Each approach has its place—here's how to choose the right one
Quick Comparison
| aspect | framer | webflow | customCode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Marketing sites, portfolios | Business sites, CMS | Complex apps, unique needs |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Medium | Hard |
| Design Freedom | High | High | Unlimited |
| Cost (Monthly) | $5-30 | $14-212 | Hosting only |
| Development Cost | $2K-10K | $3K-15K | $10K-100K+ |
| Performance | Good | Good | Can be excellent |
When to Choose Each
Choose Framer When:
- ✓ Building landing pages or portfolios
- ✓ Want the best animations and interactions
- ✓ Design-focused teams
- ✓ Fast iterations needed
Choose Webflow When:
- ✓ Need robust CMS capabilities
- ✓ Building business or corporate sites
- ✓ E-commerce requirements
- ✓ Marketing teams need to update content
Choose Custom Code When:
- ✓ Building web applications (not just sites)
- ✓ Complex integrations needed
- ✓ Maximum performance required
- ✓ Complete code ownership important
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