--- title: "Framer: Professional Website Builder for Teams" description: Design, manage, and publish sites with Framer, a professional website builder. Use a visual canvas, AI agents, CMS, SEO tools, hosting, and analytics. published: "Oct 8, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC" --- # Website builder for designers and marketing teams Create a free website visually — with AI, CMS, and hosting. No engineering handoff. [Get started for free](https://framer.com/r/signup) Parallel is your AI co-pilot for smarter investing. It analyzes markets, manages risk, and grows your portfolio 24/7. Social Asset 2 Parallel® Investing on autopilot, with you in control. ## Visual website builder for designers and marketing teams ### Built for professionals Framer gives teams a flexible canvas for building business sites, marketing pages, directories, and dynamic CMS-driven websites fast, with built-in SEO controls and AI agents included out of the box. ### Precise design control Framer gives designers a fully flexible Framer canvas to create without constraints, offering full control over layout, typography, interactions, and responsive design. ### Feels just like Figma Framer feels intuitive for Figma users. Import existing designs into the canvas, then refine them into responsive, publishable websites. ## Why professionals build websites with Framer [Total creative flexibility](../../design/) Build custom, interactive websites without restrictive templates. Design, animate, refine, and use AI agents to explore new directions, and create with creative freedom. [Built-in performance and SEO](../../performance/) Framer creates fast-loading, mobile-friendly websites optimized for search, while AI can surface SEO controls, AEO, and accessibility improvements across all pages you build. [Collaborative workflow](../../collaborate/) Work seamlessly with teams, share live previews, and collect instant feedback. Let AI agents help with updates and content changes that stay fully editable and on-brand. [Instant publishing](../../publish/) Skip managed hosting complexity and external deployment. Publish responsive, professional websites in a single click, with optimization checks running before every launch. ## Build a professional website from canvas to publishing 1. 1. Start with a site idea 2. Begin with a blank canvas, prompt, template, or Figma design, then shape the first version around your brand, pages, and goals. Framer gives you a flexible starting point that can become a polished website without leaving the visual canvas. 1. 2. Design every page visually 2. Refine layout, copy, images, responsive breakpoints, and interactions directly on the canvas. You can keep iterating on the site visually without setting up or managing a separate codebase. 1. 3. Add content and SEO 2. Connect CMS content, set metadata, tune page structure, and prepare every page for search before launch. Framer keeps content, SEO, performance, and design controls together in one workflow. 1. 4. Publish and keep improving 2. Launch with hosting, staging, custom domains, redirects, and analytics, then keep updating the site visually over time. Your team can improve pages after launch without rebuilding the project. ## Trusted by teams shipping big sites [Read stories](../../stories/) - [Read story](../../stories/miro/) - [Read story](../../stories/perplexity/) - [Read story](../../stories/legora/) - [Read story](../../stories/mixpanel/) - [Read story](../../stories/zapier/) - [Read story](../../stories/flora/) - [Read story](../../stories/mutiny/) - [Read story](../../stories/stackai/) ## Explore Framer’s solutions for designers [Agency websites Design, review, and publish custom client websites without handoff delays.](../agency-website-builder/) [CMS websites Create dynamic pages, directories, and content hubs with visual templates.](../cms-website-builder/) [Landing pages Build responsive campaign pages, connect forms, and publish updates fast.](../landing-pages/) [Marketing websites Launch campaign pages, forms, CMS content, and SEO updates visually.](../marketing-website-builder/) [No-code websites Design and publish professional websites visually, without writing code.](../no-code-website-builder/) [AI website builder Generate a website with AI, refine it visually, and publish from one place.](../ai-website-builder/) [Figma to website Turn Figma designs into responsive, editable websites ready to publish.](../figma-to-website/) [Vibe coding Prompt a website, keep full visual control, and publish without code loops.](../vibe-coding-website-builder/) ## Frequently asked questions ### Why do teams choose Framer as their website builder? Teams choose Framer because it combines precise canvas control, responsive layouts, reusable components, collaboration, and built-in hosting. With SEO controls, CMS, performance tooling, and publishing in the same workflow, teams can move from idea to live site without separating design and production. Framer’s side-panel AI agents can also help refine pages, improve copy, and keep site updates moving faster. ### Does Framer offer a free website builder option? Yes, Framer provides a free website builder plan that is perfect for personal projects or for exploring the platform. The Free plan includes up to 1,000 pages, 10 Framer’s CMS collections, and 5 MB file uploads, with managed hosting included. To connect a custom domain or use advanced business features, you need to upgrade to a paid plan. Framer offers several plans, including Basic, Pro, and Enterprise, to suit different needs. ### How does Framer’s AI website builder make creating websites easier? Framer’s AI-powered tools streamline the website creation process by automating tasks such as content localization, copy refinement, and maintaining brand tone across different languages. Features like AI Translation enable you to translate your entire website in seconds so that you can reach a global audience effortlessly. Text Rewrite allows you to enhance your website’s content with AI-driven rewrites, which helps ensure that your copy stands out. In addition, AI Style lets you define your brand’s tone, key context, and excluded terms so that your unique voice stays consistent across every language. Framer Agents work from a side panel to help teams update existing pages, CMS content, and SEO details in Framer. ### Can I use Framer as a website builder for ecommerce or small business websites? Absolutely. Framer’s versatile website builder integrates seamlessly with popular ecommerce tools, which makes it ideal for small businesses, online stores, or polished portfolios. You can easily create custom and responsive websites with Framer’s intuitive interface, beautiful templates, built-in hosting, and AI optimization. Framer empowers small businesses to establish a polished online presence quickly, without relying on developers. ### What sets Framer apart from website builders like Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy, or Canva? Unlike Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy, or Canva, Framer is built around a freeform canvas for teams that want detailed control over layout, breakpoints, components, and interactions without coding. AI agents, CMS, localization, SEO controls, performance features, and built-in hosting help teams design, manage, and ship polished sites from one platform. ## Your next idea starts here Create personal portfolio, Build startup site, `Launch landing page`, Start company blog [Start without AI](https://framer.com/signup) --- ## Navigation - [Enterprise](../../enterprise/) - [Pricing](../../pricing) - [Log in](https://framer.com/r/login) - [Sign up](https://www.framer.com/r/signup/) - [Brand guidelines](../../brand) - [AI](../../ai/) - [Agents](../../agents/) - [External Agents](../../agents/external/) - [Design](../../design/) - [Collaborate](../../collaborate/) - [CMS](../../cms/) - [Hosting](../../hosting/) - [Performance](../../performance/) - [SEO](../../seo/) - [Skills New](../../skills) - [Convert](../../convert/) - [Publish](../../publish/) - [Updates](../../updates) - [Templates](https://www.framer.com/community/marketplace/templates/) - [Components](https://www.framer.com/community/marketplace/components/) - [Vectors](https://www.framer.com/community/marketplace/vectors/) - [Plugins](https://www.framer.com/community/marketplace/plugins/) - [Gallery](https://www.framer.com/community/gallery/) - [Hire Experts](https://www.framer.com/community/members/) - [Switch](../../switch/) - [Agencies](../../agencies/) - [Startups](../../startups/) - [Academy](../../academy/) - [Desktop App](../../downloads/) - [Developers](../../developers/) - [Affiliates](../../creators) - [Experts New](../../expert/apply/) - [Guides](../../guides) - [Blog](../../blog/) - [Newsletter](../../newsletter) - [Stories](../../stories/) - [Students](../../education/students/) - [Ambassadors](../../education/ambassadors/) - [Help Articles](../../help/) - [Meetups](../../meetups/) - [Contact](../../contact/) - [Designers](../designers/) - [Agencies](../agencies/) - [Marketers](../marketers/) - [Growth](../growth/) - [Builders](../builders/) - [Engineers](../engineers/) - [Site Teams](../site-teams/) - [Founders](../founders/) - [AI website builder](../ai-website-builder/) - [AI design agent](../ai-designer/) - [Landing pages](../landing-pages/) - [Portfolio maker](../portfolio-website/) - [UI/UX design](../ui-ux-design/) - [Figma to HTML](../figma-to-html/) - [No-code](../no-code-website-builder/) - [Compare](../../compare) - [Webflow](../../compare/framer-vs-webflow) - [Figma](../../compare/framer-vs-figma) - [Wix](../../compare/framer-vs-wix) - [Squarespace](../../compare/framer-vs-squarespace) - [WordPress](../../compare/framer-vs-wordpress) - [Readymag](../../compare/framer-vs-readymag) - [Ceros](../../compare/framer-vs-ceros) - [Unbounce](../../compare/framer-vs-unbounce) - [Lovable](../../compare/framer-vs-lovable) - [Claude Code](../../compare/framer-vs-claude-code) - [ChatGPT](../../compare/framer-vs-chatgpt) - [Codex](../../compare/framer-vs-codex) - [Contentful](../../compare/framer-vs-contentful) - [Sanity](../../compare/framer-vs-sanity) - [AEM](../../compare/framer-vs-adobe-experience-manager) - [Replit](../../compare/framer-vs-replit) - [v0](../../compare/framer-vs-v0) - [Careers](../../careers/) - [Security](../../legal/security) - [Brand](../../brand) - [Abuse](mailto:abuse@framer.com) - [Legal](../../legal/community-terms) - [Trust](https://app.eu.vanta.com/framer.com/trust/ow67ujg7iav0t6qtd1o6r2) - [Merch](../../store) - [Keyboard](../../f1) - [Stack Score](../../stack-score/) - [Free domains](../../domains/) - [AEO scanner](../../aeo) - [State of Sites](https://www.framer.com/state-of-sites-2026/) - [CanvasBench](../../canvasbench/) - [Link Preview](https://www.linkpreview.app/) - [Checking status](https://www.framerstatus.com/)