Softwr

Design · head to head

Procreate vs Webflow

Procreate logo

Procreate

Design

Digital illustration app made for iPad

From
$12.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webflow logo

Webflow

Design

Build with the power of code — without writing any

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Webflow has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Procreate iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS; Webflow does not support user authentication or password management; feature removed January 2026
  • They diverge on capability: Procreate covers Digital painting, Webflow covers Visual designer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Procreate and Webflow actually diverge.

Attributes where Procreate and Webflow differ
AttributeProcreateWebflow
Starting price$12.99/one-timeFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiPadWeb, Desktop
Founded20102012

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Design).

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 Procreate

  • Digital painting
  • Brush library
  • Layer management
  • Selection tools
  • Time-lapse recording
  • Apple Pencil
  • iPad Pro
  • Cloud services

Only in Webflow

  • Visual designer
  • CMS
  • E-commerce
  • Interactions & animations
  • Responsive design
  • Custom code
  • SEO tools
  • Form builder

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Procreate

  • Digital illustrationnot Webflow
  • Concept artnot Webflow
  • Character designnot Webflow
  • Educational artnot Webflow
  • Hobby drawingnot Webflow

Webflow

  • Marketing websitesnot Procreate
  • E-commerce storesnot Procreate
  • Portfoliosnot Procreate
  • Business websitesnot Procreate
  • Landing pagesnot Procreate

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Procreate

  • iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS
  • Requires Apple hardware investment (iPad and Apple Pencil)
  • Cannot export to cloud storage natively, limiting cross-device workflows
  • High upfront cost when accounting for required iPad hardware

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

Procreate

$12.99/one-time
  • Procreate$12.99/one-time
    • 200+ brushes
    • Unlimited layers
    • Advanced blending modes
  • Procreate Pocket$5.99/one-time
    • iPhone version
    • Touch-optimized interface
  • Procreate Dreams$19.99/one-time
    • Animation tool
    • Frame-by-frame animation

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 Procreate if

  • You need digital painting.
  • You work on iPad.
  • You also want brush library.
Procreate review

Choose Webflow if

  • You need visual designer.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want cms.
Webflow review

Questions people ask

Is Procreate or Webflow better?
Neither clearly leads. Procreate starts at $12.99/one-time and Webflow at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Procreate or Webflow?
Webflow has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12.99/one-time for Procreate and Free for Webflow.
Does Procreate or Webflow run on more platforms?
Procreate runs on iPad. Webflow runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use Webflow for free?
Yes. Webflow has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Procreate starts at $12.99/one-time.
What is Procreate best used for?
Procreate is most often used for digital illustration, concept art, character design, educational art. Of those, digital illustration and concept art are not what Webflow is typically brought in for.
What can Procreate do that Webflow cannot?
Procreate covers Digital painting, Brush library, Layer management, Selection tools. Webflow covers Visual designer, CMS, E-commerce, Interactions & animations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Procreate: Does Procreate work on desktop or only iPad?

Procreate is iPad-only. There is no desktop version for Windows or macOS, requiring users to purchase iPad hardware and Apple Pencil for use.

Source
Webflow: 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.

Source
Procreate: What companion apps are available for Procreate?

Procreate Pocket is an iPhone version at $5.99, and Procreate Dreams is an animation tool at $19.99, both one-time purchases.

Source
Webflow: 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.

Source
Webflow: 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.

Source
Webflow: 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.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Procreate

More on Webflow

Keep looking

Other head to heads