Export Framer Alternatives to HTML

Framer makes beautiful websites. The animations are smooth, the interface is intuitive, everything just feels modern. There's a reason designers love it.

Then you realize there's no export button.

Your Framer site lives on their servers, built with their code. Want to move it? Start over somewhere else. Cancel your subscription? Site goes poof.

That's worth considering before you go deeper. But if you're already looking for alternatives, here's what's out there:

Webflow. Pros: more mature, better CMS, code export on paid plans, larger ecosystem. Cons: clunkier animations, steeper learning curve, complex pricing. Verdict: the closest competitor with actual export.

Wix Studio. Pros: huge template library, decent animations, improving fast. Cons: same lock-in as Framer, performance issues, no export. Verdict: trading one locked platform for another.

Squarespace. Pros: consistently professional output, simpler than Framer or Webflow. Cons: limited animation options, no export. Verdict: easier but less capable.

WordPress + page builders. Pros: full ownership, animations via plugins like GreenSock. Cons: more setup, maintenance required, less polished. Verdict: best for ownership, worst for convenience.

Carrd. Pros: $19/year, dead simple, gets basic sites done. Cons: one page only, minimal features. Verdict: good for simple landing pages.

Cargo. Pros: unique templates, designer-focused community. Cons: niche aesthetic, limited customization. Verdict: worth checking if the style fits.

Here's the pattern: every visual builder wants monthly payments. Every single one. That's their business model.

What if you approached it differently?

Build in Framer, it's genuinely good for design. Then export your site using our tool. You get static HTML that works anywhere. Some JavaScript animations simplify, but CSS animations, hover effects, and layout all come through.

Host on Netlify for free. Connect your domain. Done.

The alternative to Framer isn't necessarily another subscription platform. It's using Framer to build, then owning what you built. Export when you're done. Stop paying for a finished product to exist.