DoWebsites verdict: Webflow is excellent for design-led marketing sites, but buyers must use the May 2026 plan structure, understand Workspace versus Site billing, and accept that code export excludes the CMS and other hosted functions.
Price and terms checked 2026-08-11: New Basic: $15/month annually or $25 monthly. Premium replaces CMS/Business for many sites at $25/month annually or $39 monthly; migration timing differs for existing accounts.
Webflow: the decision in one table
| Basic | Up to 300 static pages under May 2026 pricing; $15 annual equivalent/$25 monthly |
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| Premium | 20,000 CMS items, 40 collections and 50 GB bandwidth; $25 annual equivalent/$39 monthly |
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| Workspace | Separate collaboration/staging subscription; paid Workspace required for code export |
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| Site plan | Per-site custom-domain hosting and site capabilities |
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| Code export | HTML/CSS/JS/assets only; CMS, ecommerce, accounts, forms/search and localisation functions excluded |
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| Kenya fit | USD/international billing; no native local billing advantage |
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May 2026 made old Webflow reviews stale
From 13 May 2026, Webflow introduced new pricing for new Site plans and began staged migration of existing accounts. Basic rose to $15 annually/$25 monthly and its page allowance increased. CMS and Business converge on Premium for affected sites, but existing/legacy timing depends on the workspace and next billable change.
Premium gains CMS capacity but changes bandwidth economics
Premium includes 20,000 CMS items and 40 collections. Former Business sites can move from 100 GB to 50 GB base bandwidth; Webflow’s own example shows add-ons can make a lower base price produce a higher total. Check the last two months of bandwidth before changing plans.
Workspace and Site plans solve different problems
A Site plan publishes one site to a custom domain and unlocks site capabilities. A Workspace plan governs collaboration, staging and code-export features across work. A freelancer or agency may need both; quoting only the Site price can materially understate cost.
Code export is not a CMS migration
Paid Workspaces can export HTML, CSS, JavaScript and assets with no required Webflow attribution. Dynamic CMS data and functionality, ecommerce, user accounts, forms, search, password protection, code components and localised content do not operate in the exported site. Rebuilding those functions is a migration project.
Design control creates a skills requirement
Webflow’s layout, classes, components, interactions and CMS can produce a disciplined design system. The same freedom lets an untrained editor create inconsistent styles or fragile layouts. Define class naming, components, breakpoints and publishing permissions before scaling the site.
Best-fit decision
Choose Webflow for a high-value marketing/CMS site maintained by design-capable staff. Choose a simpler managed builder when rapid editing matters more than design control, or WordPress when complete CMS portability and local hosting choice are non-negotiable.
Questions buyers actually need answered
What does Webflow Basic cost now?
$15/month equivalent on annual billing or $25 month-to-month under the May 2026 plans.
Do I need both a Workspace and Site plan?
A custom-domain hosted site needs a Site plan; advanced collaboration/staging or code export can require a paid Workspace as well.
Does exported code include CMS content?
No. CMS databases and dynamic functionality are excluded; CSV data exports are separate.
Did Business bandwidth change?
Affected sites moving to Premium can drop from 100 GB to 50 GB base bandwidth, with paid add-ons for higher use.
Evidence boundary
This is a buying analysis, not an invented hands-on test. We verified the published offer and policies, separated introductory equivalents from money charged, and discounted claims we could not independently benchmark. Recheck the final checkout and keep an independent backup or export before moving a production service.
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