Framer vs Webflow
Framer
The internet is your canvas
vs
Webflow
The site builder for the modern web
Framer and Webflow compared — feature by feature, with pricing and our honest take on which fits your build.
Feature
Framer
Webflow
Ease of Use
Coding Required
Need to write code?
✗
✗
Coding Required
Need to write code?
✗
✗
Getting Started
Ease of Use
Skill level required: 1 = DIY friendly, 5 = Developer expertise required
Ease of Use
Skill level required: 1 = DIY friendly, 5 = Developer expertise required
Features
CMS Included
Built-in content management
✓
✓
CMS Included
Built-in content management
✓
✓
Pricing
Free Tier
Free plan available?
✓
✓
Free Tier
Free plan available?
✓
✓
Framer Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Amazing design and animation capabilities
- ✓Great for designers transitioning to web
- ✓React-based with code component support
- ✓Affordable pricing model
- ✓Fast and modern hosting
- ✓Easy to create responsive designs
Cons
- ✗Less mature CMS compared to Webflow
- ✗Smaller template marketplace
- ✗Performance can vary with complex animations
- ✗Limited SEO features on lower tiers
Webflow Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Professional design tools with precise control
- ✓Clean, semantic code output
- ✓Powerful CMS capabilities built-in
- ✓No coding required for complex layouts
- ✓Hosting included with site plans
- ✓Strong animation and interaction features
Cons
- ✗Can be expensive for multiple sites
- ✗Learning curve for advanced features and interactions
- ✗Limited e-commerce compared to Shopify
- ✗Harder to migrate away from platform
Pricing
Framer vs Webflow pricing
Framer
Free plan available. Pro starts at £4/site/month
Webflow
Free basic plan. Site plans start at £11/month
How to choose
How to choose between Framer and Webflow
Both are strong choices — the right one comes down to what your build needs most. Here is where each one leans.
Lean Framer if you want
- →Amazing design and animation capabilities
- →Great for designers transitioning to web
- →React-based with code component support
Lean Webflow if you want
- →Professional design tools with precise control
- →Clean, semantic code output
- →Powerful CMS capabilities built-in
The SmartaStudio take
We build with both Framer and Webflow, so we have no dog in the fight — the right choice depends on your project, not a leaderboard. See the full Page Builders lineup on our platforms hub, or tell us about your build and we will give you a reasoned recommendation.
Still weighing it up?
Answer a few questions about your project and get a reasoned recommendation — or talk it through with us directly.