PAGEGRID vs Webflow
The Self-Hosted Alternative
Webflow's visual editor is genuinely capable, but costs pile up and CMS caps kick in as your site grows. PAGEGRID offers comparable visual freedom, and the site you build is yours to host anywhere.
Feature and pricing comparison
| Feature | PAGEGRID + ProcessWire | Webflow |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Build free privately; $99 once for self-hosted license or Cloud from $5/mo. | Compounding monthly SaaS fees: Site plans ($14–$39+/mo) + Workspace & per-seat fees ($15–$39/mo). |
| Hosting & Data Ownership | Self-host anywhere with full MySQL/PHP backend portability, or use PAGEGRID Cloud. | Locked to Webflow AWS/Fastly cloud; static HTML/CSV export only. |
| CMS Depth & Limits | Unlimited pages, fields, repeaters, and records via ProcessWire. | 2 pages on the free Starter plan; 300 static pages on paid Site plans |
| Client Handoff & Seats | Direct client editing and granular permission control with zero extra fees. | Requires paid editor ($15/mo) or designer ($39/mo) workspace seats. |
| Multi-language (i18n) | Native multi-language core built in at no extra cost. | Webflow Localization add-on starting at $9 to $29/mo per locale. |
| Backend Customization | Extend layouts using hooks or build custom blocks using an intuitive PHP API. | Proprietary closed stack; requires third-party webhooks or custom code. |
| GDPR & Privacy | Cloud hosted in the EU or self-host anywhere with zero third-party sub-processors. | US-hosted cloud infrastructure using Standard Contractual Clauses. |
PAGEGRID or Webflow: the short answer
Choose PAGEGRID to eliminate compounding subscriptions, host on your own infrastructure, and build without CMS item limits or seat fees.
Stick with Webflow if you prefer fully managed SaaS hosting, built-in marketplace templates, and pass all recurring platform costs directly to clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Deploy to any standard PHP 8.1+ and MySQL server (such as Hetzner or Uberspace) using a flat $99 perpetual license, or start easily on PAGEGRID Cloud.
Yes. Unlike Webflow's static HTML export, PAGEGRID allows you to export your full site, including dynamic content, and CMS intact.
No. Content editing permissions are built natively into ProcessWire with zero per-seat fees, unlike Webflow's workspace seat pricing ($15–$39/mo).
Yes, through ProcessWire's template and custom field system, which is generally more flexible than Webflow Collections, though it has a different learning curve since it's a full CMS rather than a page-builder-specific data model.
Start for free
Design your website exactly how you want. Start for free and upgrade when you need more features. Export your site and switch to self hosting at any time.
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