# Framer

> Visual website builder and AI design agent with hosting and CMS.

Framer is a visual website builder and design platform that lets you create and publish responsive websites directly from a canvas interface. It includes built-in hosting, CMS, localization, analytics, and an integrated AI design agent to generate layouts, write custom code, and automate content updates.

Website: https://framer.com/

## What it is for

- Design and publish startup landing pages without writing code
- Build and maintain content-heavy websites using the visual CMS
- Generate layout variations and custom UI components using canvas AI agents
- Run A/B tests and monitor site performance metrics natively

## Features

- Canvas-based visual design interface with responsive breakpoints
- AI design and CMS agents directly integrated into the editing canvas
- Built-in hosting with 99.99% uptime and automatic Core Web Vitals optimization
- Integrated CMS for managing structured collections and blog posts
- Native SEO controls, analytics, and built-in A/B testing
- Connectors for external AI coding tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex
- Real-time team collaboration with branching workflows

## Pricing

Freemium. Free plan available; paid tiers for custom domains and advanced features.

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [Design](https://xiry.app/topics/design.md)
- Topic: [Website Builders](https://xiry.app/topics/design/website-builders.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS
- For: Designers, startup founders, agencies, and marketers building modern websites.
- Alternative to: Webflow, Figma, Wix, Squarespace, WordPress
- Tags: website builder, no code, web design, cms, landing pages, ai agent

## Why it was saved

- [@cobo, 10 September 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_vZK38RYl_/): Allows designers to visually design and immediately publish fast, production-grade websites without writing code.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to Figma](https://xiry.app/alternatives/figma.md)
- [Alternatives to Webflow](https://xiry.app/alternatives/webflow.md)
- [Alternatives to Squarespace](https://xiry.app/alternatives/squarespace.md)

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- [10Web](https://xiry.app/resources/10web): AI-powered WordPress website builder and managed hosting platform (Web app, Freemium)
- [Omma](https://xiry.app/resources/omma): AI builder for interactive 3D websites, scenes, and web apps (Web app, Freemium)
- [Unsection](https://xiry.app/resources/unsection): Curated library of real-world website section designs for UI inspiration (Website, Free)
- [Attio Design Team's Web Design Inspiration Sites](https://xiry.app/resources/attio-design-team-s-web-design-inspiration-sites): Curated collection of web design galleries used by Attio's designers (List, Free)

Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/framer

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