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At a Glance
Shorthand
Shorthand
Star Rating
(120)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Webflow
Webflow
Star Rating
(962)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Webflow's ease of use is rated at 8.2, while Shorthand shines with a score of 9.3. Reviewers mention that Shorthand's intuitive interface and drag-and-drop functionality make it easier for non-technical users to create engaging content.
  • Reviewers say that Webflow has a strong focus on design flexibility, allowing for custom animations and interactions, but Shorthand is praised for its storytelling capabilities, particularly with features like the "Scroll Trigger" that enhances user engagement.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Webflow's quality of support is rated at 8.5, which is good, but Shorthand excels with a score of 9.6. Reviewers mention that Shorthand's customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, providing timely assistance for users.
  • Reviewers mention that Webflow has a larger market segment presence among small businesses (69.2% of reviews), indicating its popularity in that area, while Shorthand, with 44.6%, is gaining traction but may not be as widely adopted.
  • Users say that Webflow offers a free entry-level price, making it accessible for startups, whereas Shorthand does not have a free tier, which could be a barrier for some small businesses looking to try before they buy.
  • G2 users report that both products have high scores for meeting requirements, with Webflow at 8.7 and Shorthand at 8.9, but Shorthand's additional features for content creation and analytics are often highlighted as key differentiators that enhance its value proposition.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Shorthand
No pricing available
Webflow
Starter
Free
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Free Trial
Shorthand
Free Trial is available
Webflow
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
93
8.6
775
Ease of Use
9.3
96
8.1
817
Ease of Setup
9.1
48
8.4
527
Ease of Admin
9.3
32
8.7
367
Quality of Support
9.6
87
8.5
687
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
33
8.9
350
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
92
8.8
752
Features by Category
Web Content ManagementHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
8.9
6
7.9
325
Content
7.5
6
8.6
307
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Verified
9.2
6
7.8
314
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.4
216
8.9
6
7.3
287
9.7
6
7.5
206
Feature Not Available
7.6
271
|
Verified
9.4
6
7.8
303
|
Verified
8.6
6
7.3
284
|
Verified
9.4
6
8.1
296
|
Verified
Design
9.2
6
7.9
285
|
Verified
9.4
6
8.4
297
|
Verified
9.2
6
8.7
297
|
Verified
9.2
6
9.1
308
|
Verified
Platform
8.3
6
8.8
290
Feature Not Available
8.5
301
|
Verified
8.6
6
8.5
295
|
Verified
8.3
6
7.8
293
|
Verified
8.6
6
7.9
274
|
Verified
8.9
6
7.6
256
8.9
6
6.9
252
8.9
6
7.7
271
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Web Content Management
Not enough data
5.6
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
7.6
30
Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
7.6
27
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
8.2
27
Content Management
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.2
27
Design & Development
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.7
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
Agentic AI - Digital Experience Platforms
Not enough data
5.8
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
6.3
10
Website Translation ToolsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.1
37
Translation Support
Not enough data
7.9
36
Not enough data
7.6
35
Not enough data
6.5
33
Not enough data
6.2
35
Not enough data
6.4
32
Visitor Customization
Not enough data
7.4
33
Not enough data
7.5
33
Not enough data
7.8
33
Not enough data
7.7
33
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
258
Page Customization
Not enough data
8.3
242
Not enough data
8.0
240
Not enough data
8.6
242
Not enough data
8.3
240
Page Optimization
Not enough data
6.9
208
Not enough data
8.9
244
Not enough data
7.1
224
Not enough data
8.1
238
Integrations
Not enough data
6.2
205
Not enough data
6.8
210
Not enough data
8.4
224
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.4
169
Agentic AI - Landing Page Builders
Not enough data
6.0
45
Content Experience PlatformsHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.9
16
Not enough data
Content Creation
9.2
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Experience Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Design
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
48
Computing
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
6.9
45
Not enough data
8.0
46
Experimental Design
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.7
45
Analytics
Not enough data
7.5
48
Not enough data
6.2
40
Agentic AI - A/B Testing
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
8.0
308
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.0
280
Not enough data
8.5
285
Not enough data
8.4
291
Not enough data
8.2
283
Platform Additional Functionalities
Not enough data
7.7
261
Not enough data
7.5
257
Not enough data
7.5
269
Agentic AI - Web Design
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
7.0
24
Not enough data
Planning
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Publishing
8.6
24
Not enough data
Social Media
7.6
24
Not enough data
Planning
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
24
Not enough data
5.9
23
Not enough data
5.7
24
Not enough data
6.0
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
6.7
13
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Owned Media
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Owned Media
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
5.8
14
Agentic AI - Personalization
Not enough data
5.6
14
Not enough data
6.4
14
Not enough data
5.8
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.7
14
Not enough data
5.6
14
Not enough data
7.6
361
Customizations
Not enough data
8.1
323
Not enough data
8.3
344
Not enough data
8.5
342
Not enough data
8.5
324
Growth
Not enough data
8.1
337
Not enough data
6.8
315
Not enough data
7.0
307
Not enough data
5.8
289
Not enough data
8.4
326
Content
Not enough data
6.6
290
Not enough data
8.5
344
Not enough data
8.0
317
Not enough data
5.4
253
Support
Not enough data
8.2
314
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Shorthand
Shorthand
Webflow
Webflow
Shorthand and Webflow are categorized as Web Content Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Shorthand
Shorthand
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
47.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.3%
Webflow
Webflow
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
70.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Shorthand
Shorthand
Higher Education
14.9%
Online Media
10.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.5%
Publishing
4.4%
Media Production
4.4%
Other
55.3%
Webflow
Webflow
Design
18.2%
Marketing and Advertising
13.6%
Computer Software
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
41.2%
Alternatives
Shorthand
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Discussions
Shorthand
Shorthand Discussions
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Shorthand has no discussions with answers
Webflow
Webflow Discussions
How do I get email notifications about purchases sent to my client and not to me?
2 Comments
Karen  B.
KB
Go to your admin settings and you can select the email you want to see notifs from!Read more
What framework does Webflow use?
2 Comments
Matt G.
MG
Webflow has it's own unique framework that leverages it's own breakpoints, CSS grid, flexbox, etc. At the end of the day, the code generated is just clean...Read more
Is Webflow good for developers?
2 Comments
Preston  L.
PL
Yes, if you're not a fan of coding the front end looks it cuts that time down quite a bit.Read more