Software · head to head
Framer vs Webflow
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Framer free tier limited to 500 credits and 1 GB bandwidth; Webflow does not support user authentication or password management; feature removed January 2026
- They diverge on capability: Framer covers Visual design editor, Webflow covers Visual designer.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Framer and Webflow actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), 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
- CMS integration
- SEO optimization
- Team collaboration
- Version control
- Figma
- Hotjar
Only in Webflow
- Visual designer
- CMS
- E-commerce
- Interactions & animations
- SEO tools
- Form builder
- Zapier
- Facebook Pixel
Both cover
- Responsive design
- Custom code
- Google Analytics
- Mailchimp
- SSL
- CDN
- DDoS protection
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Framer
- Marketing websites
- Landing pages
- Portfolios
- SaaS productsnot Webflow
- E-commerce sitesnot Webflow
Webflow
- Marketing websites
- E-commerce storesnot Framer
- Portfolios
- Business websitesnot Framer
- Landing pages
Both are used for marketing websites, landing pages, portfolios, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
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
Webflow
- Does not support user authentication or password management; feature removed January 2026
- Does not automate workflows natively; feature removed June 2025
- CMS rendering constraints limit scalability: 40 Collection lists per page, 100 items per list, 20,000 items total
- E-commerce capabilities are limited compared to dedicated platforms
- Hosting lock-in prevents exporting sites to other platforms; no full server-level access for advanced SEO customizations
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
Webflow
Free- StarterFree
- 2 projects max
- 2 pages per site
- Webflow badge visible
- Basic$15/month yearly
- Unlimited pages
- Remove Webflow badge
- Basic hosting
- Premium$25/month yearly
- 40 CMS Collections
- 20,000 CMS items
- Basic e-commerce
- Team$2500/month annual contract
- 100 CMS Collections
- 10 seats
- Localization
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 Webflow if
- You need visual designer.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want cms.
Questions people ask
- Is Framer or Webflow better?
- Neither clearly leads. Framer starts at Free and Webflow at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Framer or Webflow?
- Framer starts at Free and Webflow at Free.
- Does Framer or Webflow run on more platforms?
- Framer runs on Web, Macos. Webflow runs on Web, Desktop.
- Can I use Framer for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Framer best used for?
- Framer is most often used for marketing websites, landing pages, portfolios, saas products. Of those, saas products and e-commerce sites are not what Webflow is typically brought in for.
- What can Framer do that Webflow cannot?
- Framer covers Visual design editor, Interactive components, CMS integration, SEO optimization. Webflow covers Visual designer, CMS, E-commerce, Interactions & animations. Both handle Responsive design, Custom code, Google Analytics, Mailchimp.
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.
SourceWebflow: Does Webflow have a free plan?
Yes, Webflow's Starter plan is free with the Webflow badge visible on sites. It allows up to 2 projects with 2 pages per site, hosted on webflow.io subdomain. Full functionality requires upgrading to paid Site plans.
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.
SourceWebflow: What are Webflow's current paid plans and pricing?
Webflow's Site plans start at $15/month (Basic), $25/month (Premium), or custom for Enterprise when billed annually. As of May 2026, Webflow merged CMS and Business plans into Premium at $25/month yearly, including 40 CMS Collections and 20,000 CMS items.
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.
SourceWebflow: Does Webflow support user authentication?
No, Webflow removed native user authentication and password management in January 2026. For projects requiring login systems or user management, Webflow is not suitable.
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.
SourceWebflow: How does Webflow integrate with other tools?
Webflow integrates with Zapier supporting 5 triggers, 7 actions, and 2 searches without code. It also supports webhooks for real-time events like CMS item creation and form submissions through Zapier's Webhook connector.
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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