2026 Review

Framer

Design-first no-code website builder where a Figma-like canvas publishes real production sites.

DesignFreemiumPopular63% positive

Facts checked Aug 2, 2026

About Framer

Framer is a website builder aimed at designers: you work on a freeform visual canvas with Figma-style tools, and what you design is the live site — hosting, CMS, SEO, and AI features included. Its AI tools (Wireframer and Workshop) generate page structures and components from prompts. A free plan covers non-commercial sites on a framer.website subdomain; Basic runs $10/month billed annually and Pro $30/month billed annually, with extra editor seats at $20/month each.

At a glance

Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Amsterdam, NL
Platforms: Web

Integrates with

FigmaGoogle AnalyticsHubSpotMailchimpAirtable

Main competitors

WebflowWixSquarespaceLovable

Best for

Marketing sitesLanding pagesPortfoliosStartup launchesAgency client sites

Pros

Design output quality is the best in the no-code space — sites look custom-built
Fast global hosting, SSL, and SEO handled for you
Free .com domain included on yearly Basic and Pro plans
AI credits included on every plan, even Free

Cons

Real learning curve if you don't come from Figma-style design tools
Extra editor seats cost $20/month each on every plan — team costs add up fast
Trustpilot rating of 1.7 driven by billing and cancellation complaints
CMS and integrations are thin for complex or data-heavy sites

Our verdict

Best for: Designers, agencies, and startups that want a marketing site with custom-design polish and no code.

Skip if: You need e-commerce, complex data, or a team of editors on a tight budget.

Our review

Framer's bet is that the website builder market underserves people with taste. Where Wix and Squarespace hand you templates, Framer hands you a canvas that behaves like Figma — and because the canvas is the site, the usual design-to-development handoff simply disappears. The results show: Framer sites are routinely the best-looking things in the no-code space, and the Wireframer AI gives non-designers a credible starting structure instead of a blank page.

The costs are a learning curve and a pricing model that punishes teams. If you've never used a modern design tool, Framer is harder to start with than Wix. And while $10/month for a solo site is fair, every extra editor is $20/month on top — an agency with three collaborators pays more in seats than in site plans. The 1.7 Trustpilot score is mostly billing and cancellation anger rather than product criticism, but it's a real pattern worth knowing before you enter card details.

Verdict: the best choice in this directory for design-led marketing sites, portfolios, and launches. Pick Wix if you need commerce and business tooling, or Webflow if your site is really a structured content database.

What reviewers elsewhere say

63% positive — Praised for design freedom and how quickly polished sites ship; complaints cluster on billing surprises, per-seat fees, and cancellation friction.

G2 4.5 out of 5 (142 reviews)Trustpilot 1.7 out of 5 (117 reviews)

Sentiment estimated from reviews on G2, Trustpilot, Reddit, as of Aug 2026. Third-party scores are point-in-time snapshots. We don't host user reviews.

Key features

Freeform design canvas — no templates or grid constraints required
Wireframer AI generates responsive page layouts from a prompt
Built-in CMS with collections for blogs and dynamic pages
Scroll animations, effects, and interactions without code
Figma import plugin to bring existing designs across
Staging environment and site redirects (Pro)

How to use Framer

Sign up free and start from a template, a Figma import, or a Wireframer AI prompt.
Design on the canvas — layout, type, and effects work like a design tool.
Add CMS collections for blog posts or any repeating content.
Set breakpoints so the site responds cleanly on mobile.
Upgrade to Basic or Pro to connect a custom domain.
Publish — hosting, SSL, and SEO basics are handled automatically.

Pricing

Deal: Free .com domain included on yearly Basic and Pro plans

Free$0

Non-commercial use, framer.website subdomain, 500 AI credits, 1 GB bandwidth.

Basic$10/mo

Billed annually (monthly billing costs more). Free custom domain, 50 GB bandwidth, 1,000 CMS items, 1,000 AI credits/month.

Pro$30/mo

Billed annually. 100 GB bandwidth, 10 CMS collections, staging, redirects, 3,000 AI credits/month.

EnterpriseCustom

Custom limits, unlimited editors, SSO/SCIM, uptime guarantee.

Pricing verified August 2026 · prices as listed by the vendor; check the official site for current offers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Framer?

Framer is a no-code website builder built around a Figma-like design canvas — what you design is the live, hosted production site, with CMS and AI generation built in.

How much does Framer cost?

A free plan covers non-commercial sites on a framer.website subdomain. Basic is $10/month and Pro $30/month billed annually (monthly billing costs more), and each additional editor seat is $20/month.

Does Framer have an API?

No public API for managing sites or content. Framer has a plugin ecosystem and a Figma import plugin, but programmatic site control isn't offered the way Wix or Webflow expose APIs.

Is Framer better than Webflow?

Framer is faster and more design-native — great for marketing sites and portfolios. Webflow offers deeper CMS structures, e-commerce, and more granular control for complex builds.

Can I use Framer for free?

Yes — the Free plan includes 500 AI credits and publishes to a framer.website subdomain, but it's limited to non-commercial use.