Webflow Vs Wordpress

Webflow vs Wordpress: Which platform is right for your website?

If you're deciding between Webflow and Wordpress for your next website, you're not alone. Many clients ask us whether they should be using Wordpress or Webflow for their new website. While both platforms are incredibly powerful website builders, they cater to different needs. Understanding these differences will help you make a more informed decision.

So let's start comparing them on a high level. Do take note that we are comparing Webflow with Wordpress.org and not Wordpress.com.

Webflow vs Wordpress: A High-Level Overview

Here is a fun fact: I used Wordpress before and I was actually reluctant to move to Webflow. But now I can safely say, I am proficient in using both platforms.

Security

• Webflow: Security is integrated into Webflow's plan packages, reducing the need for additional configurations
• Wordpress: Allows integrations and plugins. Managing this plugins requires regular updates and monitoring.

SEO Optimization

• Webflow: SEO settings are pretty much customizable within each page, making it easy for SEO professionals to optimize your website.
• Wordress: Uses plugins such as Yoast SEO, one of the most popular and reliable plugins that adds SEO capabilities to your website

Custom Design

• Webflow: A no-code tool platform that allows users to create customizable design without the need for expensive developers.
• Wordpress: While there are a lot of theme creators such as Elementor, to create a really custom design requires a Wordpress Specialist/Developer.

Setting Up Your Website

• Webflow: More often than not, it is as simple as a click of a button. But if you find yourself still confused, you can always hop on to Webflow's University to learn more.
• Wordpress: Has a steeper learning curve. You will have to go through your server settings and more. But I think there are Wordpress Hostings available with a simple click of a button as well.

Number of Users

• Webflow: Allows up to 9 users. (which is pretty limited)
• Wordpress: Supports unlimited number of users which is more ideal for larger teams.

Costs

We've been hearing this too many times. So, how much will it cost me to run on [insert web builder here]?

Webflow has the advantage here by giving you free access to building your website without paying a single thing upfront. You can find our article explaining Webflow's pricing here.

But let's go through some of the costs involved here:

1. Webflow
   1. Free to build
   2. Hosting costs (USD 14 - USD 39 per month)
   3. Custom Templates (USD 0 - USD 150) or if you need a more custom design, you can hire a Webflow Agency or Developer
2. Wordpress
   1. Technically free, but you need to purchase a hosting first
   2. Hosting costs (USD 5 - USD 15)
   3. Custom Templates (USD 0 - USD 200)
   4. Plugins (USD 0 - USD 200 for premium plugins)

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Do you really need developers?

Webflow is more accessible to non-developers. Trust us on this. We are not developers. Creating visually stunning websites? Webflow and Wordpress can give you that. Creating a software? We don't think so!

Webflow has the slight winning edge on this one due to the fact that someone who don't understand code, can start designing on their visual editor. Wordpress would require you to have some HTML or CSS knowledge to understand a little bit before you start designing.

But overall, both website builders do not require extensive developing experience if you are starting to create a website.

Which platform is best for blogging?

We would say go for Wordpress even though Webflow allows you to create blogs as well. The dynamism of Wordpress Blog engine definitely surpasses Webflow's. I mean Wordpress is built solely for blogging purposes.

What about Support and Community?

Webflow offers customer support but Wordpress doesn't. Technically, because you are paying a monthly fee to Webflow, you benefit from all new updates, new feature developments and etc. With Wordpress being an open source platform, you are pretty much on your own. But there is an awesome Wordpress community out there, which you can look out for.

Conclusion

Ultimately, we believe it is still up to you to make the decision between Webflow vs Wordpress.

It is always wise to plan out the scalability, usage and maintaining of the website before making the jump to any website building providers (we will try to cover this in the next topic).  All of them have their own pros and cons.

And if you need any help, feel free to book a call with us or send us a message. The least we can do is to give you good advice :)