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Framer vs Webflow for Agencies (2026): Which Is Better?
By Red Kite Search Agency Created Updated 7 min read
Summary
Choose Framer for fast, polished marketing sites at a low cost. Choose Webflow for deeper CMS and agency workspace features. Prices and ratings were checked in October 2026.
Framer vs Webflow: which is better for agencies in 2026?
Framer and Webflow are the two design-led builders agencies compare most. Framer is faster and cheaper. Webflow offers a deeper CMS and agency Workspaces.
We compared price, CMS, agency features, and security.
| Tool | Editorial score | Review-site ratings | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framer | 4.2 / 5 | G2 4.5 | Free plan with 500 AI credits to try. Basic $10 and Pro $30 per month with yearly billing; Enterprise is custom. | Freelancers to enterprises |
| Webflow | 4.3 / 5 | G2 4.4 | Free Starter site plan. Basic $15 and Premium $25 per site per month billed yearly; Freelancer Workspace $16 and Agency Workspace $35 per month billed yearly; Team $2,500 a month on an annual contract. | Freelancers to enterprises |
How do Framer and Webflow compare on price?
Framer has a free plan, then Basic at $10 and Pro at $30 a month per site on yearly billing. Webflow has a free Starter plan, then Basic at $15 and Premium at $25 a month per site, plus Agency Workspace at $35 a month.
| Tool | Plan | Price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framer | Free | $0 | Free Framer domain, 1 GB bandwidth, 500 AI credits to try |
| Framer | Basic | $10 per month (annual billing) | Free custom domain, 2 CMS collections, 1,000 items, 50 GB bandwidth, 1,000 AI credits a month |
| Framer | Pro | $30 per month (annual billing) | 10 CMS collections, 2,500 items, 100 GB bandwidth, staging, branching, redirects, 3,000 AI credits a month |
| Framer | Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited editors, SCIM, SSO, uptime guarantee, dedicated support |
| Webflow | Starter | $0 | Free; webflow.io domain, limited CMS, 2 static pages, 1 GB bandwidth |
| Webflow | Basic | $15 per month (annual billing) | Custom domain, 300 static pages, 10 GB bandwidth, no CMS |
| Webflow | Premium | $25 per month (annual billing) | Webflow CMS with 20,000 items, 50 GB bandwidth base, code components, site search |
| Webflow | Freelancer Workspace | $16 per month (annual billing) | 10 staging sites, 1 free client seat per site, client payments |
| Webflow | Agency Workspace | $35 per month (annual billing) | Unlimited staging sites, 3 free client seats per site, client payments |
| Webflow | Team | $2,500 per month (annual billing) | Annual contract required; site and workspace, localize, publishing workflows, 24/7 priority support |
| Webflow | Enterprise | Custom | Granular permissions, custom roles, SSO and SCIM, dedicated manager, enhanced SLAs |
Which costs less?
Framer, for a single marketing site. Pro includes a CMS and 100 GB of bandwidth for less than Webflow Premium, and viewers are free.
Webflow adds workspace and seat costs for agencies, but the Agency Workspace includes unlimited staging sites and client seats.
Total the editors, sites, and add-ons across your client list, since per-editor fees on Framer and workspace fees on Webflow behave differently at scale.
Which has the better CMS and agency tools?
Webflow, with a CMS of up to 20,000 items on Premium, agency Workspaces, three free client seats, and client payments. Framer limits Pro to 2,500 CMS items and did not describe a client handoff workflow.
Framer gives Pro Experts free editor access to client projects and offers $10 content editors.
Which has stronger security evidence?
Webflow, with SOC 2 Type II, four ISO certifications, and PCI DSS. Framer states SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA. Both reserve SSO and SCIM for Enterprise.
Both are strong enough for most client work.
How do Framer and Webflow compare on integrations, security, and support?
Beyond price, agencies ask about connections to their other tools, what to tell clients about security, and how quickly they can get help. This is what each vendor states publicly, as checked in October 2026.
| Area | Framer | Webflow |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | A plugins marketplace is linked; integrations were not described on the pricing page | Webflow Cloud app hosting and an MCP server; an integration count was not stated |
| Security | SOC 2 Type 2 (Security and Availability), ISO 27001, GDPR and CCPA; SSO and SCIM on Enterprise; Hosted on AWS in the US with infrastructure in Europe and Asia-Pacific and 200+ CloudFront edge locations | SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001, 27017, 27018 and 42001; PCI DSS; TLS 1.2+, encryption at rest, HSTS, 2FA, RBAC with custom roles, DDoS protection; SSO and SCIM on Enterprise |
| Support | Dedicated support on Enterprise; other plan support was not stated | Starter to Premium: Help Center and support portal; Team: 24/7 priority support and guided onboarding; Enterprise: premium SLA options |
| Apps | Mobile apps were not stated | Mobile apps were not stated |
What are the pros and cons of Framer and Webflow?
Here is where each tool helps agencies and where it can get in the way, based on plan details and public feedback.
Framer pros
- Basic costs $10 per site per month and Pro $30 on yearly billing, with a free plan.
- Viewers are free, and content editors cost $10 each.
- SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 compliance, with hosting across 300+ CDN locations on Pro.
- AI credits power Agents and localization, and Pro Experts get free editor access to client projects.
Framer cons
- Basic has only 2 CMS collections, 1,000 items and 50 GB bandwidth.
- Additional editors cost $20 a month each, and localization is $20 per locale.
- SSO, SCIM and the SOC 2 report are Enterprise only.
- Support options on lower plans and integrations were not stated.
Webflow pros
- Agency Workspace costs $35 per month billed yearly with unlimited staging sites and 3 free client seats per site.
- Client payments let clients store a card for new site plans and add-ons.
- SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 42001 and PCI DSS, with 2FA and RBAC.
- A free Starter plan, and Premium CMS plans from $25 a month per site.
Webflow cons
- Pricing is split between site plans, workspace seats and e-commerce plans.
- Basic has no CMS, and Premium CMS has a bandwidth base of 50 GB with selectable higher limits.
- Team costs $2,500 a month on an annual contract.
- SSO and SCIM are Enterprise only; GDPR and an integration count were not stated.
What do reviewers say about Framer and Webflow?
G2 shows Framer at 4.5 from 145 reviews and Webflow at 4.4 from 995 reviews. Framer scores slightly higher and Webflow has a far larger base.
| Tool | Source | Rating | Number of reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framer | G2 | 4.5 / 5 | 145 |
| Webflow | G2 | 4.4 / 5 | 995 |
Reviewer themes for Framer
- G2 shows Framer at 4.5 from 145 reviews.
- Reviewers praise how fast they can design and publish sites.
- The G2 base is small.
Reviewer themes for Webflow
- G2 shows Webflow at 4.4 from 995 reviews.
- Reviewers value design control and the visual CMS.
- The platform has a steeper learning curve than template builders.
How does setup differ between Framer and Webflow?
Getting value from either tool depends on how you set it up, and the first steps differ. Here is the practical starting point for each.
Framer: Start on the free plan and design one landing page.
Webflow: Start on the free Starter plan and build one real client page from your design.
What should agencies check before choosing between Framer and Webflow?
Small details in plans and limits decide whether a tool works in practice. Check these points for each tool during a trial on a real client account.
Before you buy Framer
- Count editors and content editors.
- Check CMS and bandwidth needs.
- Confirm client handoff steps.
- Start on the free plan.
Before you buy Webflow
- Decide who pays for hosting.
- Price site and workspace plans separately.
- Plan training time.
- Start on the free plan.
How should you test Framer and Webflow before deciding?
The fairest test is to run both tools on the same real client account for two weeks, with the same people, and compare the results rather than first impressions.
What to measure
- How long it takes a new team member to be productive in Framer versus Webflow.
- How often people open each tool without being reminded.
- Whether the plan you need includes the features you tested, not just the entry price.
- How a client reacts if you invite them to either tool.
- How much time the team spends on notifications, setup, and cleanup each week.
Which should you choose: Framer or Webflow?
Choose Framer for fast, polished marketing sites at a low cost. Choose Webflow for deeper CMS and agency workspace features.
Agencies that build many client sites usually prefer Webflow.
Choose Framer if
- You build polished marketing sites quickly.
- You want low prices and free viewers.
- You want SOC 2 Type 2 evidence.
Skip Framer if
- You need large CMS limits on a low plan.
- You need a documented client handoff.
- You need SSO without Enterprise.
Choose Webflow if
- You build custom, design-led client sites.
- You want client billing and client seats.
- You want a broad certification list.
Skip Webflow if
- You want the simplest possible builder.
- You need SSO without an Enterprise plan.
- You want a huge plugin ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Framer or Webflow better for agencies?
- Framer for speed and cost, Webflow for CMS depth and agency workspaces.
- Which is cheaper?
- Framer, for a single marketing site.
- Which has client billing?
- Webflow.
- Which has a bigger CMS?
- Webflow.
- Do both have free plans?
- Yes.
Sources
Prices, plan limits, and ratings were gathered in October 2026 from:
- Framer pricing page
- Webflow pricing page
- G2