Software · head to head
Framer vs SamCart
The short version
- Only Framer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Framer free tier limited to 500 credits and 1 GB bandwidth; SamCart plans start at $79 per month, and features like subscription saver and A/B testing are reserved for the higher $199 per month Scale tier
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Framer and SamCart actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Framer
- Visual design editor
- Interactive components
- Responsive design
- CMS integration
- SEO optimization
- Custom code
- Team collaboration
- Version control
Only in SamCart
Nothing recorded that Framer does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Framer
- Marketing websitesnot SamCart
- Landing pagesnot SamCart
- Portfoliosnot SamCart
- SaaS productsnot SamCart
- E-commerce sitesnot SamCart
SamCart
No use cases recorded yet. See the SamCart review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Framer
- Free tier limited to 500 credits and 1 GB bandwidth
- CMS collections capped at 10 on Pro tier; unlimited only on Enterprise
- Free tier does not include custom domain support
- Paid editor slots cost extra at $20/month per additional editor
SamCart
- Plans start at $79 per month, and features like subscription saver and A/B testing are reserved for the higher $199 per month Scale tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Framer
Free- FreeFree
- 500 credits
- Free Framer domain
- 1 GB bandwidth
- Basic$10/month
- Custom domain
- 2 CMS collections
- 50 GB bandwidth
- Pro$30/month
- All Basic features
- 10 CMS collections
- 100 GB bandwidth
- Enterprise$null/custom
- Custom limits
- Unlimited editors
- 99.99% uptime guarantee
SamCart
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the SamCart review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Framer if
- You need visual design editor.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Macos.
- You also want interactive components.
Choose SamCart if
Nothing in the data separates SamCart from Framer on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Framer or SamCart better?
- Neither clearly leads. Framer starts at Free and SamCart at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Framer or SamCart?
- Framer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Framer and On request for SamCart.
- Does Framer or SamCart run on more platforms?
- Framer runs on Web, Macos. SamCart runs on Web.
- Can I use Framer for free?
- Yes. Framer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SamCart starts at On request.
- What is Framer best used for?
- Framer is most often used for marketing websites, landing pages, portfolios, saas products. Of those, marketing websites and landing pages are not what SamCart is typically brought in for.
- What can Framer do that SamCart cannot?
- Framer covers Visual design editor, Interactive components, Responsive design, CMS integration.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Framer: What's included in Framer's free tier?
The Free plan provides 500 credits to try the platform, a free Framer domain, and 1 GB bandwidth for exploring the builder.
SourceFramer: Can I use my own custom domain with Framer?
Custom domains are included in Basic ($10/month) and higher plans. Free tier is limited to a free Framer domain.
SourceFramer: What AI features does Framer offer?
Framer includes an AI design agent that works on the canvas to generate and refine designs in real-time, plus a CMS agent for managing content directly on the canvas.
SourceFramer: How many CMS collections can I create on different plans?
Basic ($10/month) includes 2 CMS collections, Pro ($30/month) includes 10 CMS collections. Enterprise plans offer custom limits.
SourceFramer: Does Framer support staging environments and previews?
Staging environments and branching with previews are included on the Pro plan ($30/month). Standard plan includes published-only access.
SourceFramer: What uptime guarantee does Framer provide?
Framer offers 99.99% uptime guarantee on paid plans. Enterprise plans include dedicated support and custom SLAs.
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