The purpose of this article is to explain to you in the simplest way possible:
- Why Webflow increased its prices in 2023?
- How to choose the right plan (paid or free) for your needs for a Webflow site
But that's not all! As a bonus, I will also introduce you to the "Workspace" plan. This new feature allows you to collaborate as a team on a single Webflow account.
Why did Webflow raise its prices in 2023?
Webflow is a website creation tool that may seem expensive at first glance compared to its competitors. However, it's crucial to note that Webflow is constantly evolving and has launched numerous new features in recent years. As a result, Webflow recently adjusted its pricing model, leading to a noticeable price increase (approximately 25%).
It's also important to highlight that Webflow is a "no additional fee" tool. You won't need to pay for extra plugins or use an external hosting system, which can represent significant savings in the long run. Ultimately, while Webflow's prices have risen, they remain competitive and offer exceptional value given the many features the platform provides.
How to choose a suitable plan for my project?
Webflow offers eight different pricing plans to meet the needs of all users. If you're deciding which plan is best for your project, here are four questions to ask yourself to help you make your choice:
- Do you need a custom domain name?
- Do you need CMS functionality (dynamic content management)?
- Do you need more than 30 fields (or more than five references in your CMS)?
- Do you need to sell online?
By answering these questions, you should be able to determine which Webflow plan best meets your needs and budget.
Features to consider when choosing your Webflow plan (pricing)
1- The custom domain name
Webflow offers you free hosting on a webflow.io version to test or share your project in beta. But you can also use this hosting fully, as the webflow.io version of your site is indexable by Google.
However, if you want to publish your site on a custom domain name (for example: yoursite.com), you'll need to choose a paid plan. Webflow offers different pricing options that allow you to select the plan that best fits your needs and budget.
2 - CMS needs
By connecting template pages (front-end) to your data management system (back-end), Webflow's CMS (content management system) functionality allows you to easily manage your site's content without touching the "development" side. This enables you to quickly and easily create new pages, such as blog posts, landing pages, etc. It's a handy feature for those who want to regularly update their site.
3 - Using Webflow for an e-commerce site?
To enable the e-commerce functionality (integrated with Stripe) on your Webflow site, you will need to choose one of the three e-commerce plans offered. The differences between these plans primarily concern transaction fees and the number of items your site can contain.
Bonus: Webflow Workspace
Webflow Workspace is a new feature introduced this year by Webflow. This pricing per seat feature allows you to collaborate on a project using Webflow's Designer mode. This mode is different from the Editor mode, which is used "simply" to update the site's content.
As a bonus, the Workspace mode allows you to manage the access and permissions of each team member.
