Framer vs NextBlock CMS
Framer
framer.comNextBlock CMS
nextblock.devSide by side
| Figure | Framer | NextBlock CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10/mo | $20.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Spec score · AI Website Builders | 9.4 (#3) | 8.5 (#30) |
| Selling tools | Yes | Commerce features include multi-currency pricing, tax automation, shipping zones, inventory tracking, orders, and invoices. |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Québec, Canada |
| Product | Framer is a no-code website builder for teams with visual design control, responsive layouts, CMS content, SEO tools, analytics, and managed hosting. | NextBlock is an open-source AI website builder CMS for teams that want a live site with a visual editor. |
| Support | Framer directs users to its support team through its contact page for product guidance. | The maintainers say they typically review and reply to inquiries within one to two business days, and direct users to GitHub Discussions and Issues for community support. |
Plans
NextBlock CMS
- NextBlock CMSFree
- NextBlock Commerce Pro - Commerce License$25 a month
- NextBlock Cortex AI MCP Server & AI Editor License$25 a month
- NextBlock Commerce Pro - Commerce License$250 a year
- NextBlock Cortex AI MCP Server & AI Editor License$250 a year
In their own words
Framer
Framer is a no-code website builder for teams, combining visual design controls with responsive layouts, CMS content, SEO tools, analytics and managed hosting. Its AI agent can create editable pages, sections, copy and visuals within a project. Teams can collaborate in real time, with branching, staging and previews; custom components, integrations and code-based extensions are also supported. The Canvas requires an internet connection and a recent browser on Windows, macOS, Linux or ChromeOS, while desktop apps are available for Windows and macOS. Published sites can be viewed on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android and iOS through supported browsers. The Free plan costs nothing and includes a Framer domain, 10 CMS collections and 1,000 pages, but a custom domain requires a paid plan. Basic costs $10 a month, billed per month; Pro costs $30 a month, billed per month. Code export is not offered.
NextBlock CMS
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