Frontend and design
Webflow vs GrapesJS
Webflow is suited to designing and publishing a website through an integrated workflow. GrapesJS is a framework for adding a visual editor to a product where you own how projects are stored and published.
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At a glance
| What to compare | Webflow | GrapesJS |
|---|---|---|
| What you build | Design a site visually, then publish it through the site’s Webflow workflow. | Embed a visual builder in an application and configure its components, blocks, and asset handling. |
| Saving work | Manage editable pages and content in the Webflow project and check what a code export includes. | Save the editor’s project data so users can reopen and edit a project later. |
| Publishing | Use Webflow hosting or check which parts of the site you can export for other hosting. | Build the publishing flow and decide how generated HTML, CSS, and assets are served. |
Which should you use?
Choose Webflow if…
You need a visual site workflow that an editor can use without maintaining a custom application.
Choose GrapesJS if…
You are building an editor into your own application and need control over blocks, storage, and publishing.
Before you switch
Prototype one page with reusable content, images, and a form. Verify how the editor reopens it and how visitors receive published changes. Plan separate replacements for any CMS or form behavior you depend on.
Common questions
- Does a Webflow code export preserve the hosted CMS and forms?
- Review the code export limitations first. Plan to move CMS data and replace hosted functionality that your exported site needs.
- Should I save only generated HTML and CSS from GrapesJS?
- Save the project data for future editing. Use generated HTML and CSS for the published output where appropriate.