I've used Framer for client websites for a while now, and the biggest win is that I can design and publish from the same canvas, so there's no handoff to a developer and no second tool to learn. The interface feels like Figma, which made it easy to pick up — layers, frames, and auto-layout work the way I expect, and breakpoints are visual, so responsive design is much quicker than writing media queries. The CMS is simple to set up and connects with Google Sheets and Airtable, so I don't need a backend, and forms, analytics, and SEO tools plug in without much setup. Performance is strong out of the box — sites load fast, images are optimized for me, and Lighthouse scores are good without extra work, so I never have to think about hosting or caching. On pricing, the paid plans feel fair for client work: one site costs less than hiring a developer for the same build, the free plan is enough to test ideas, and the real ROI is time saved — I ship in days instead of weeks, which means I can take on more projects without hiring help. Support and onboarding are solid too, with clear docs, active forums, and quick live chat, and clients can edit CMS text without breaking the design, which saves a lot of back-and-forth. The AI features are useful for first drafts of layouts and copy — I use them to get past a blank page and then refine by hand, so they're not ready for final design decisions but they save time at the start. Overall, Framer has replaced two or three tools in my workflow and cut my build time in half. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My main frustration with Framer is the code component side — once you go past the no-code features, the learning curve gets steep, and the docs for custom components aren't as deep as the basic tutorials, so I often end up piecing things together from forum posts. The CMS is solid now that cross-references are supported, but it still lacks proper roles and permissions, which makes it hard to hand off to clients with multiple editors who each need different access. Performance is good on small sites, but I've noticed pages with heavy animations or many CMS items can slow down in the editor, even if the published site runs fine — a lighter editor mode would help. Pricing is fair per site, but it adds up quickly when you manage several client projects, and a studio plan that bundles multiple sites at a lower per-site cost would make a real difference for agencies and freelancers. The AI features feel early — they're good for first drafts but often produce generic layouts that don't match a brand, and I'd like more control over style and tone before generating, maybe by pointing the AI at an existing page as a style reference. Lastly, exporting a site out of Framer isn't really possible, so you're locked into their hosting, which makes some clients nervous about long-term ownership. None of these are dealbreakers, but better permissions, clearer pricing for agencies, and a deeper code layer would make Framer feel complete. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.