Framer

The read

Framer is a design tool that happens to publish real websites, and its AI features sit around the edges: generating a starting layout, rewriting copy, translating pages. The reason it earns a high place here is the ceiling. If the finished thing has to look immaculate and move well, this is the shortest path.

Where it shines

• Best-in-class control over layout, typography and motion
• Publishing, CMS and hosting are handled without leaving the canvas
• A deep component and template ecosystem to borrow from

Worth knowing first

• The AI assists a designer, it does not replace one
• There is a real learning curve if you have never used a canvas tool