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| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Starting Price | — | $5/mo (Mini) |
| Capabilities | 11 decomposed | 14 decomposed |
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Enables real-time 3D object creation and manipulation directly in VR using hand-tracking input, translating spatial gestures into mesh deformation operations without requiring traditional 2D viewport navigation. The system maps hand position and orientation to sculpting brush parameters (size, intensity, falloff) and applies deformations to the underlying geometry using GPU-accelerated vertex displacement, eliminating the cognitive friction of translating 3D intent through 2D mouse/keyboard interfaces.
Unique: Implements hand-tracked sculpting as primary input modality rather than bolting VR support onto a desktop-first architecture, using native gesture recognition and haptic feedback loops to create embodied modeling experience that eliminates viewport navigation entirely
vs alternatives: Faster spatial ideation than Blender or Maya because hand-based sculpting eliminates the cognitive load of 2D-to-3D translation, though at the cost of precision compared to mouse-based tools
Enables multiple users to sculpt and edit the same 3D scene simultaneously by maintaining a distributed state using conflict-free replicated data types (CRDTs) that automatically resolve concurrent edits without requiring a central lock manager. Each client applies local edits immediately for responsiveness, then broadcasts operations to peers; the CRDT structure ensures that operations commute (order-independent) so all clients converge to the same final state regardless of network latency or message ordering.
Unique: Uses CRDTs for mesh synchronization rather than traditional client-server locking, allowing immediate local feedback while guaranteeing eventual consistency across peers without requiring a central authority or conflict resolution UI
vs alternatives: Faster collaborative iteration than Blender's file-based version control because edits sync in real-time without manual merges, though less flexible than Perforce or Shotgun for managing complex branching workflows
Provides cloud-based project storage with automatic versioning, allowing teams to save snapshots of projects and revert to previous versions if needed. The system syncs project files to cloud storage (AWS S3, Google Cloud) in the background, enabling access from multiple devices and providing disaster recovery. Version history is stored as delta snapshots (only changes are saved) to minimize storage overhead, and the UI displays a timeline of versions with metadata (author, timestamp, description).
Unique: Implements automatic cloud-based versioning with delta snapshots rather than requiring manual version control or external tools like Git, enabling simple version history for non-technical users without the complexity of branching workflows
vs alternatives: Simpler than Git-based workflows because versioning is automatic and UI-driven, though less flexible than Perforce or Shotgun for managing complex branching and merging in large teams
Renders 3D scenes in real-time using GPU compute shaders that evaluate physically-based material models (metallic, roughness, normal maps, emissive) with dynamic lighting, enabling artists to see final material appearance during sculpting without baking or offline rendering. The renderer uses deferred shading to handle multiple light sources efficiently and applies screen-space ambient occlusion and bloom post-processing to approximate high-quality output within the constraints of real-time frame budgets.
Unique: Integrates PBR material preview directly into the sculpting viewport using deferred shading and screen-space effects, rather than requiring a separate preview window or bake step, allowing immediate visual feedback on material choices during modeling
vs alternatives: Faster material iteration than Blender's Cycles renderer because it's real-time and runs on the same GPU as sculpting, though lower quality than offline renderers and lacking advanced features like volumetrics or complex shader networks
Provides a curated library of 3D assets (characters, props, environments) that can be instantiated and parametrically modified using a node-based procedural system, allowing artists to generate variations without manual re-sculpting. The system stores assets as procedural graphs (node networks defining geometry generation, material assignment, and deformation) rather than static meshes, enabling real-time parameter tweaking (scale, color, detail level) that regenerates geometry on-demand.
Unique: Stores library assets as procedural node graphs rather than static meshes, enabling real-time parameter variation and LOD generation without re-importing or re-sculpting, though at the cost of limited asset diversity compared to traditional libraries
vs alternatives: Faster asset variation than manually sculpting or importing multiple FBX files because parameters regenerate geometry on-demand, though smaller library and less flexibility than Quixel Megascans or Sketchfab for sourcing diverse high-quality assets
Exports sculpted models to industry-standard 3D formats (FBX, OBJ, GLTF, USD) with automatic optimization passes tailored to target engines (Unity, Unreal, custom), including polygon reduction, UV unwrapping, normal map baking, and material conversion. The exporter analyzes the target platform's constraints (polygon budgets, texture memory limits, shader support) and applies appropriate LOD generation, texture atlasing, and material remapping to ensure assets import cleanly without manual post-processing.
Unique: Implements engine-aware export optimization that analyzes target platform constraints and automatically applies LOD generation, UV unwrapping, and material conversion, rather than requiring manual post-processing in external tools like Substance or Marmoset
vs alternatives: Faster asset pipeline than Blender + Substance Painter + engine-specific import because optimization and material conversion happen in one step, though less flexible than manual workflows for complex hard-surface assets requiring precise topology
Displays real-time presence indicators (avatars, hand positions, gaze direction) for all collaborators in the shared 3D space, enabling spatial awareness without breaking immersion, and integrates positional audio chat that attenuates based on distance between avatars. Artists can place 3D annotations (arrows, text labels, color-coded regions) that persist in the scene and are visible to all collaborators, facilitating non-verbal communication about specific geometry regions or design decisions.
Unique: Integrates presence, gaze, and spatial audio as first-class features of the collaborative workspace rather than bolting them on as separate communication tools, enabling non-verbal design communication that feels natural in VR without context-switching to chat or video
vs alternatives: More immersive than Zoom + shared Blender file because spatial audio and presence eliminate the need to break immersion for communication, though less feature-rich than dedicated VR collaboration platforms like Spatial or Engage
Maintains a branching undo/redo tree rather than a linear history, allowing artists to explore alternative design directions by reverting to earlier states and making new edits without losing previous work. The timeline UI visualizes the history as a directed graph where each node represents a saved state and edges represent edit operations; artists can scrub the timeline to preview intermediate states or jump to any branch point, enabling non-destructive experimentation.
Unique: Implements branching undo/redo as a first-class feature with timeline visualization, rather than linear undo stacks, enabling parallel exploration of design alternatives without file duplication or manual state management
vs alternatives: More flexible than Blender's linear undo because branching allows exploring alternatives without losing previous work, though more memory-intensive and less suitable for collaborative workflows where all peers need to see the same history
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Converts text prompts describing website requirements into complete, multi-page responsive website layouts with copy, images, and animations in seconds. The system ingests natural language descriptions (e.g., 'three unique landing pages in dark mode for a modern design startup'), processes them through an undisclosed LLM pipeline, and outputs design variations as editable React-compatible components in the visual editor. Generation appears to be single-pass without iterative refinement loops, producing immediately-editable designs rather than requiring approval workflows.
Unique: Generates complete multi-page websites with layout, copy, images, and animations from single text prompts, outputting directly into a Figma-quality visual editor where designs remain fully editable rather than locked outputs. Most competitors (Wix, Squarespace) use template selection; Framer generates custom layouts per prompt.
vs alternatives: Faster than hiring a designer and more customizable than template-based builders, but slower and less flexible than human designers for complex brand requirements.
Browser-based visual design interface with design-tool-grade capabilities including responsive layout editing, effects/interactions/animations, shader effects (Holo Shader, Chromatic Aberration, Logo Shaders), and real-time multi-user collaboration. The editor supports role-based permissions (viewers read-only, editors can modify), direct copy editing on published pages, and simultaneous editing by multiple team members. Built on React component architecture allowing both visual design and custom code insertion without leaving the editor.
Unique: Combines Figma-level visual design capabilities with direct website publishing and custom React component integration in a single tool, eliminating the designer→developer handoff. Includes proprietary shader effects library (Holo, Chromatic Aberration) not available in standard design tools. Real-time collaboration uses Framer's infrastructure rather than relying on external sync services.
More design-capable than Webflow (which prioritizes no-code logic) and more publishing-integrated than Figma (which requires export to separate hosting), but less feature-rich for complex interactions than Webflow's visual logic builder.
Framer scores higher at 82/100 vs Masterpiece Studio at 41/100.
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Enables creation and management of website content in multiple languages with separate content variants per locale. Available as a Pro-tier add-on with undisclosed pricing. Allows content creators to maintain language-specific versions of pages, CMS items, and copy. Implementation details (language detection, URL structure, fallback behavior, supported languages) are not documented.
Unique: Integrates multi-language content management directly into the CMS and visual editor, allowing designers to manage language variants without external translation tools. Content structure is shared across languages; only content is localized.
vs alternatives: Simpler than Contentful with language variants because no separate content model configuration required, but less flexible for complex localization workflows or translation management.
Enables one-click rollback to previous website versions, allowing teams to quickly revert breaking changes or problematic updates. Available on Pro tier and above. Maintains version history of published sites with ability to restore any previous version. Implementation details (version retention policy, automatic snapshots, granular change tracking) are not documented.
Unique: Provides one-click rollback directly in the publishing interface without requiring Git or version control knowledge. Automatic version snapshots are created on each publish. Most website builders require manual backups or external version control; Framer includes it natively.
vs alternatives: Simpler than Git-based workflows for non-technical users, but less granular than Git for selective rollback of specific changes.
Provides a server-side API for programmatic access to Framer sites, CMS content, and site management operations. Listed in product updates but not documented in detail. Capabilities, authentication, rate limits, and supported operations are unknown. Likely enables external systems to read/write CMS data, trigger deployments, or manage site configuration.
Unique: Provides server-side API access to Framer sites and CMS, enabling external integrations and automation. Specific capabilities unknown due to lack of documentation, but likely enables content synchronization with external systems.
vs alternatives: Unknown without documentation, but likely enables deeper integrations than visual-only builders like Wix or Squarespace.
Enables password protection of individual pages or entire sites, restricting access to authorized users only. Available on Basic tier and above. Allows teams to share draft content or restricted pages with specific audiences without making them publicly accessible. Implementation details (password hashing, session management, per-page vs site-wide protection) are not documented.
Unique: Integrates password protection directly into the publishing interface without requiring external authentication services. Available on Basic tier, making it accessible to all users. Simple password-based approach is easier than OAuth or SAML for non-technical users.
vs alternatives: Simpler than OAuth-based authentication for quick access control, but less secure for sensitive data because password-based protection is weaker than multi-factor authentication.
Integrated content management system supporting collections (content types), items (individual records), and relational data linking across collections. The CMS supports dynamic filtering of content on pages, multi-locale content variants (Pro add-on), and auto-publish/staging workflows. Data is stored in Framer's infrastructure with tiered limits: 1 collection/1,000 items (Basic), 10 collections/2,500 items (Pro), 20 collections/10,000 items (Scale). Relational CMS (linking between collections) is Pro-tier and above. Content can be edited directly on published pages without rebuilding.
Unique: Integrates CMS directly into the visual editor with no separate admin interface, allowing designers to manage content structure and pages in one tool. Supports relational data linking between collections (Pro+) and direct on-page editing of published content without rebuilds. Most website builders separate CMS from design; Framer unifies them.
vs alternatives: Simpler than Contentful or Strapi for non-technical users because CMS structure is defined visually, but less flexible for complex data models or external integrations.
One-click publishing of websites to Framer-managed global CDN with automatic responsive optimization across devices. Supports custom domain connection (free .com on annual plans), Framer subdomains, staging environments (Pro+), instant rollback (Pro+), site redirects (Pro+), and password protection (Basic+). Hosting includes 20 CDN locations on Basic/Pro tiers and 300+ locations on Scale tier. Bandwidth limits are 10 GB (Basic), 100 GB (Pro), 200 GB (Scale) with $40 per 100 GB overage charges. Page limits are 30 (Basic), 150 (Pro), 300 (Scale) with $20 per 100 additional pages.
Unique: Integrates hosting, CDN, and staging directly into the design tool with one-click publishing, eliminating separate hosting provider setup. Automatic responsive optimization and global CDN distribution are built-in rather than requiring external services. Staging and rollback are native features, not add-ons.
vs alternatives: Simpler than Vercel/Netlify for non-technical users because no Git/CI-CD knowledge required, but less flexible for complex deployment pipelines or custom server logic.
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