How much does a Framer website cost in 2026?

Quick answer: A Framer website costs anywhere from $0 to $10,000+ depending on how you build it. DIY with a template runs $10–$500. Hiring a freelancer typically costs $500–$5,000. A professional Framer agency like Convex starts at $1,500 and scales based on site complexity, integrations, and content needs.

Building a website on Framer has become one of the fastest-growing choices for startups, SaaS companies, and growth-focused brands. The platform is fast, design-forward, and purpose-built for teams that care about how their site looks and performs. But before you commit, you need a clear picture of what it actually costs.

The challenge is that "Framer website cost" isn't a single number. It's a stack of decisions: which plan you choose, whether you build it yourself or hire someone, how many pages you need, whether CMS or localization is involved, and how much ongoing maintenance you'll require after launch.

This guide breaks down every layer of that cost. Whether you're comparing DIY vs. freelancer vs. agency, trying to understand Framer's platform pricing, or evaluating quotes from multiple vendors, you'll leave with a complete picture. Where relevant, we've included Convex's own pricing so you can benchmark against a real agency that builds Framer websites every day.

   

The Convex Cost Stack Framework: A smarter way to think about Framer pricing

Most people approach website costs the wrong way. They look at the headline number, compare it to one or two competitors, and make a decision based on price alone. That approach almost always leads to regret.

Convex uses a five-part framework called the Cost Stack to help clients understand exactly where their budget goes. Each layer represents a real cost category, whether you're building it yourself or hiring a team.

• Run: The Framer platform subscription (Free to Enterprise)
• Create: Design, copywriting, and development work (your time or someone else's)
• Extend: Add-ons, integrations, CMS, localization, and A/B testing
• Launch: Domain registration, professional setup, QA, and go-live work
• Operate: Ongoing maintenance, updates, performance monitoring, and support

Every Framer website project involves all five layers. The question is who handles each one, and at what cost. Keeping this framework in mind makes it much easier to compare quotes from different vendors on an apples-to-apples basis.

Framer website cost at a glance: DIY vs. freelancer vs. agency

Approach	Typical cost range	Best for
DIY (template)	$10–$500	Solo founders, MVPs, side projects
DIY (from scratch)	$0 (your time)	Designers comfortable with Framer
Freelancer	$500–$5,000	Small projects, tight budgets
Agency (Convex)	$1,500–$4,500+	Startups, SaaS, healthcare, B2B brands
Enterprise agency	$5,000–$10,000+	Large-scale, complex builds

 

Who is this guide for?

If you are a pre-revenue founder testing an idea, DIY with a template is usually the right call — keep costs low while you validate demand. If you are a funded startup preparing to launch, a freelancer or boutique agency gives you the credibility and polish your first impressions require. If you are a growing SaaS or fintech company, a full-service agency is worth the investment — fintech founders in particular often need stronger trust signals, clearer information architecture, and careful handling of compliance-sensitive messaging that generic templates simply cannot deliver. If you are an established business migrating an existing site, prioritize an agency with proven Framer migration experience to protect your SEO and preserve your existing search equity.

 

How much does a Framer website cost with Convex?

Convex pricing starts at $1,500 per project. Here's how that breaks down by website type:

Website type	Convex price range
Framer landing page	$1,500
Startup website	$1,800–$2,200
Small business website	$2,200–$2,500
B2B website	$1,800–$2,500
CMS-driven website	$2,200–$3,000
SaaS marketing website	$2,500–$3,500
Healthcare website	$3,000–$4,500

These ranges reflect the full scope of a production-ready website: strategy, design, development, QA, and launch support. They do not include the Framer platform subscription, which is a separate cost paid directly to Framer.

 

How much does Framer cost? Understanding the platform fee

Framer charges a platform subscription fee separately from any design or development work. Here are the verified plan prices as of September 2026:

Plan	Monthly cost (billed yearly)	Annual total
Free	$0	$0
Basic	$10/month	~$120/year
Pro	$30/month	~$360/year
Enterprise	Custom	Custom

 

 

Add-ons (approximate monthly costs):

• Additional editors: ~$20/month each
• Content editors: ~$10/month each
• Locales (for multilingual sites): ~$20 each
• Convert/A/B testing: from ~$50 per 500,000 events
• Advanced hosting: ~$200/month

For most startups and small businesses, the Pro plan at $30/month covers everything needed. CMS-heavy or multilingual projects will need to account for locale and content editor add-ons, which can push annual platform costs above $500.

 

What does it cost to build a Framer website yourself?

Building a Framer website yourself is technically free if you already know how to use the platform. In practice, there are still costs to consider.

Template costs

Framer's template marketplace offers both free and paid options. Premium templates typically range from $19 to $149. A well-chosen template can significantly reduce design time, but customizing a template to match your brand identity still takes skill and time.

 

The real cost of a "cheap" template: A $99 premium template sounds like a bargain until you account for the hours it takes to make it your own. Replacing placeholder copy, swapping images, adjusting layouts for your brand, fixing mobile responsiveness, and connecting your domain can easily add up to 30 or more hours of work. If your time is worth $75 an hour, that $99 template just cost you $2,349 in real terms. The dollar price on the template is only the visible tip of the iceberg.

Your time

If you're a founder spending 40 hours building your site instead of talking to customers, that time has a real opportunity cost. DIY works best when you have design experience and a genuinely simple scope, such as a one-page landing page or a personal portfolio.

DIY limitations

Framer's learning curve is steeper than page builders like Squarespace. Without prior experience in design tools, expect several days of trial and error before producing something that looks intentional.

 

How much does a Framer freelancer cost?

Freelance Framer developers and designers typically charge between $500 and $5,000 per project, though rates vary widely based on experience and geography.

On the lower end, you'll find newer freelancers building their portfolio. On the higher end, experienced Framer specialists with strong portfolios and client references can charge $75–$150/hour or more.

The risk with freelancers is consistency. A freelancer may be skilled at visual design but less experienced with performance optimization, accessibility, or CMS architecture. Vetting matters more than price.

 

Framer agency pricing: How much does a Framer agency cost?

A dedicated Framer agency brings a full team: strategists, designers, developers, and project managers working under a defined process. That structure comes at a premium, but it also reduces the risk of a failed or delayed project.

Convex is a Framer-focused design agency. Projects start at $1,500 for a landing page and scale up to $4,500+ for complex SaaS or healthcare websites. The pricing reflects end-to-end delivery, not just visual design.

Larger generalist agencies that offer Framer as one of many services may charge $5,000–$10,000+ for similar scopes. The tradeoff is specialization. An agency that builds Framer websites every day will typically deliver faster, with fewer revisions, than one treating it as a new tool.

 

Eight factors that determine your final Framer website cost

1. Number of pages: More pages mean more design, content, and development time.
2. CMS requirements: Blog, case studies, or job listings built on Framer's CMS add scope.
3. Custom animations: Framer is known for motion design, but complex animations take time to build correctly.
4. Integrations: Connecting your site to a CRM, analytics platform, or marketing stack adds complexity.
5. Copywriting: Whether you write the copy yourself or hire someone changes both cost and timeline.
6. Localization: Multilingual sites require both development work and ongoing Framer locale add-ons.
7. Brand design: Starting from a strong brand system is faster and cheaper than defining brand identity during the build.
8. Revision rounds: Scope creep from unlimited revision cycles is one of the most common reasons projects go over budget.

 

How to estimate your Framer website cost

Use this quick framework to estimate your total investment:

1. Choose your Framer plan: $0–$360/year (plus add-ons)
2. Estimate your page count and complexity (1–5 pages vs. 10–20 pages)
3. Decide on your build approach: DIY, freelancer, or agency
4. Factor in CMS, animations, and integrations
5. Add domain ($10–$20/year) and any template cost ($0–$149)
6. Add ongoing maintenance if relevant ($500–$1,200/month with Convex)

A startup website with a professional agency, Pro plan, and monthly maintenance will typically cost $2,000–$2,500 to build and $500–$1,200/month to maintain. A DIY landing page with a paid template and Free plan can come in under $200 total.

 

Framer vs. Webflow vs. WordPress: Which platform costs less?

Platform	Starting plan	Build cost (agency)	Maintenance complexity
Framer	$0–$30/month	$1,500–$4,500	Low
Webflow	$15–$25/month	$3,000–$10,000+	Medium
WordPress	$0 (hosting extra)	$2,000–$8,000+	High

Framer tends to cost less to build and maintain than Webflow or WordPress for comparable scopes. The platform handles hosting, performance, and security natively, removing the cost of plugins, server management, and frequent security patches that WordPress sites typically require.

Webflow offers more CMS flexibility for very large content operations, but that power comes with a steeper learning curve and higher development costs. For most startups and SaaS companies, Framer delivers better performance at a lower total cost of ownership.

 

How much does Framer website maintenance cost with Convex?

 

Launching a website is not the finish line. Framer websites need ongoing updates, content changes, performance monitoring, and periodic design refreshes to stay effective.

Convex offers monthly maintenance subscriptions starting at $500/month. At the higher end, priority support and higher request volumes push that figure to $1,200/month. What's included:

• Content updates and page edits
• New section or component builds
• Performance and analytics reviews
• Bug fixes and QA
• Priority turnaround on urgent requests

For startups without an internal design team, a monthly subscription is often more cost-effective than hiring a freelancer for one-off tasks.

 

The costs that continue after your Framer website launches

Several costs are easy to overlook during the planning phase:

• Framer platform subscription: $120–$360/year minimum
• Domain renewal: $10–$20/year
• Locale add-ons (if multilingual): ~$20/locale/month
• Content editor seats: ~$10/month each
• A/B testing (Convert): from ~$50 per 500,000 events
• Advanced hosting: ~$200/month for high-traffic sites
• Maintenance and updates: $500–$1,200/month (with Convex)

Budget for ongoing costs from the start. A $2,000 website with $1,200/month in maintenance costs $16,400 in the first year, not $2,000.

 

Template vs. freelancer vs. agency: Which option fits your budget?

	Template (DIY)	Freelancer	Convex (Agency)
Typical cost	$10–$500	$500–$5,000	$1,500–$4,500
Timeline	1–4 weeks	2–6 weeks	2–5 weeks
Strategy included	No	Rarely	Yes
Custom design	No	Sometimes	Yes
CMS setup	DIY	Varies	Yes
QA and testing	DIY	Varies	Yes
Post-launch support	None	Ad hoc	Subscription available
Best for	MVPs, side projects	Small budgets	Growth-focused brands

What we have learned building Framer websites

Convex has built Framer websites across industries including SaaS, healthcare, B2B, and e-commerce. A few patterns emerge consistently:

Speed matters more than most clients expect. Framer's native performance advantages are real, but they only hold if the site is built correctly from the start. Poorly structured projects can lose those gains quickly.

Copy is usually the longest part of the timeline. Most delays on Framer projects are not design or development delays. They're content delays. Clients underestimate how long it takes to write, review, and approve page copy.

Templates are a starting point, not a solution. A premium Framer template saves design time, but adapting it to a real brand without making it look generic requires genuine design skill.

Maintenance is not optional for growth-stage companies. Websites that receive no updates within 90 days of launch typically underperform against competitors who iterate consistently.

 

What you get when hiring Convex

 

Convex is a Framer website design agency, not a generalist web design shop. Every project is built on Framer. Every designer on the team knows the platform deeply.

What a Convex engagement includes:

• Discovery and strategy session
• Custom visual design (not template-based)
• Full Framer build with CMS setup where needed
• QA across devices and browsers
• Launch support and handover documentation
• Optional monthly maintenance subscription

Convex positions itself as a strategic partner, not a production vendor. The goal is a website that performs for your business, not just one that looks good in a screenshot.

 

Is Framer the right platform for your website?

Framer is an excellent choice for startups, SaaS companies, and design-conscious brands that prioritize visual quality and performance. It's less well-suited for large e-commerce operations or organizations that need deep CMS customization at scale.

Choose Framer if:

• Your team values design quality and brand perception
• You need fast load times without managing hosting infrastructure
• Your site scope is 1–30 pages with optional CMS
• You want a platform that non-developers can update

Consider alternatives if:

• You're running a large e-commerce store (Shopify is better)
• You need a very large-scale CMS (Webflow or a headless CMS may be more appropriate)
• Your team is deeply invested in WordPress and doesn't want to migrate

 

How to compare Framer website quotes without looking only at price

Evaluating quotes from multiple Framer vendors is harder than it looks. Here's a 15-point checklist to help you compare properly:

1. Does the quote include strategy and discovery, or just design?
2. Is copywriting included or separate?
3. How many pages are explicitly scoped?
4. Is CMS setup included?
5. How many revision rounds are allowed?
6. What's the estimated timeline from kickoff to launch?
7. Who specifically will be working on the project?
8. Does the vendor have Framer-specific experience, or is it one of many tools they use?
9. Is QA and cross-browser testing included?
10. What happens if the project runs over scope?
11. Is post-launch support included, and for how long?
12. Does the vendor offer ongoing maintenance?
13. Can you see live examples of Framer sites they've built?
14. Do they have client references you can contact?
15. What do they need from you to stay on schedule?

A lower quote that fails on five of these points is not a bargain.

If you've already received quotes and aren't sure which one to trust, Convex offers a free UX audit for businesses evaluating their options. It's not a sales call — it's a straightforward review of your current site or the brief you've shared with vendors, with honest feedback on what's worth paying for and what isn't. You can request one at theconvex.agency.

 

Real Framer project example: Transcend Health case study

 

Transcend Health Medical came to Convex with a website that wasn't reflecting the quality of their clinical brand. The existing site was slow, visually generic, and failing to convert visitors into consultation inquiries.

Convex rebuilt the Transcend Health website on Framer with a focus on brand trust, page performance, and conversion architecture.

Results after launch:

• 45% increase in user engagement
• 60% improvement in perceived brand trust
• 35% increase in consultation inquiry conversion potential
• 30% faster browsing and smoother performance

The Transcend Health project is a clear example of what happens when platform choice, design quality, and conversion strategy work together. The Framer build delivered performance improvements that a WordPress or Webflow rebuild would have been slower to achieve.

 

Frequently asked questions

 

Can I migrate an existing website to Framer without losing SEO?

Yes, but it requires careful planning. Preserving your URL structure, setting up proper 301 redirects for any changed URLs, migrating title tags and meta descriptions, and checking internal links are all essential steps. Done correctly, a Framer migration can maintain or even improve your existing search performance. Done carelessly, it can undo years of SEO work. If your current site has meaningful organic traffic, prioritize a provider with proven Framer migration experience.

Is Framer good for SEO?

Yes. Framer generates clean, semantic HTML, supports custom meta titles and descriptions, handles Open Graph tags, and produces fast-loading pages out of the box — all of which are strong SEO foundations. It also supports custom URL slugs, canonical tags, and sitemap generation. What Framer does not do is replace a content strategy. Technical SEO readiness is built in; ranking still depends on the quality and relevance of what you publish.

How much does a basic Framer website cost?

A basic Framer website starts at around $1,500 when built by a professional agency like Convex. DIY options using a template can cost as little as $10–$149 for the template, plus the Framer platform subscription.

Is Framer free to use?

Framer offers a free plan that allows you to build and publish a website at no cost. Paid plans start at $10/month (billed yearly) for the Basic plan and $30/month for Pro, with additional add-on costs for editors, locales, and advanced features.

How long does it take to build a Framer website?

Most professional Framer builds take two to five weeks. The timeline depends on page count, complexity, and how quickly clients provide content and feedback.

Is Framer cheaper than Webflow?

Yes, in most cases. Framer's platform fees are lower than Webflow's, and professional build costs tend to be lower for comparable scopes. Framer also has lower ongoing maintenance overhead because hosting, performance, and security are managed by the platform.

What is included in Convex's Framer maintenance subscription?

Convex's monthly maintenance subscription ($500–$1,200/month) includes content updates, new section builds, performance monitoring, bug fixes, and priority support depending on the plan tier.

Can I build a Framer website without any design experience?

Technically yes, but results will vary significantly. Framer has a steeper learning curve than drag-and-drop builders like Squarespace. Without design experience, the output often looks inconsistent. A paid template helps, but customizing it to feel intentional still requires some design judgment.

Does Convex offer fixed-price Framer projects?

Yes. Convex prices projects based on website type and scope, starting at $1,500. Fixed pricing is available for clearly scoped projects. Complex or open-ended builds may be quoted on a time-and-materials basis.

 

The right Framer website is an investment, not an expense

Cheap websites rarely stay cheap. When you factor in lost conversions, poor performance, and the cost of rebuilding something that didn't work the first time, the math almost always favors doing it right from the start.

Framer gives you a platform that can produce genuinely excellent results. What determines whether your site delivers on that potential is the team behind it, and the strategic thinking that goes into every page before a single component is placed.

If you're ready to build a Framer website that performs as well as it looks, Convex is the team to call.