Framer

Design and ship your dream site with zero code

4.8•246 reviews•

5.5K followers

Design and ship your dream site with zero code

4.8•246 reviews•

5.5K followers

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Framer Launches

AI-Powered LocalizationTailor your website to many different languages and regions.

Launched on October 4th, 2023

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Launched on June 14th, 2023

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Launched on May 25th, 2022

Framer Sites BetaDesign real websites right on the canvas, publish in seconds

Launched on January 19th, 2022

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Launched on July 22nd, 2021

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4.8

Based on 246 reviews

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"Reviewers mostly see Framer as a fast, design-first way to ship polished, responsive websites, especially landing pages, with strong animation tools, good performance, and a Figma-like interface that feels familiar to designers. Many say it shortens the path from mockup to live site and works well for startups and solo makers. The main complaints are a steeper-than-expected learning curve, limited CMS and advanced integrations, and pricing or billing concerns. Makers of Trupeer and ProductBridge also praise its flexibility and animation control."

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easy to use (53)

no-code platform (34)

fast performance (24)

animation capabilities (19)

responsive design (12)

AI design features (9)

CMS features (9)

Figma integration (9)

flexible canvas (9)

community support (7)

Cons

complex setup (9)

lack of advanced features (9)

limited CMS functionality (5)

high pricing (4)

unresponsive support (3)

real-time collaboration (2)

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What's great

easy to use (53)fast performance (24)no-code platform (34)

As someone who builds complex backend architectures and deployment pipelines, spending days tweaking CSS and frontend layouts for a landing page is a massive productivity killer. Framer is fantastic because it perfectly aligns with the "build and ship fast" mindset. It allows me to design and publish highly responsive, visually stunning websites in hours instead of days. The performance out of the box is incredible, and the no-code environment feels intuitive, letting me focus my coding efforts on the actual core product rather than the marketing site.

What needs improvement

While it's the perfect tool for fast landing pages, the CMS functionality can feel a bit restrictive if you are trying to build more complex, data-driven structures. Additionally, if you are an indie hacker or a developer spinning up multiple micro-projects and staging environments, the pricing structure per site can scale up faster than expected compared to traditional hosting.

vs Alternatives

I considered Webflow, WordPress, and simply hard-coding my landing pages from scratch using Next.js and Tailwind CSS. I chose Framer over custom coding because it dramatically reduces my time-to-market. I chose it over Webflow because Framer's interface feels much more like a modern design tool (similar to Figma), making the transition from design to a live, fast-performing site completely seamless without a steep learning curve.

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What's great

easy to use (53)fast performance (24)community support (7)Figma integration (9)no-code platform (34)AI design features (9)responsive design (12)CMS features (9)animation capabilities (19)flexible canvas (9)

Framer has revolutionized how I prototype and ship interactive websites. With 8+ years in UI/UX and 200+ projects shipped—including standout sites for Hoffman Homes and Doceo—Framer's blend of design freedom and no-code deployment saves my clients time while delivering highly polished, interactive results. Animation and responsive design tools are top-notch, and Figma integration simplifies handoffs and iterations. Community support for tough challenges is a major plus.

What needs improvement

unresponsive support (3)complex setup (9)high pricing (4)real-time collaboration (2)lack of advanced features (9)limited CMS functionality (5)

Framer's steep learning curve may challenge non-technical designers switching from Figma—transition guides and onboarding tutorials would help accelerate adoption. CMS flexibility is solid, but advanced filtering or more robust relationships, like in WordPress, would unlock more use cases. Editor performance slows on heavy, animation-rich pages; more optimization would help agency use. Real-time collaboration is good but could be more robust, with conflict resolution and version tracking. And, a broader range of enterprise-grade templates would make project starts even faster.

vs Alternatives

I chose Framer because it uniquely combines prototyping power with production-ready deployment. Unlike Figma (design only) or Webflow (steeper learning curve), Framer lets me iterate quickly and ship polished, interactive sites directly to clients. The animation capabilities and no-code flexibility give me the creative control I need without sacrificing speed.

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easy to use (53)fast performance (24)Figma integration (9)no-code platform (34)animation capabilities (19)

Framer is incredibly easy to use once you get past the basics. The no-code approach is genuinely powerful and allows designers to ship production-ready websites without writing code. Performance is fast both in the editor and on live sites, even when using animation-heavy layouts.

Animation capabilities are one of Framer’s biggest strengths — creating smooth interactions and modern motion feels natural and intuitive. On top of that, the Figma integration is seamless, making the transition from design to a live, interactive website surprisingly frictionless.

What needs improvement

complex setup (9)

The biggest challenge is the initial setup. Framer can feel overwhelming at first, especially for new users, and the learning curve is steeper than expected for a no-code tool. Some advanced features are still missing or limited, and pricing can feel high for individuals or early-stage projects.

The CMS works well for simpler use cases but becomes restrictive for more complex content structures. Improving onboarding, documentation, and flexibility in these areas would make the experience even stronger.

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easy to use (53)fast performance (24)no-code platform (34)

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unresponsive support (3)complex setup (9)high pricing (4)real-time collaboration (2)lack of advanced features (9)limited CMS functionality (5)

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easy to use (53)fast performance (24)Figma integration (9)no-code platform (34)animation capabilities (19)

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complex setup (9)

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