Website builders
Tools for getting a site live, ranging from visual builders that output real code to template-driven platforms you can launch in an afternoon. The right one usually depends on how much control you need afterwards.
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CarrdSimple one-page sites, built quickly.
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FramerDesign and publish websites straight from a canvas.
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SquarespaceTemplate-based websites and online stores.
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WebflowVisual website building that outputs production code.
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Wix StudioWix's website builder aimed at agencies and designers.
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WordPressThe open-source CMS behind a large share of the web.
In real designer stacks
The most common website builders in the 39 public tool stacks designers have shared on QuickPick are Framer (24 of 39), Webflow (5 of 39) and Carrd (3 of 39). See how they compare with every other tool on the designer tech stack page.
How to choose a website builder
Decide how much control you'll need later
Visual builders with fine layout control and custom interactions suit designers who want the site to match the design exactly. Template platforms get a site live fastest but limit what you can change.
Think about who edits it after launch
If a client or marketer will update content, a built-in CMS and a simple editor matter more than design freedom.
Compare the plan you'll actually need
Most builders charge per site. Price the plan with the features you need at launch, such as a custom domain, forms and CMS items, rather than the free tier.
Check the search basics
Make sure you can set page titles and descriptions and that hosting is fast. Both affect how easily the finished site is found.
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