✅ Benefits of Webflow
1. Clean and lightweight code
Webflow generates a very well-structured HTML/CSS/JS code, without superfluous plugins, which guarantees very good technical performance.
2. Native SEO optimization
Management of meta tags, alt tags, URLs, 301 redirects, 301 redirects, internal networking, sitemap and indexability... Webflow is naturally SEO-friendly.
3. 100% custom design
Unlike WordPress with its rigid themes, Webflow allows you to create a completely tailor-made design, without an imposed template.
4. Fast loading
Webflow is hosted on AWS and global CDN, which guarantees an ultra-fast loading speed, without the need for extensive technical optimizations.
5. No plugins to manage
No need for manual updates or security patches. Less maintenance, less risk of conflicts, more stability.
6. Ultra simple content management
The Webflow CMS is intuitive and allows any user (non-tech) to modify content easily: texts, images, sheets, blogs, etc.
7. Responsive native design
Each site is automatically adapted for desktop, tablet and mobile, without overlay or technical overload.
8. Enhanced security
Integrated HTTPS, secure hosting, anti-DDoS protections... Webflow manages everything without additional configuration.
9. Great for SEO agencies
Webflow allows total control over structure, tags, mesh, performance, making it the perfect tool for strategic SEO.
10. Evolution without limits
Webflow is ideal for building scalable sites with advanced CMS logic (blog, categories, dynamic pages...).
❌ Disadvantages of Webflow
1. Initial learning curve
The interface is more complex than that of WordPress at the beginning. You need a bit of practice or help.
2. Limited e-commerce
The Webflow e-commerce module is still young. For complex or multi-vendor stores, Shopify or WooCommerce are more suitable.
3. No native plugin
No marketplace like WordPress. If a feature does not exist natively, you have to go through an integration (Make, Zapier, scripts, etc.).
4. Webflow dependency
You can't export the whole site if you want to change the tool: the CMS, the forms, the hosting stay with Webflow.
5. Higher monthly cost than WordPress
Webflow hosting is chargeable (starting at $14/month). No full online free version like WordPress.org.