Webflow

Where creativity drives performance

4.8•135 reviews•

2.5K followers

Where creativity drives performance

4.8•135 reviews•

2.5K followers

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Webflow is a Website Experience Platform (WXP) that empowers cross-functional teams of marketers, designers, and developers to visually build, manage, and optimize stunning websites with AI-driven personalization and a powerful composable CMS, enabling businesses to drive real, measurable results.

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The community submitted 135 reviews to tell us what they like about Webflow, what Webflow can do better, and more.

4.8

Based on 135 reviews

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Reviews praise Webflow’s visual control, fast iteration, and flexible CMS for launching polished, responsive sites without heavy dev lift. Makers of

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say it helps deliver top-tier site experiences; makers of

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call it their go-to for balancing simplicity with capability; makers of

Eraser

highlight collaborative content iteration. Users note clean code export, strong SEO results, fewer plugin hassles than WordPress, and reliable hosting. Common cautions: a real learning curve, higher hosting costs, some e‑commerce and mobile performance limitations. Overall, powerful and professional.

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Pros

no-code website builder (28)

fast website development (25)

visual editor (24)

responsive design (19)

powerful design tools (15)

extensive customization options (10)

flexible CMS (7)

clean code export (5)

reliable hosting (5)

collaborative features (3)

Cons

steep learning curve (12)

limited self-hosting (6)

mobile performance issues (3)

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•3 reviews

What's great

Webflow bridges the gap between design and development beautifully. I use it for client projects at Hoffman Homes and the no-code approach speeds up iteration cycles significantly. The learning curve is real, but worth it. The visual editor combined with clean code export makes handoff to developers seamless. More pre-built component libraries would be amazing!

What needs improvement

The learning curve is steep for beginners - more onboarding tutorials would help. Template pricing could be more accessible for small teams. Better collaborative features for real-time editing (like Figma) would be a game-changer. Performance can lag on complex sites with many interactions.

vs Alternatives

After shipping 200+ products over 10+ years, I've evaluated nearly every web design platform. Here's why Webflow stands out:

1. Professional Code Output: Unlike Wix or Squarespace, Webflow generates clean, semantic HTML/CSS that's actually production-ready. This matters when working with clients like Hoffman Homes who need enterprise-grade solutions.

2. Designer Control: Framer is great for prototyping, but Webflow gives me pixel-perfect control over responsive design without compromising on visual editing. I can implement complex design systems that scale.

3. No-Code Power: Adobe Dreamweaver requires coding knowledge, while WordPress is too plugin-dependent. Webflow hits the sweet spot—powerful enough for complex projects, accessible enough for rapid iteration.

4. Client Handoff: My Doceo projects benefit from Webflow's CMS and Editor mode, which lets clients update content without breaking the design. WordPress can't match this without extensive custom development.

5. Integrated Hosting: Unlike building in Figma then exporting to various platforms, Webflow's hosting, CDN, and SSL are seamlessly integrated, eliminating the development-to-deployment gap.

As a Top Rated Plus designer on Upwork, I need tools that deliver both creative freedom and technical reliability. Webflow consistently delivers on both fronts.

How smooth was building and managing ecommerce?

I primarily use Webflow for marketing sites rather than full ecommerce, but I've built a few product pages with the ecommerce features. Setup was straightforward. The CMS integration works well for product catalogs. For complex ecommerce needs, I typically integrate with Shopify or other dedicated platforms.

Are interactions and animations stable and performant?

Mostly stable. The interaction builder is powerful and intuitive once you learn it. Simple animations perform flawlessly. Complex multi-step interactions can sometimes get buggy, especially on mobile. Performance depends heavily on how you optimize - it's easy to overdo it and create sluggish experiences if you're not careful.

Did template costs impact your budget?

Template pricing can add up for small teams. That said, the time saved by starting with quality templates usually justifies the cost. I've built custom solutions for clients to avoid recurring template costs. The platform subscription itself is reasonably priced for the value delivered.

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80 views4mo ago

•10 reviews

Webflow has completely changed how my team and I approach web design. I use it almost daily to prototype and publish pages without needing to write code, which saves us hours. The visual editor feels intuitive but still gives me full control over layout, interactions, and responsiveness. My team loves how easily we can collaborate and quickly push updates. The CMS tools are flexible, and we’ve been able to build everything from landing pages to dynamic blogs with ease. It’s rare to find a tool that balances power and usability this well. For us, it’s become an essential part of our workflow.

What's great

collaborative features (3)responsive design (19)no-code website builder (28)fast website development (25)visual editor (24)flexible CMS (7)

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46 views8mo ago

•1 review

Webflow has radically transformed the way I work and build websites! I can build fast, custom and scalable websites/front-ends for businesses. Currently building my agency with Webflow as the foundation of everything we do. I am a big believer in the product and SEO is downright freaking incredible. The Designer is not for the faint of heart. It takes time to learn. All in all I can't recommend it enough to people building sites or clients looking for an alternative website builder/host.

What's great

fast website development (25)

What needs improvement

steep learning curve (12)

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34 views2yr ago

•5 reviews

Webflow (2025) remains the gold standard for visually designing custom, responsive websites without coding, offering pixel-perfect CSS/HTML control, powerful CMS features, and advanced interactions—though its learning curve and mandatory hosting costs may steer beginners toward simpler tools like Wix or professionals toward Shopify for e-commerce.

What's great

responsive design (19)visual editor (24)powerful design tools (15)

What needs improvement

steep learning curve (12)limited self-hosting (6)

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11 views7mo ago

•6 reviews

Webflow is a good content management system/website platform if you've got someone who really knows it on your team to help you fine tune it (I do not code so I need that expertise to fix what I break!). I do love the fact that it will scale alongside me as my company grows, but would also love for some of the features to be a bit more refined.

What's great

flexible CMS (7)

What needs improvement

steep learning curve (12)

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10 views2yr ago

•9 reviews

Ever since I discovered Webflow, my experience of web development has completely changed. This tool is absolutely revolutionary! I extremely appreciate the intuitive visual editor that allows me to create websites without coding. At the same time, if I'm more tech-savvy, I can customize every aspect of the site with my own code. That's the flexibility I've been looking for. It's also important that Webflow allows me to design responsive sites with ease. Whether my designs are adapted for smartphones, tablets or computers, they always look great. With Webflow, I can focus on design and creativity instead of worrying about technical details. It is a tool that has helped me speed up my work and delivers amazing results. I recommend Webflow to anyone who creates websites, regardless of experience level!

What's great

responsive design (19)no-code website builder (28)fast website development (25)extensive customization options (10)visual editor (24)

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12 views2yr ago

•5 reviews

Webflow has completely transformed how I build websites! The interface is incredibly intuitive, even for those without coding experience. I love the design freedom it provides—every detail can be customized to fit my needs. Plus, the CMS system is a huge asset for easily managing project content. Webflow combines the power of a professional tool with the simplicity of a no-code platform. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to create high-quality websites without compromise!

What's great

no-code website builder (28)extensive customization options (10)visual editor (24)flexible CMS (7)

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12 views1yr ago

•9 reviews

Having worked on both backend and frontend development with other team members, I have sympathy for each 'side' and how difficult it can be to coordinate changes without falling out not to mention how much time, money and energy is wasted in the (broken) process. So to be able to work on either side and work in relative harmony together is a godsend for a busy app development team. When do you think the "import of React components back into Webflow" piece might be available @bryantchou and how would that work exactly? I'm assuming that the Source component the desginer works on would be left untouched and the fully hooked-up React component would become a new component instance in the Webflow project?

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10 views2yr ago

•6 reviews

We transitioned from wordpress to webflow about a year ago and I can confidently say it has simplified my job significantly. The best improvement factor was not dealing with plugins for every feature.

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•7 reviews

It's also important that Webflow allows me to design responsive sites with ease. Whether my designs are adapted for smartphones, tablets or computers, they always look great. With Webflow, I can focus on design and creativity instead of worrying about technical details. It is a tool that has helped me speed up my work and delivers amazing results. I recommend Webflow to anyone who creates websites, regardless of experience level!

What's great

responsive design (19)fast website development (25)

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10 views11mo ago