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The time has come to create a website to gain visibility and get your business off the ground but you don't know which page builder to choose? What is a page builder? What are the differences between Webflow and Elementor? We tell you everything to help you decide!
What is a page builder?
When creating a website, you generally need a tool to help you design your page. That's where the page builder comes in. A page builder is a tool, plugin, or extension that allows you to create web pages without having to code. It provides you with a visual interface to design your page, allowing you to easily adjust it without having to touch the code.
Page builders are particularly useful if you are not an expert developer in computer languages or if you don't want to learn to code. They allow you to design your page exactly the way you want it, without having to worry about code. Many page builders also offer predefined templates that you can use to create your page more quickly.
What is Webflow?
Webflow is a no-code CMS (content management system) that natively integrates a page builder. It is very popular because it allows you to develop complex and stylish websites without writing a single line of code. Like many no-code platforms, its operation is based on the principle of drag-and-drop. The tool provides predefined elements that simply need to be selected, organized and configured to give life to its website. The Webflow interface is very visual to simplify its use as much as possible and many templates are available if you do not want to start from scratch.
When designing your site, the HTML, CSS and JavaScript code necessary for its proper functioning is generated automatically without any action on your part.
To give you an idea, we often compare Webflow vs Wordpress which is the most popular CMS.
What is Elementor?
Elementor is a no-code WordPress plugin that allows you to create pages visually. It is a page builder tool that also relies on the drag and drop of prebuilt elements. It is possible to create fully customized pages without any code knowledge. Elementor is considered to be one of the best WordPress page building plugins, because it is quite simple to use, it offers a variety of functionalities and it is compatible with the most popular WordPress themes. The plugin was created in 2016 by Polish developer Pojo Meyle, and is currently used by over three million websites around the world.
Why use a no-code page builder like Webflow or Elementor?
As you will have understood, the main function of a page builder is to create website pages and therefore a website as a whole. Whether you need a showcase site to gain visibility, an e-commerce site to sell your products or services, a one-page or any other type of site, Webflow and Elementor can be useful to you. They allow you to create designer and complete sites that can meet many of your needs.
Webflow vs Elementor comparison
Ease of use
Webflow
Webflow is not the easiest CMS to use but it greatly simplifies the development and launch of websites. On Webflow everything is integrated, the hosting is done directly on the platform, no need to look for a host. One account is enough to host, develop and publish your site!
As for the tool to design the site, it may seem complex for beginners because it includes a lot of different features and settings but once you get started you will easily find everything you need to customize your site.
Elementor
The Elementor design tool is simple to use and allows you to easily create a page by arranging various elements. The interface is more refined than that of Webflow and allows you to understand the design logic more quickly. But be careful, unlike Webflow, Elementor is not a CMS, it is an extension to be installed on Wordpress. To use Elementor you must then buy a host, install Wordpress and then install the Elementor extension. Only after completing these steps can you go to edit the pages of your Wordpress site and select the Elementor page builder to start development. For its installation, Elementor may be less easy to use than Webflow.
Templates
Webflow
Webflow offers a large number of free and paid templates and prebuilt elements to start developing your website. You will find all types of ultra-complete templates, multi-page showcase site, e-commerce site, portfolio, blog, one-page, etc. The only point that may be a disadvantage for some is the fact that the template cannot be changed during development. Using a new template is equivalent to starting a new site over which all the content would have to be transferred.
Elementor
Elementor also offers a large number of templates and prebuilt elements to set up to start developing your site. But unlike Webflow, Elementor allows you to change templates along the way. Let's say you've written 200 articles on your blog, you can decide to change the form of all the posts simply by changing the template.
Power and performance
Webflow
The strength of Webflow comes in part from the fact that it allows the development of very complex sites for its ease of use. It is possible to customize the site in depth and to add dynamic and animated elements that are not found on all platforms. In addition, the platform generates a simple, compatible and optimized code to guarantee you an efficient site.
Elementor
Elementor offers fewer features than Webflow but also allows you to develop very professional and dynamic sites. Elementor indirectly loses points here because it does not affect your entire website. Elementor is only an extension on your Wordpress site, performance will depend on many elements. The host, themes, other extensions, etc., are elements that can greatly impact the performance of your site unlike Webflow where everything is centralized. You can therefore have an optimized design and code on Elementor and a poorly performing site due to the poor configuration of other elements.
prix
Webflow
Webflow offers a limited free version that allows you to test the platform and publish a site with a domain name including webflow.io. Other plans are offered ranging from $12/month for small sites to personalized prices for large businesses.
Elementor
Elementor also offers a limited free version that can be integrated into Wordpress to take control of the page builder and create a first simple site. As with Webflow, Elementor offers various plans from $39/year for small sites to $399/year for very professional use.
Put like that Webflow can seem expensive next to Elementor. But note that with Webflow everything is included in the price, with Elementor you only have the page builder and you do not have a host or other tools that you may need on your site.
Scroll accompanies you on Webflow
At Scroll, we chose Webflow to design our clients' sites. Our experts train The Webflow agency which allows us to quickly develop ultra-qualitative and professional sites. Thanks to the power of Webflow, we create for you and with you tailor-made solutions that meet your needs. Tell us about your website project, our Webflow experts are ready to accompany you! Do not hesitate to contact us!
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