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Webflow is a good tool, and for some sites it is the right one. Here is how it compares with a custom Next.js build over three years, on cost, speed, SEO and control.
| Criterion | Webflow | Custom Next.js |
|---|---|---|
| Three-year cost | Lower build cost, plan fees every year | Higher build cost, hosting often on a free or entry-level plan |
| Page speed | Good, limited control over scripts | Static pages, full control of every byte |
| Multilingual SEO | Localization add-on, per-locale limits | Any number of locales with clean hreflang |
| Editing | Visual editor on the live layout | Headless CMS with previews |
| Integrations | Embeds and Zapier-style tools | Any API, on the server |
| Lock-in | Content and layout tied to the platform | Standard code in your repository |
| Security | Managed by Webflow | Minimal attack surface, managed by you or us |
| Who can maintain it | Webflow specialists | Any React team |
One page with one job: turn visitors into leads. Planned, designed and built from scratch.
from$5,000
1-2 weeks2 revision rounds per stage8 sections included
A multi-page company site with custom design and a CMS your team can edit without us.
from$8,500
4-5 weeks2 revision rounds per stage8 page templates included
No. Webflow handles the basics well. The limits show up with many locales, heavy interactions and third-party scripts that you cannot fully control.
Yes. We export the content, rebuild the templates, map every URL and keep rankings with a redirect map and 30 days of monitoring.
A little different, not harder. Editors work in structured fields with a live preview, and the layout cannot be broken by accident.
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