Framer
The no-code website builder built on real React components
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Overview
Framer is a no-code website builder that produces genuinely high-performance, animated websites powered by React under the hood. It bridges the gap between Figma-level design control and Webflow-level publishing. Framer Sites (launched 2023) brought CMS, localization, and e-commerce alongside its best-in-class interaction and animation capabilities. Favored by designers, SaaS startups, and creators who want portfolio sites with motion that Webflow and Squarespace can't match.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- ✓Best-in-class animations and interactions — nothing looks static
- ✓React-powered output — fast performance and SEO-friendly
- ✓Figma-like design canvas with live web output
- ✓CMS and localization included on paid plans
Watch out for
- ✕Steeper learning curve than Squarespace or Carrd
- ✕CMS and custom domain require a paid plan
- ✕Less suitable for content-heavy sites than WordPress
- ✕E-commerce feature set still maturing
Best for
- Designers and agencies building portfolio or marketing sites
- SaaS startups wanting an impressive, animated landing page
Not ideal for
- Non-designers wanting a quick website (Squarespace is easier)
- Content-heavy blogs or complex e-commerce (WordPress or Shopify)
Alternatives
AppAdvize Scores
Ease of Use7/10
Value for Money8/10
Support Quality7.5/10
Integrations7/10
Scalability8/10
Overall8.3/10
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2014
- Users
- 5M+ sites published
- Setup time
- ~60 min
- Complexity
- moderate
- Maturity
- growing
Last verified: 2026-03-01