Framer sits between traditional website builders and code-first frameworks, targeting designers who want pixel-perfect control without writing HTML. You design visually in an interface similar to Figma, then publish a live site with built-in hosting, SEO tools, and a headless CMS for content management. The free tier lets you build and host one site; paid plans start around $12/month for additional sites and team features. The main friction: if you need advanced backend logic or deeply custom interactions, you'll eventually hit the tool's boundaries and wish for raw code access.