Form handling | Full | None |
| Hosting | Full | None |
| Interactions and animations | Full | None |
| Localization | Full | Full |
| Responsive design | Full | Full |
| SEO tools | Full | Full |
| Staging environment | None | Full |
| Visual CSS designer | Full | None |
| Visual website builder | None | Full |
| Advanced | ||
| A/B testing (Scale) | None | Full |
| Analytics | None | Full |
| Custom code components | None | Full |
| Logic (conditional visibility) | Full | None |
| Integrations | ||
| API Access | Full | Full |
Pricing Comparison
Webflow Pricing
Webflow.io domain, 2 pages, 50 CMS items, 1GB bandwidth
Custom domain, 150 pages, 10GB bandwidth, no CMS
20 CMS collections, 2,000 CMS items, 50GB bandwidth, site search
40 CMS collections, 20,000 CMS items, 2.5TB bandwidth, form file upload
Flexible limits, advanced collaboration, SLA, enterprise security
Framer Pricing
1,000 pages, 10 CMS collections, Framer subdomain, no custom domain
30 pages, custom domain, 1,000 CMS items
150 pages, staging, analytics, password protection
300+ pages, premium CDN, A/B testing, advanced hosting
Custom limits, SLAs, advanced security, dedicated support
Who Should Choose Which?
Who should choose Webflow
Best for
- Designers wanting full CSS/HTML control without code
- Agencies building custom client websites
- Marketing teams needing a powerful CMS with visual editing
Avoid if
- You want the easiest drag-and-drop builder (Framer or Canva is simpler)
- You need complex web applications (not just websites)
- You have no web design knowledge (steep learning curve)
Who should choose Framer
Best for
- Designers who want full creative control over websites
- Marketing teams building landing pages without developers
- Agencies building client websites with design-first approach
Avoid if
- You need complex e-commerce functionality
- You need extensive backend logic or custom code
- You need a mature CMS for large content sites
Switching Guidance
Switching from Webflow
Common triggers to leave:
- •Steep learning curve for team
- •Need app-like functionality
- •Need better e-commerce at scale
Potential blockers:
- •Complex site design investment
- •CMS content and templates
- •Client sites hosted on Webflow
Switching from Framer
Common triggers to leave:
- •Need complex e-commerce
- •Need extensive CMS features
- •Need custom backend logic
Potential blockers:
- •Website design investment
- •CMS content
- •Custom animations and interactions
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