Method: We reviewed official pricing, help, security and migration documentation on July 16, 2026. Prices, plans, availability and features can change, so reconfirm them at checkout.
Scope: This is an official-source review for purchase decisions. We did not perform a reproducible usability or performance test, so it does not rank ease of use, speed or design quality.
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Conclusion: a candidate for teams that need granular visual design and structured CMS management
Webflow
Webflow combines visual site design, CMS and managed hosting. You can start on the free Starter Site plan, but publishing to a custom domain requires a paid Site plan. Collaboration and code export can also depend on the Workspace plan, so Site and Workspace subscriptions should be evaluated separately.
- Free Starter Site
- Available
- Custom domain
- Paid Site plan
- CMS
- Premium and above
- Code export
- Paid Workspace plan
Advantages confirmed in official documentation
- Start building and publish to a webflow.io staging domain on the free Starter Site
- Use a paid Site plan for custom-domain hosting and form submissions
- Use Premium for CMS, site search, file uploads and content-rich sites
- Export HTML, CSS, JavaScript and assets with an eligible paid Workspace plan
Constraints to check before subscribing
- Site and Workspace plans cover different capabilities and may both need review
- The free Starter Site is limited to two static pages and 50 CMS items
- Code export does not reproduce Webflow’s dynamic CMS, and exported forms need another submission method
- Native checkout requires a separate Ecommerce Site plan
Plan structure
| Tier | Official condition | Typical use | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Site | Free; webflow.io subdomain, 2 static pages, 50 CMS items and up to 1,000 monthly visits | Building and testing | No custom-domain publishing |
| Basic Site | US$15/month billed yearly on the official pricing page when checked; custom domain, 300 static pages, 10 GB bandwidth and unlimited form submissions | Sites without CMS | Reconfirm taxes and monthly billing |
| Premium Site | US$25/month billed yearly when checked; CMS, site search, file upload and higher content limits | Content-rich business sites | Review CMS, bandwidth and add-ons |
| Ecommerce Site | Separate Standard, Plus and Advanced plans | Native online checkout | Review item limits, transaction fees and payment availability |
| Workspace | Starter, Core/Growth or Freelancer/Agency options | Collaboration, staging and code export | Separate from the Site plan |
Prices, taxes, currencies, promotions and plan availability vary by region and time. The official pricing and checkout screens take precedence.
Core capabilities confirmed in official documentation
Build and publish
- Visual Designer
- webflow.io staging
- Custom-domain publishing on paid Site plans
- Custom code on eligible plans
Content
- CMS Collections
- Collection templates
- Site search on Premium
- CMS APIs
Operations
- Automatic backups
- Unlimited backups on paid Site plans
- Stored form submissions and notifications
- Redirect and SEO controls
External hosting
- Code export on paid Workspace plans
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript and assets
- CMS data exported separately
- Exported forms require another submission service
Code can be exported, but Webflow’s dynamic services do not become a complete portable clone
Static code
Eligible paid Workspace plans can export HTML, CSS, JavaScript and assets for external hosting without Webflow attribution.
CMS and forms
Dynamic content must be exported collection by collection. Webflow form handling stops on an exported site, so a custom action or third-party form service is required.
Who may fit and who should compare alternatives
May be a fit
- Designers need detailed control over layout and CMS structure
- A company site, case studies, careers and editorial content should share one system
- Agencies and internal editors need separate roles
- Static code export should remain an option
Compare alternatives
- The only goal is to launch a minimal site as quickly as possible
- You want to avoid separate Site and Workspace subscription decisions
- You expect exported code to retain Webflow CMS and form services
- Complex inventory and commerce operations are the primary requirement
Pre-purchase checklist
- 1. Separate Site-plan requirements from Workspace-plan requirements
- 2. Check page, CMS, bandwidth, form and file-upload limits
- 3. Define seats and publishing permissions
- 4. Plan replacements for CMS, forms and search if exporting
- 5. For Ecommerce, confirm item limits, fees and payment availability
Frequently asked questions
Can the free Starter Site use a custom domain?
No. Publishing to a custom domain requires a paid Site plan.
Can a Webflow site be hosted elsewhere?
Eligible paid Workspace plans can export HTML, CSS, JavaScript and assets. CMS data must be exported separately, and Webflow form processing does not continue automatically on the exported site.
What is the difference between a Site plan and a Workspace plan?
A Site plan covers publishing, hosting, CMS and site-level features. A Workspace plan covers the build environment, staging, collaboration and capabilities such as code export.
Official sources reviewed
- Webflow — Plans & pricingCurrent Starter, Basic, Premium, Workspace and Ecommerce structure
- Webflow — Choose a Site planStarter limits and paid Site plans
- Webflow — May 2026 plan updatePremium plan transition
- Webflow — Connect a custom domainCustom-domain publishing
- Webflow — BackupsBackup and restore conditions
- Webflow — Export site codePaid Workspace code export
- Webflow — Forms on exported sitesForm handling after export
- Webflow — Ecommerce plan requirementNative checkout requires an Ecommerce plan