When launching or revamping your business website, the first question many clients ask is, “Should I go with WordPress or Webflow?”
Both platforms are powerful in their own ways—but depending on your business needs, one might suit you much better than the other. As someone who has worked with both, I’ll break down the differences from a developer's perspective so you can make the right decision.
WordPress is the most popular CMS in the world, powering over 40% of websites globally. It’s open-source, flexible, and backed by a large community. You can use themes and plugins to add almost any functionality—from blogs to e-commerce.
Great for:
But… it can quickly become bloated with plugins, slow to load, and hard to secure—especially for non-technical users.
Webflow is a modern, visual development platform that lets designers and developers create custom websites without code—though you can add custom code if needed. It combines visual design tools with CMS, hosting, SEO controls, and animations in one platform.
Webflow is Great for:
Webflow websites are clean, fast, and secure, with no plugins required.
As a Webflow developer who has worked with over 100 clients through platforms like Upwork and Fiverr, I often recommend Webflow for one simple reason:
It lets your business stand out, without the maintenance headaches of WordPress.
Webflow is ideal for high-converting, modern websites—especially if you care about performance, branding, and having full control over your content without dealing with dozens of plugins.
Plus, you won’t need to worry about constant updates, plugin conflicts, or hiring a developer just to change a layout.
WordPress still has its place. If you're building a blog-heavy site with complex publishing needs or need specific integrations only available via plugins, WordPress could be a better fit. It also has more options for multilingual support and large community forums.
If you’re a business owner, startup founder, or service provider looking for a sleek, professional website that’s fast, secure, and scalable—Webflow is the way to go.
And if you ever need help converting your design from Figma to Webflow, integrating CMS, or adding custom code—I’m here to help.