Framer’s free plan lets a site go live on a yoursite.framer.website subdomain with hosting and automatic HTTPS. No certificates or servers to worry about. A free custom domain isn’t included, so upgrading to a paid plan is required, and the domain must be bought from a registrar. This setup suits personal projects or quick MVPs where speed and simplicity matter more than branding.
Free hosting on a Framer subdomain, not a free custom domain
Framer’s free plan hosts static pages made in the editor and serves them over Framer’s CDN. No servers or backend setup required. Server-side code or a custom database isn’t supported. Embedded tools still work, like Tally or Typeform for forms, plus analytics snippets. Those outside services may charge their own fees.
Limits apply to how many sites a workspace can publish and how much content each site holds. The free tier caps published sites, pages, and blocks. Hit a cap, and publishing stops until old projects get archived or the plan gets upgraded. Check Framer’s pricing page early to see the current caps.
The free plan includes the web editor with core design features and responsive breakpoints for device layouts. Simple collection-style content is available, but item counts stay low, so it suits small lists rather than large catalogs. Collaboration is minimal. Multi-member editing, roles, permissions, and higher CMS item limits sit behind paid plans.
What you get with free hosting and where the limits start
For quick MVPs and personal projects, the free subdomain on Framer works well. No setup hassle, no extra cost. When a site needs a real brand domain, more pages, or higher CMS limits, an upgrade makes sense. The first paid tier usually adds custom domain support, removes Framer branding, and raises limits. Framer charges for hosting each month, and a domain from Namecheap or similar registrars runs about $10 – $20 per year.
Work can start on the free subdomain, then connect a custom domain later without rebuilding. Update DNS with the A or CNAME records Framer provides. Changes often propagate in minutes, sometimes a few hours. Keep the original subdomain live during the switch as a backup.
An upgrade helps beyond branding. It supports domain-based email through an external provider, unlocks certain marketing features, and presents a cleaner look for investors and press without platform logos.
The free plan still fits prototypes, internal demos, or simple landing pages where budget stays tight.
Check current limits and pricing on Framer’s site before deciding. Details shift, and teams need a clear view of features and total cost.
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