Overview

Framer is a website builder that outputs real React code. It offers a visual canvas, animations, CMS, and components — letting designers create production websites without developers.

Strengths

  • Beautiful output — sites look professional
  • Real React components under the hood
  • Powerful animations and interactions
  • Built-in CMS and localization

Weaknesses

  • Steeper learning curve than Squarespace/Wix
  • SEO customization can be limited
  • Performance varies with heavy animations
  • CMS is basic compared to dedicated headless CMS

Quick info

Category
Website Builder
Starting price
Free
Free tier
Fully free
Open source
No
Best for
Individuals
Founded
2014

Last updated 2026-04-12

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