Launching a startup website or app involves a critical decision: build with traditional code or use a no-code platform like Webflow? In recent years, many tech founders and product teams have been switching to Webflow for their marketing sites and even MVPs. Why the shift? It often comes down to speed, cost, and the flexibility to iterate without heavy developer overhead.
Webflow is a visual website development platform that allows you to design and publish sites without hand-coding, whereas traditional development involves hiring developers to code a site from scratch in HTML/CSS/JS (and possibly a backend language). Both approaches have their merits.
This comprehensive guide will compare Webflow vs. custom development on key factors, speed to market, cost & flexibility, and the limitations of Webflow (with ways to work around them). Our goal is to help startup founders understand which approach fits their needs and why so many are opting for Webflow in 2025.
(Note: “Traditional development” here refers to the conventional process of coding a website or web app using programming languages and frameworks, as opposed to using a visual builder.)
Speed to Market Comparison
Time is money for startups, and getting your product to market faster can be a decisive advantage. Webflow generally enables a much faster go-to-market timeline than traditional development. Let’s break down why:
- Development Process: In traditional web development, you typically go through design mockups, then front-end coding, back-end setup, testing, and deployment, a cycle that can take weeks or months for an initial launch. Every feature must be coded and debugged manually, which is time-consuming.
In contrast, Webflow’s all-in-one visual builder streamlines this process. You can design and build simultaneously with a drag-and-drop interface, using pre-built components and templates, then publish to a live site with one click. This eliminates much of the hand-coding and setup time, allowing you to go “from idea to live page in hours, not weeks.”
- Rapid Prototyping: Webflow allows founders and designers to prototype interactive webpages quickly. You can drag and drop UI elements and see a working version immediately, rather than waiting for a developer to code a prototype. This means you can iteratively test ideas or landing pages in real time, speeding up the feedback loop.
As one agency noted, Webflow “enables rapid prototyping and faster go-to-market thanks to its all-in-one visual builder, hosting, and CMS,” whereas traditional dev “involves longer development cycles… due to manual coding and testing.” For a startup figuring out product-market fit, this speed is invaluable.
- Fewer Bottlenecks: With Webflow, non-engineers can make changes directly. Your marketing or design team can publish updates, new pages, or tweak content without waiting in a developer queue. Traditional development often creates bottlenecks where only developers can implement changes, causing delays for every minor update.
Founders switching to Webflow often cite this autonomy as a major win: “Waiting on developers to make content changes or build landing pages just creates bottlenecks. With Webflow, your marketing and design team can run independently.”
- Integrated Hosting & Deployment: In a code-first approach, setting up hosting, domains, CDN, and deployment pipelines can add days to the launch timeline. Webflow handles hosting, SSL, and deployment for you automatically. There’s no need to configure servers or content delivery networks.
When you’re done designing, you hit publish, and it’s live. No separate deployment phase means faster launch. This was highlighted in an early-stage context: “Traditional platforms require setup time, plugin configuration, theme hacking, and dev input. Webflow lets you go live much faster.”
- Real-world results: The efficiency is not just theoretical. Companies have reported dramatic improvements in launch speed by using Webflow. For example, the digital agency Poetic switched to Webflow and achieved a sevenfold increase in speed-to-market, launching over 800 websites with significantly less developer involvement.
While your startup might not be launching hundreds of sites, this exemplifies how much time can be saved. Webflow “saves weeks, sometimes months, on launch timelines” by cutting out the traditional dev overhead.
In short, Webflow accelerates time-to-market by offering a visual, code-free building experience, ready-made components, and one-click deployment. A project that might take a development team 2-3 months to code could potentially be launched in a matter of days on Webflow (depending on complexity). Speed to market is everything for early-stage startups, and this is arguably Webflow’s biggest advantage over custom development.
However, it’s important to note that speed to build shouldn’t compromise quality. The good news is that Webflow’s visual approach can still deliver production-grade websites (clean HTML/CSS, responsive design, etc.) without sacrificing polish. You’re not cutting corners; you’re just skipping tedious steps. For founders, this means you can launch fast and iterate based on real user feedback, rather than spending months in development only to discover the need for changes.
Cost Savings and Flexibility
For startups on a budget, the cost of development and the flexibility to adapt are major considerations. Webflow often offers significant cost savings compared to traditional development, and it provides a certain kind of flexibility, though it’s important to understand in what ways Webflow is flexible and where it has constraints.
Upfront and Ongoing Cost
Building a site through traditional coding usually means hiring skilled developers (or an agency), which is expensive. Developers’ time is a major cost driver, and complex projects can require many developer-hours. Moreover, you’ll need to pay for things like external hosting, security setup, ongoing maintenance, and possibly a suite of plugins or third-party services. All told, a custom-built website can carry significant upfront costs and long-term expenses for maintenance.
Webflow, on the other hand, can be a budget-friendly option for many startups’ needs. You don’t need a large development team to build a marketing site or a simple web product on Webflow. A founder with some design savvy or a single Webflow-savvy designer can accomplish what might have taken a whole dev team before. This translates to huge salary or contractor savings. As IceCube Digital notes, “you don’t need a large, skilled team… ready-made templates, components, and tools are enough to build rich websites,” meaning the total cost is often less than the traditional method.
Webflow’s pricing itself is transparent and affordable for small businesses: you can start on a free plan and then upgrade to a paid plan (typically ~$16-$49/month for most business sites, more for large-scale), which includes hosting and a CMS. Even including the cost of a Webflow template or a freelancer to help, it usually comes out cheaper than coding from scratch.
Traditional development not only has higher initial dev costs, but also ongoing costs for servers, security patches, plugin licenses, and developers to handle updates. With Webflow, many of those ongoing costs disappear or are bundled into the subscription. Bottom line: startups can save money by leveraging Webflow’s all-in-one platform, paying a manageable monthly fee instead of large up-front dev fees or salaries.
Maintenance and Operations
Another aspect of cost is the maintenance burden. In traditional dev, after launch, you’ll need developers for bug fixes, adding new features, updating libraries, installing security patches, and handling hosting issues. This is essentially a permanent expense line.
Webflow greatly reduces maintenance overhead; the platform handles security updates, uptime, and performance optimizations automatically. You won’t need to pay someone to update your CMS software or fix plugin conflicts, because Webflow doesn’t have those traditional pain points. As a fully managed platform, it provides hosting, SSL, backups, and security out of the box.
For example, Webflow includes automatic SSL encryption and takes care of all security patches/updates behind the scenes. This hands-off maintenance is a huge cost and stress saver for founders who’d rather focus on building the business than on website upkeep. One source summed it up well: with Webflow, “no plugins to break, no surprise security updates… hosting, uptime, and performance are baked in, so you can focus on growth instead of troubleshooting.” Over time, this can save thousands of dollars and countless hours.
Flexibility in Design and Content
When we talk about “flexibility,” we have to distinguish between design/content flexibility and technical flexibility. Webflow offers tremendous flexibility in design, much more than simpler site builders like Wix or Squarespace. In Webflow, you can implement a completely custom design, down to the pixel, without being constrained by a rigid template. This is why designers love it: Every pixel is under our control, allowing us to craft a truly unique digital experience without the constraints of traditional site builders.”
Startups that prioritize brand and UX from day one benefit from this; you’re not stuck with a generic theme that looks like everyone else. As one agency put it, brand matters from day one. Webflow lets you build something that feels like your brand with full design freedom, instead of a cookie-cutter theme.
In addition to design flexibility, Webflow’s built-in CMS allows flexible content structures. You can set up custom collections (for example, “Blog Posts”, “Case Studies”, “Jobs”, etc.) and design reusable templates for those. This makes it easy to add or edit content on the fly. Non-developers (e.g., a content marketer) can go into the Webflow Editor and update text, images, or publish new CMS items without breaking the site. This empowers your team to keep the site fresh without needing a developer for every change.
Such flexibility in content management is a big contrast to coded sites, where any significant content change might involve editing HTML or waiting for a deploy. Webflow essentially gives control back to the founders and content teams, reducing dependence on engineers. One founder-focused studio noted that Webflow “allows you to grow your site content without touching code… You don’t need to spin up a dev server or worry about broken code with every update.” In short, Webflow is founder-friendly in that it lets you and your team iterate on the site directly.
Flexibility through Integrations
While Webflow is a closed platform, it’s quite extensible through integrations. It supports embedding custom code and connecting to third-party tools. For instance, you can easily integrate marketing and analytics tools like Google Analytics, HubSpot, Mailchimp, or Zapier workflows for automation. Many startups already rely on SaaS tools, and Webflow plays nicely with these. Need a form to send data to your CRM? Webflow forms can hook into Zapier and pipe leads anywhere. Want to add a scheduling widget or a chat widget?
You can embed those scripts. Traditional dev does allow any integration imaginable (since you can write code for it), but each integration might require custom coding. Webflow covers the most common needs with far less effort by offering native or easy integrations for popular services. This gives startups flexibility to extend their site’s functionality without reinventing the wheel.
Where Flexibility is Limited
It’s important to acknowledge that Webflow’s flexibility has limits (we’ll dive deeper into limitations in the next section). In terms of pure technical flexibility, a skilled developer coding from scratch has no limits; they can build any feature or logic given enough time. Webflow’s flexibility is bounded by the platform’s features. You can’t modify the underlying server code or database; you work within Webflow’s provided capabilities (and add snippets of custom code as embeds).
For most marketing websites and simple apps, this is an acceptable trade-off, because Webflow provides all the essentials out-of-the-box (and really, it covers an impressive range: design, CMS, forms, e-commerce, memberships, logic flows, etc.). But if your project requires truly unique functionality or heavy backend processing, traditional development will ultimately be more flexible because you can tailor everything.
One comparison noted: Webflow is highly customizable visually, but you’re still bound by the platform’s core limitations, whereas traditional development offers “complete control over every aspect” of the site and is ideal for complex, tailored applications. Similarly, Webflow is not ideal for backend-heavy functionality and large web applications; you wouldn’t build the next X (formerly Twitter) purely in Webflow, for example.
That said, many startups find that Webflow’s flexibility strikes the right balance. You get enough customization and control to build a unique, professional web presence without the complexity of full-stack coding. For example, Webflow now even supports user login areas (memberships), basic logic flows, and e-commerce, which extend its usefulness beyond just static sites.
It “scales well for content-heavy websites and moderate traffic,” meaning if your needs are within what a typical content or marketing site entails, Webflow can scale with you just fine. Only when you go into “advanced apps or systems requiring custom backend functionality” do you truly need to step outside of Webflow. As one resource put it: if your project requires advanced functionality or long-term, highly custom scalability, traditional dev is unmatched in control, but for launching quickly and managing costs, Webflow offers a powerful no-code solution.
ROI and Opportunity Cost
A final note on cost: using Webflow can reduce the opportunity cost of development. Instead of sinking tens of thousands of dollars and months into a custom-built site, a startup can allocate those resources elsewhere (like product development, marketing, or hiring). Webflow gives you a better ROI for standard website needs because you invest a fraction of the cost for a result that is on par with a custom site for most users’ purposes.
As IceCube Digital concluded, choosing Webflow means “your stress, cost, and time of website development are reduced” while still getting a visually appealing, responsive, SEO friendly, and secure site, yielding the best ROI for many businesses. Founders should always weigh what they gain by saving development time and money; often, it’s the freedom to iterate on the actual product or marketing strategy rather than being tied up in web development logistics.
Limitations of Webflow (And How to Work Around Them)
No platform is perfect, and Webflow is no exception. While it brings speed and ease, Webflow does have limitations, especially when compared to the unlimited potential of custom coding. However, many of these limitations have workarounds or mitigations. In this section, we’ll honestly examine Webflow’s key limitations and how founders can address them. This will help you understand the trade-offs and plan accordingly if you choose Webflow.
1. Not Ideal for Complex Web Applications or Heavy Backend Logic
Webflow is fantastic for websites (marketing sites, content sites, simple transactional sites), but it’s not a full replacement for building complex web applications. If your startup’s core product is a highly interactive app with complex server-side logic, a large database, or real-time features, you will likely need traditional development for that (at least for the backend).
Webflow does not let you write server-side code or create a custom database schema beyond its CMS. As an expert succinctly put it, Webflow is ideal for marketing and content-driven websites, but not for advanced apps or systems requiring custom backend functionality. Similarly, Webflow’s own FAQ acknowledges it cannot entirely replace traditional development for all use cases.
Workaround: Many startups adopt a hybrid approach: use Webflow for what it’s good at (front-end website, landing pages, blog, marketing content) and use custom development for the application or features that require it. Webflow can integrate with external apps via APIs; for instance, you could build a SaaS app separately but embed it into a Webflow site via iframe or subdomain.
If you need user accounts, gated content, or complex forms, you can often use third-party services (see next point) in combination with Webflow.
Also, Webflow now offers a Memberships feature (user login and gated content) and Logic (basic workflows), which cover simple use cases, but for truly complex user systems, a dedicated solution or custom build is more appropriate. In short, use Webflow within its sweet spot (websites and light web apps).
If you outgrow Webflow because you’re building something more akin to a custom software product, that’s a good problem; it likely means your startup has scaled to the point of needing a more advanced stack. At that stage, you might transition to a custom-built site or headless CMS, but you’d have saved time getting there.
2. Platform Lock-In and Code Export Limitations
Webflow is a proprietary, closed platform. This means if you build your site in Webflow, you are somewhat locked into using Webflow’s hosting and system for it to function fully. Webflow does allow exporting of code (HTML/CSS/JS) for static content, but any CMS content, forms, or e-commerce functionality will not export and only work on Webflow’s servers.
For example, if you have a blog with CMS collections in Webflow and you export the code, you’ll get the static structure but none of the blog posts (since those live in the Webflow CMS database). Similarly, Webflow’s e-commerce cannot be exported at all; it only works on their platform. This is a limitation if you ever plan to migrate your site to another host or platform; you can’t simply “lift and shift” the dynamic parts.
Workaround: When committing to Webflow, be aware of this lock-in. Many companies are fine with it, as Webflow’s hosting is reliable and fast. But if having an exit strategy is important, you should maintain backups of your content (Webflow’s API lets you fetch CMS items) and be prepared that a full migration would require rebuilding some functionality elsewhere.
Another tip is to export static pages as a snapshot if needed (for example, some export and self-host a copy for archival). If platform independence is a priority for you (as it might be for open-source enthusiasts), traditional development or a headless CMS might be preferable. Otherwise, accept the trade-off and know that leaving Webflow might involve some work. With that said, many startups stick with Webflow long-term, and the company continues to grow its capabilities, reducing reasons to leave. Just go in with your eyes open about the ecosystem.
3. Content Volume Limits (CMS Items and Pages)
Webflow has some hard limits that can affect larger projects. Notably, a Webflow project is limited to 100 static pages (pages you create manually) and 10,000 CMS items (database entries) on standard plans. For a typical startup marketing site or blog, these limits are quite high (10k blog posts is more than you’ll likely write in many years).
But for content-heavy startups or those planning to scale a massive content site, this could become a bottleneck. For instance, if you wanted to host a large documentation site or user-generated content platform, 10k CMS items might eventually be too low. The 100 static page limit can bite if you have lots of landing pages or legal pages, though remember, CMS collection pages don’t count toward that, so you can often use the CMS to extend content without hitting the static page cap.
Workaround: There are a few ways to work around these limits. One is using Collection (CMS) pages instead of static pages whenever possible (e.g., for repetitive layouts like case studies or locations), since dynamic items don’t count against the static total.
For the CMS item limit, if you truly foresee needing more than 10k items, you have options: Webflow Enterprise plans increase these limits (at higher cost), or you can use Webflow as a front-end and store some data externally (using the Webflow API to fetch content from an external database like MongoDB as some have done).
Another clever workaround used by some Webflow power-users for the page limit is to use reverse proxy setups: you host additional pages on another Webflow project or another platform and proxy them under your domain (though this requires technical setup with something like Cloudflare Workers). This effectively circumvents the 100-page limit, but it’s an advanced solution.
If your site is approaching these limits, it may also be a sign that you’re pushing the boundaries of what Webflow is intended for; at that point, consulting with a Webflow Expert or considering a more scalable architecture might be wise. But for most early-stage startups, these limits are not a problem; it’s just good to be aware of them upfront.
4. Missing Native Features (Comments, Search, Advanced Filtering)
Out-of-the-box, Webflow sites lack some features that are common in certain types of websites. For example, there is no native commenting system for blogs. If you run a blog on Webflow and want readers to leave comments, Webflow doesn’t have that built in.
Similarly, Webflow’s CMS lists don’t have sophisticated filtering or faceted search by default; you can add a search bar for the whole site, but if you need, say, an advanced product filter or dynamic search suggestions, you might need custom solutions.
Workaround: Webflow’s no-code nature doesn’t mean you can’t add code; you absolutely can embed custom code or use integrations to add missing features. For comments, a popular solution is to embed a third-party commenting system like Disqus. You can integrate Disqus into Webflow fairly easily via a code embed, giving you a full commenting feature on your blog posts.
This way, your Webflow site can have comments just like any other blog. For search and filtering, tools like Jetboost provide plug-and-play advanced filtering and dynamic search for Webflow CMS content, without you writing any JavaScript. Jetboost is essentially a no-code add-on that several Webflow sites use to create things like job board filters, e-commerce product filters, etc., beyond the basic capabilities. Another workaround for robust search is to use an external search service (e.g., an Algolia integration) if needed. The point is, most “missing” features in Webflow can be added via integrations.
It might incur a small additional cost or setup, but it’s usually straightforward. Webflow’s community has solutions for the most common requests. If something truly can’t be done even with custom code (which is rare for front-end features), that might be a case for custom dev, but commenting, search, etc., are all solvable in Webflow’s ecosystem.
5. E-commerce Constraints
Webflow introduced e-commerce functionality, but it’s not as mature as dedicated platforms like Shopify or as flexible as a custom e-commerce solution. There are limitations in Webflow’s e-commerce, such as simpler product options, basic inventory management, limited payment gateways (Webflow e-commerce supports Stripe and PayPal chiefly), and no multi-currency or multi-store features yet.
If you run a large-scale online store with complex requirements (real-time shipping rates, extensive SKU counts, customer accounts with order history, etc.), Webflow e-commerce might feel lacking.
Workaround: If your store needs are modest, Webflow e-commerce can work fine (it’s great for small catalogs or when design customization is a priority). For more advanced needs, some companies use hybrid approaches: e.g., use Webflow for the site and embed a Shopify “Buy Button” or use an integration like Foxy.io (which can add a more powerful cart to Webflow).
Another approach is to use Webflow for the front end and handle the e-commerce transactions via Stripe or Snipcart. These approaches require some integration effort but allow you to marry Webflow’s design with more powerful commerce features. Also, Webflow is continuously improving its e-commerce offering, so the gap is closing over time.
If e-commerce is core to your startup and you need enterprise-level features on day one, consider whether Webflow meets those or if a platform like Shopify (or custom dev) is more appropriate. But if your e-commerce needs are simple and you value a fully custom design, Webflow gives you that design freedom that template-based shops may not.
6. Learning Curve for Beginners
Webflow is often marketed as “no-code,” which might imply to absolute beginners that it’s as easy as a drag-and-drop website builder. In reality, Webflow’s designer interface is quite powerful and has a learning curve. It’s more comparable to using professional design tools (like a mix of Figma and coding concepts) than it is to filling out a form.
If a founder with no web design experience jumps into Webflow, they might feel overwhelmed by concepts like the box model, CSS classes, etc. Some web agencies note that Webflow can be complex for first-timers; it “has a steep learning curve” and can be unsuitable for absolute beginners without some training.
Workaround: The learning curve is mitigated by the plethora of learning resources available. Webflow University (free tutorials), templates, and the community forum are excellent. Many people with no coding background have learned Webflow, but it does take some investment of time. Another workaround for a busy founder is to hire a Webflow specialist or agency to get you started. They can build the initial site, set up the CMS, and design it to your needs, and then hand it over to you to manage content.
This way, you leverage their expertise on the tricky parts (design, structure) and you take on the easy part (editing text, adding blog posts). Over time, you can learn to make bigger changes if desired. In essence, don’t underestimate the skill required to make a great Webflow site; it’s easier than coding from scratch, but it still requires understanding web design principles.
Working with experienced Webflow developers (like our team at Blushush Agency) can help you overcome this hurdle quickly, as we can craft the site to your vision and ensure you’re not stuck due to the tool’s complexity.
7. Other Notable Limitations
There are a few more specific limitations to mention briefly:
- Multilingual Websites: Webflow does not natively support creating a multilingual site (e.g., an English and Spanish version). The workaround is to duplicate pages for each language or use third-party solutions like Weglot. Traditional setups or other CMSs might handle this better natively.
- User Roles and Permissions: Webflow has content editor roles for collaborators, but it’s not very granular. For example, you can’t easily set one user to only edit certain CMS collections and not others. In a custom build, you could code whatever permission system you want. This is usually a minor issue unless you have a large team editing the site.
- No Offline Access: You must be online to use the Webflow Designer; there’s no offline desktop app. This typically isn’t a big deal (how often are you designing a site with no internet?), but worth noting.
- Backup/Undo limitations: Webflow does have version history and backups for your site, but certain things, like CMS items or e-commerce orders, if deleted not restorable (there’s no “trash” for CMS items, deletion is permanent). So you have to be careful, whereas a traditional setup with a database might allow data restores if you have backups.
- Customer Support: Some have noted Webflow’s support can be slow (no live chat 24/7 or phone support). As a startup founder, this means if you hit a platform bug, you might need to rely on community help while waiting for an official response. In contrast, if you have an in-house dev, they can try to fix issues immediately. One way around this is to be part of the active Webflow community on forums or hire an agency on retainer.
The good news is that Webflow’s team is actively improving the platform, closing gaps and raising limits. Many limitations that were present a couple of years ago have been addressed with new features (for instance, Memberstack to allow user login areas, Logic to automate workflows, increased CMS limits on higher plans, etc.). The platform is evolving quickly.
Additionally, the thriving ecosystem of third-party tools and experts means that even when Webflow itself doesn’t do something, there’s often a solution available. In summary, while Webflow has its limitations compared to building from scratch, most of those limitations can be worked around with a bit of creativity or help from experienced Webflow developers.
Understanding these trade-offs is key: if none of these are deal-breakers for your project, then Webflow is likely a strong choice. If one or two are show-stoppers, you might consider a more custom approach or at least plan for using code in those areas.
Pro Tip: A Webflow-focused agency (like Blushush) can help implement custom code solutions or integrations to overcome Webflow’s limits. For example, we’ve helped clients add membership functionality via Memberstack, multi-language via third-party scripts, and advanced filters via Jetboost. Partnering with experts lets you enjoy Webflow’s benefits while sidestepping its few roadblocks.
Webflow vs Traditional Dev: Making the Right Choice
Deciding between Webflow and traditional development ultimately comes down to your startup’s priorities and project requirements. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but here’s a recap to guide you:
- Choose Webflow if: you need to launch quickly, have a lean (or non-technical) team, and want to minimize costs. It’s perfect for marketing websites, landing pages, blogs, MVPs, or even small web applications that fall within its feature set. You’ll benefit from fast development, easy editing, built-in hosting/security, and excellent design flexibility without coding. As one source emphasized, if you want cost-effective development in a quick time, Webflow is the right choice for sites like business pages, portfolios, simple e-commerce stores, etc. It gives speed, control, and quality without the heavy baggage of custom development.
- Choose Traditional Development if: your project demands advanced custom functionality, complex integrations, or will evolve into a large-scale application. If you require complete freedom to implement any feature or need heavy backend processing, a custom-built solution (or a more extensible platform) might serve you better. Traditional coding is also advantageous if you have an in-house dev team ready to go, or if you need to avoid platform lock-in and leverage open-source tools. High levels of customization and unique features are easier to achieve with code, albeit at greater cost and time. In short, for complex web apps, enterprise systems, or products where the website is the app, traditional development is likely more appropriate.
Many startups use a hybrid approach: Webflow for what it does best, and custom solutions for what it can’t do. This could mean using Webflow to power your marketing site and blog, but building your actual product as a separate application.
Or it could mean using Webflow and extending it with some custom code when necessary. This hybrid strategy can offer a great balance; you get the speed and convenience of Webflow without being limited when you truly need custom logic.
Keep in mind that the tech landscape isn’t static. No-code and low-code tools like Webflow are becoming more capable each year, narrowing the gap between what’s possible without code and with code. The trend among founders is clear: move fast, reduce overhead, and focus on your unique value.
Webflow embodies that philosophy for web development by handling the boilerplate aspects. It’s telling that venture-backed startups in 2025 are increasingly choosing Webflow over older approaches for their websites, not because Webflow is “trendy,” but because it aligns with startup needs for agility and autonomy. As one 2025 startup report put it, Webflow is “faster to launch, easier to maintain, and better suited for lean teams that want control without complexity.”
Making Your Decision: Think about your immediate needs and your 1-2 year roadmap. If getting something live quickly to start learning from users is crucial (and it almost always is for startups), Webflow gives you that capability. If you suspect you’ll need to scale up to a highly custom solution later, you can cross that bridge when you come to it. Migrating from Webflow to a custom build is feasible and not uncommon once startups grow (and the early gains of Webflow often justify the later effort).
On the other hand, if your very launch requires that extreme customization, you might need to invest in traditional dev from the outset. It’s about choosing the right tool for the job: for a huge majority of standard web projects, Webflow is more than sufficient and dramatically more efficient. For the edge cases beyond its scope, traditional development stands ready.
Finally, consider getting expert advice. If you’re unsure which way to go, you don’t have to decide in a vacuum.
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