Softwr

Design · head to head

Webflow vs Xara Designer Pro+

Webflow logo

Webflow

Design

Build with the power of code — without writing any

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Xara Designer Pro+ logo

Xara Designer Pro+

Design

Desktop publishing, web design, photo editing and graphic design in one workspace

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Webflow has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Webflow does not support user authentication or password management; feature removed January 2026; Xara Designer Pro+ compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Webflow and Xara Designer Pro+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Webflow and Xara Designer Pro+ differ
AttributeWebflowXara Designer Pro+
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Webflow

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

Only in Xara Designer Pro+

Nothing recorded that Webflow does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Webflow

  • Marketing websitesnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • E-commerce storesnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Portfoliosnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Business websitesnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Landing pagesnot Xara Designer Pro+

Xara Designer Pro+

  • Desktop publishing and professional layout workflowsnot Webflow
  • Web design and e-commerce site creation without codenot Webflow
  • Photo editing and image retouching for visual projectsnot Webflow
  • Graphic design and illustration in single workspacenot Webflow
  • Multi-discipline creative work with unlimited flexibilitynot Webflow

Where each one falls short

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

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

Xara Designer Pro+

  • Compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Xara Designer Pro+

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Xara Designer Pro+ review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Webflow if

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

Choose Xara Designer Pro+ if

Nothing in the data separates Xara Designer Pro+ from Webflow on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Xara Designer Pro+ review

Questions people ask

Is Webflow or Xara Designer Pro+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Webflow starts at Free and Xara Designer Pro+ at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Webflow or Xara Designer Pro+?
Webflow has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Webflow and On request for Xara Designer Pro+.
Does Webflow or Xara Designer Pro+ run on more platforms?
Webflow runs on Web, Desktop. Xara Designer Pro+ runs on Web.
Can I use Webflow for free?
Yes. Webflow has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Xara Designer Pro+ starts at On request.
What is Webflow best used for?
Webflow is most often used for marketing websites, e-commerce stores, portfolios, business websites. Of those, marketing websites and e-commerce stores are not what Xara Designer Pro+ is typically brought in for.
What can Webflow do that Xara Designer Pro+ cannot?
Webflow covers Visual designer, CMS, E-commerce, Interactions & animations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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
Xara Designer Pro+: Does Xara Designer Pro offer a free trial?

Yes, Xara Designer Pro offers a free trial download, allowing users to test the software before purchasing.

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 Webflow

More on Xara Designer Pro+

Keep looking

Other head to heads