Reason #1

Design and publish — without friction.
Framer lets designers ship live websites visually — no developer handoff, no rebuilds. Build, preview, and publish directly from your design canvas.

• Instant feedback loop for designers

• Real-time edits and animations

• One-click publishing

Reason #2

Blazing-fast performance, out of the box.
Framer sites are optimized by default with lightning-fast loading speeds, global CDN, and modern performance standards like image optimization and preloading.

• Built-in speed optimization

• Global edge network

• Core Web Vitals ready

Reason #3

Truly interactive experiences.
Go beyond static websites — Framer makes advanced animations, transitions, and scroll effects simple to implement and visually tweak.

• Native motion design tools

• Scroll & hover interactions

• Dynamic UI without code

Reason #4

Built-in CMS that feels modern.
Manage dynamic content effortlessly with a CMS that integrates seamlessly into your design — no database setup required.

• Custom collections

• Easy inline editing

• Framer AI for faster content structuring

Reason #5

SEO, taken seriously.
Control every detail — meta tags, slugs, open graph, schema, indexing — all easily accessible in the page settings.

• Built-in SEO tools

• Open Graph & social previews

• Auto-generated sitemap & robots.txt

Reason #6

No maintenance headaches.
Framer handles hosting, updates, and security behind the scenes — no plugins, patches, or broken integrations.

• Automatic updates

• Free SSL + custom domains

• Zero maintenance required

Reason #7

Built for speed — and scale.
From startup MVPs to enterprise launches, Framer sites scale with you. Preview changes in real time, collaborate with your team, and ship fast.

• Team collaboration

• Version history

• Reusable components and templates

Reason #8

Trusted by the fastest teams in tech.
Framer is the go-to platform for modern design-led companies shipping premium digital experiences.

• Used by early-stage startups and unicorns

• Backed by top-tier designers and devs

• Built to move fast without breaking things

Why we choose Framer over Webflow

I’ve used both Webflow and Framer extensively — and as a designer, the difference in experience is night and day.

Framer is the modern, intuitive no-code alternative to Webflow. It gives designers full creative control, faster workflows, and real-time collaboration — all without developer bottlenecks or rigid UI limitations.

Here’s why Framer wins for me:

• Design freedom, not frustration. Framer’s freeform canvas feels like Figma and works like it too. You’re not stuck inside a flexbox prison. Layouts flow naturally, components are reusable, and animations don’t require a timeline editor.

• Speed you can feel. Webflow often drags — slow CMS loading, click-heavy navigation, and laggy previews. Framer is lightning-fast. Everything is real-time, from editing to publishing.

• True collaboration. Webflow feels like a single-player tool. Framer lets designers and marketers build together live on the same canvas — just like in Figma. No more save conflicts or handoff delays.

• Built-in performance and SEO. Framer sites are optimized for speed and Core Web Vitals out of the box. SEO just works — no plugins, no hacks, no digging through menus.

• Shorter learning curve. Webflow’s interface is overwhelming. In Framer, if you’ve used Figma, you’re halfway there. It’s made for creative minds, not system architects.

• Predictable pricing, faster innovation. Webflow has grown more expensive — and more bloated. Framer ships updates weekly, keeps pricing simple, and listens to its community.

• It’s opinionated — in a good way. Framer doesn’t try to be everything to everyone. It’s for teams that move fast, iterate freely, and don’t want to call a dev for every tweak.

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Source: Framer.com