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Framer
Design and publish stunning sites
As of 30 August 2026, Framer has a free plan and paid plans start at $10/month. Framer is a web design tool that combines the power of code with the simplicity of visual editing. Softwr lists it under Design. Framer is made by Framer BV, launched in 2013, available on Web, macOS.
Overview
What Framer does
Framer is a web design tool that combines the power of code with the simplicity of visual editing. Design stunning websites with powerful animations, interactions, and effects. Ship sites with built-in CMS, localization, and performance optimization.
What people use it for
- Marketing websites
- Landing pages
- Portfolios
- SaaS products
- E-commerce sites
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- 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
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Pricing
What Framer costs
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Free
Free
- 500 credits
- Free Framer domain
- 1 GB bandwidth
Basic
$10 /mo
- Custom domain
- 2 CMS collections
- 50 GB bandwidth
- Built-in SEO
Pro
$30 /mo
- All Basic features
- 10 CMS collections
- 100 GB bandwidth
- Staging and branching
Enterprise
On request
- Custom limits
- Unlimited editors
- 99.99% uptime guarantee
- SCIM/SSO integration
Capabilities
Features
Visual design editor
Interactive components
Responsive design
CMS integration
SEO optimization
Custom code
Team collaboration
Version control
Figma
Integration with Figma
Google Analytics
Integration with Google Analytics
Hotjar
Integration with Hotjar
Intercom
Integration with Intercom
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Questions people ask
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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.
SourceCan 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceHow 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.
SourceDoes 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.
SourceWhat uptime guarantee does Framer provide?
Framer offers 99.99% uptime guarantee on paid plans. Enterprise plans include dedicated support and custom SLAs.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Framer
- Company
- Framer BV
- Based in
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
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