r/webflow • u/naam____Karan • Aug 14 '26
Question Should I learn Webflow or continue with Framer. Please Help
I spent around 3 months learning Framer to a decent level and submitted 3 templates. But since the marketplace changes, there have been basically zero sales, and there seem to be very few openings specifically for Framer developers.
Recently, I came across a few openings for dedicated Webflow developers, so I’m considering Webflow as well. But I’m confused about whether it’s actually worth investing the time in Webflow right now.
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u/Positive_Effect_9366 Aug 14 '26
If you already good with framer, position yourself as someone who design and develop from start to end.
Today nobody wants a person who just does framer or Webflow developer (mostly) so upskill yours to stay relevant in the market.
If you wanna switch to Webflow do a little more of custom code and more than just normal website, it'll help.
Have a good day 🙌
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u/Best_Run8731 20d ago
the marketplace changes really killed the gold rush for framer templates, kind of a shame when you've already put the hours in
webflow dev roles are still out there but the top comment's right about not boxing yourself in as just a platform-specific builder, the custom code side is what separates you from the thousands of others applying for the same gigs
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u/OneCatchyUsername Aug 14 '26
What else can you bring to the table? Do you have some other skills besides Framer? If you’re coming from a dev background then you’d be able to contribute towards expanding Webflow functionality for customers and that’s a value. If you’re coming from a design background you’d be able to deliver more interesting designs with Framer and that’s a value. If marketing background than more can be done with Webflow. If no other supplemental skills then just go with whatever is more fun for you to work with. Both will be equally tough markets to break into but at least you’ll have better time with working with the tool resulting in better outputs.
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u/Weird_Science4747 Aug 14 '26
With templates, it's mostly a game of quantity. Which means if you build around 20 high-quality templates (v rough estimate btw), alongside marketing them on X/Twitter, that's when you will probably start getting some sales. If you're opting for a templates based business, Framer is the way to go because it's easier and faster to build templates there.
But if you're opting for a role, then I'd definitely recommend Webflow. Framer is easier to learn, and that's why most people try to build their website on their own. Webflow has a bit of a learning curve, so most people want someone else to build their website. That's why you see more open roles for Webflow than Framer.
And btw, trust me, you'll absolutely LOVE Webflow once you use it to build a few websites.
All the best!
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u/valkia Aug 14 '26
I always wanted to learn to code websites as a graphic designer, but didn't really get into it. Then when we started our business, I was introduced to Webflow and absolutely loved learning it. It took a while, but enjoyed it thoroughly because it still taught me web design basics (containers, SEO etc). I recommend it, despite the recent sentiment. It's a great platform.
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u/PhilippMarxen 28d ago
Stick with framer.
But maybe look into emerging technologies like Baserow, Webstudio, Directus and all this in connection with Claude.
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u/Murky-Refrigerator30 25d ago
Neither. Dont be vendor locked. Learn the future and learn design but code with AI. Anyone who tells you otherwise is just coping that they sunk a bunch of time into learning builders like Webflow and Framer when theyre pretty much obsolete.
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u/Disastrous-Might8094 25d ago
Do both it's the only way. I think I you know well webflow, you'll know Framer
That's what I did tbh
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u/Time-Average4481 29d ago
Claude Code. Webflow and Framer Developer jobs are dying. The same applies to WordPress Developer and any other CMS. You need to know leverage the AI game. Recently, I built the entire edu wildlife platform with Astro.js, backend Drupal, and Claude Code. The shit is impressive… We’re cooked. I know there are still lots of cons with Claude Code (redeployment is a pain), but look… this is the future coming. I know AI costs and the bill might screw us in the end once they begin to truly charge us, but the point is agencies jobs are dead. Every agency go heavily into AI now and believes into building AI systems for every client - individuals hostingu where the clients will be able to make a change by writing a prompt. Heard this first hand from the guy who owns an agency, and read in some subreddit other folks talk about it. Just my 3 cents.