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Framer Desktop vs Framer Web

What’s different and what teams should know.

Value

Helps users adopt the tool faster, increasing brand trust.

Audience

Designers
Product teams

Author

Benjamin Libor

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Desktop workflows
Browser vs app
Team usage

Framer offers both a web-based editor and a desktop app experience. For teams adopting the tool, understanding the differences helps you choose the right setup for your workflow.

Framer Web

Running Framer in the browser gives you:

  • Instant access from any compatible machine.

  • No installation or update friction.

  • Easy collaboration in environments with locked-down devices.

Framer Desktop

The desktop experience can offer:

  • A more app-like feel with dedicated windowing.

  • Potentially smoother performance for heavy, ongoing work.

  • Deeper OS-level integration for power users.

Which Should Your Team Use?

In practice:

  • Designers and builders often prefer desktop for daily use.

  • Occasional collaborators, marketers, and reviewers are well-served by the web app.

Many teams simply mix both depending on role and device.

Conclusion

You don’t need to standardize on one or the other. Treat Framer Web as your universal access point and Framer Desktop as the “pro workstation” for team members spending hours a day in the tool.

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