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I tested Framer AI vs Framer's Claude MCP on the same template. Here's what I found.

Ran a little test last night, and the result completely settled a question that's been on my mind: when editing the same Framer template, which one is faster and more effective, u/Framer AI or Framer's Claude-connected MCP?

I'm walking through the whole thing, start to finish, with every detail. Because putting both of them head to head under the same conditions with the same input gave me a much clearer picture than I expected. 🧵

Here's how it started. I needed to launch Rival Signal fast and had no time to design from scratch, so I grabbed a free Framer template that would do the job. The goal was simple: get it live in minimum time.

But even when a template comes ready, fitting the content to it is a separate job. As a first step I dropped the template URL straight into Claude, and reminded it that I already had a content md file I'd prepared earlier for the site. I asked Claude to reshape that content to match the exact structure and flow of the template I'd picked. Basically, dressing a ready-made skeleton with my own story.

The result: a clean, comprehensive md file that mapped perfectly onto the template. This was a critical step for me, because I was going to run the entire test through this single file, same input, two different paths.

And this is exactly where the real question kicked in: to apply this md file to the template, which one is faster and more effective? Framer AI, or Framer's Claude-connected MCP? I put both of them up against the same goal with the same content.

Framer AI first, and the result honestly surprised me: it finished all the changes exactly the way I wanted in about half an hour, nothing missing, nothing extra.

The thing that impressed me most was the "select" feature in the chat 🤌. I pick the object, type what I want, and it does it instantly. The distance between intent and result is basically zero. That ergonomics matters far more than it looks, because the real time sink isn't "describing what to do," it's "finding where to do it." Framer AI handles that finding part entirely for you.

Then I moved to the Claude side with the same md file, and this time it took around 2 hours. Don't get me wrong: the output wasn't bad at all, quite the opposite, it was almost identical to Framer AI, just with one or two different choices on the styling side, that's it.

So where does the gap between 30 minutes and 2 hours come from? When I went back through the chat history, I saw the answer clearly: Claude loses serious time searching for the relevant spots (layers and those parts) it needs to change. Framer AI, on the other hand, is very fast at that searching.

Same story on the mapping side too: I had to put in more effort to get Claude to correctly map the area I wanted. Framer AI is "select and say," while on the MCP side you shift into "describe and verify" mode.

Now let's get to the part nobody talks about but matters: the economics. On the Framer side I spent 2442 credits in total, all with Opus 4.8. At first glance you might think "that's a lot," but once you factor in that it brought everything to exactly the level I wanted in half an hour, that usage is perfectly reasonable, the return on the time you spend is more than there.

And these costs aren't permanent either; as models get cheaper, these numbers will keep dropping over time. ( u/koenbok and u/jornvandijk always emphasize this.)

The verdict? I'm not going to crown a clear winner, because the honest answer is this: MCP or Framer AI, it doesn't matter, both are genuinely good. Framer AI is clearly ahead on speed and selection ergonomics, while Claude MCP is strong on flexibility and control.

Whichever you pick, there's no losing side, both are good enough to do this job properly. 🏁

If you're building on Framer right now, I'm curious where you land on this.

They're both solid, so the real question is your workflow. What does yours look like end to end, and where does the AI actually save you the most time? Share it below, I'm collecting patterns.

u/ensaktas — 9 hours ago
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Should I post this for free or not on framer marketplace?

I'm designing my third website (for a car wash) on framer. The work isn't finished yet, improvements are needed. Still , I'm confused whether I should make this paid or free? What are your thoughts,guys? I'm new to this. Also I'm planning to cold call some car washes ,for how much should I sell this for?

u/EuphoricBite4580 — 19 hours ago
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Migrating a SaaS website to Framer - costs, limitations, and lessons learned

I'm the CMO at Claspo. We recently migrated our marketing website to Framer. Sharing the actual costs, timeline, and a few unexpected limitations in case it helps someone considering the same move.

Sharing the real numbers and experience in case it helps someone who is considering the same move.

Cost
Full migration: $1,300 one-time
Framer: $130/month plan
Team seats: 2 × $50/month
Timeline: The migration took around 2 months.

It could have been closer to 1 month, but we decided to redesign several page types at the same time - use cases, templates, and blog pages. That caused content rework. Vacations slowed things down a bit too.

Main limitations we faced

  1. Overlay content like dropdown menus is not crawlable by default in Framer.
  2. We could not set custom lazy loading for blog images by default.

That was basically it. No major blockers.

The biggest win is speed.

Before Framer, a typical website request could take 2–5 weeks from idea to release. Now it usually takes 1–2 hours.

The marketing and design team can work directly on the website. We skipped the long planning cycle. If someone on the team needs a change, they can usually make it themselves.

Framer also has an API, which opens a lot of automation opportunities. For example, our team can now use agents to help with things like:

  • finding internal linking opportunities
  • updating repeated wording across pages
  • adding alt text to images
  • identifying pages that may need to be deindexed
  • converting images to WebP

We have not used Framer’s built-in analytics and A/B testing properly yet, but that is one of the next things we want to try.

Overall, the biggest impact was operational. Framer made the website much easier to run as a marketing asset, not as a development project.

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u/pudkovah — 16 hours ago
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Framer, dub made my day 🎉

I woke up to a notification that my Framer template had been featured, and honestly, it was one of those moments that reminds you why you keep creating. It's incredibly motivating to see your work appreciated by the community.

A huge thank you to the Framer team and the team at Dub for the recognition and support—it truly means a lot.

If anyone would like to take a look, here's the template:
https://www.framer.com/community/marketplace/templates/resentii/

I'd also love to hear any feedback or suggestions for future improvements. Thanks for checking it out!

u/FishermanPlastic9679 — 16 hours ago
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My First 5 star review

After consistently focusing on clear communication, quality work, and meeting deadlines, I finally received my first 5-star review on Freelancer.com.

It's a small milestone, but it's encouraging to see clients appreciate the effort that goes into every project.

For those who are just starting out in freelancing, keep delivering your best work even when projects seem small. Every satisfied client helps build your reputation.

What's one thing that helped you earn your first great client review?

u/Aman_Karmakar — 1 day ago
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Prevent scrollbar from adding to page width in Framer

Hey! Does anyone know if there's a way, or custom code, to prevent the browser scrollbar from adding to the page width and causing that small layout jump? thx!

EDIT: paste on top of head. worked for me!

<style>
html {
  scrollbar-gutter: stable;
}
</style>
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u/One-Reading4432 — 1 day ago
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Need help from a framer pro.

Hey!
I’ve been at it with my marketing website on framer for my SaaS product, despite trying to make something that I like, I’ve been stuck. I am looking for an India based framer website designer to help take my half baked project to completion and bring their expertise to take the website to its fullest potential, which I am falling short on with having to watch tutorials for every idea I have only to realise it isn’t cohesive enough or the animations break in a funny way.
If anyone based in India is interested, please DM me with some of your work and commercials.
Thank you.

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u/divyankarur — 1 day ago
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who is actually buying Framer websites, templates and custom ones too?

i've been spending a lot of time learning Framer and building templates and I'm kinda curious about the client side of things.

for those of you who already doing client work and build websites with Framer (or have hired someone to build one):

  • What type of clients are you getting? I mean who are the people need a framer website?
  • What is their niche, like are they SaaS or AI startups or portfolios?
  • Do clients specifically ask for Framer, or do they just want a fast, modern website? and if yes so how you find such clients
  • If you're selling templates, who's actually buying them?

i'm trying to understand where the real demand is before doubling down on one niche.

Would love to hear from experienced people who are making money from the client work?

It will really help me:) Also not only sites but a landing pages too.

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u/sh3113 — 1 day ago
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Framer is a scam. Charging me for a feature I literally can't use

I honestly can't believe this.

I pay for the AI Localization add-on, but after just 4 Agent prompts, my shared AI credits were gone. Now Localization is completely locked for the rest of the month unless I pay for even more credits.

Support's response? "Buy more AI credits."

So I'm paying extra for Localization, but I can't actually use it because another AI feature consumed the shared credit pool.

How is that acceptable? If I'm paying for a separate add-on, I expect to be able to use it—not be forced to pay twice.

Am I the only one who thinks this pricing model is ridiculous?

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u/EntrepreneurOk9600 — 2 days ago
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Hi! I’m the dev behind PostSpark, a tool for creating beautiful image and video mockups of your apps and websites.

I recently launched a new feature: Mockup Animations.

You can now select from 25+ devices, add keyframes on a simple timeline, and export a polished video showcasing your product. It’s built to be a fast, easy alternative to complex motion design tools.

Try it out here: https://postspark.app/device-mockup

I’d love to hear your feedback!

u/world1dan — 3 days ago
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Day 9 after launching my first Framer template. Happy with the early stats. Now I'm focusing on learning how to reach the right audience.

u/uixhariom — 2 days ago
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Something not happened good with framer upgrade

In free, I have used Agent to create framer template, once I hit the free limit.

I upgraded to basic where 1000 credit giving.

After payment, showing you have used more than 1000 credit.

They deducted credit used in free plan. This is not good ethics.

Tell me how I can get back our credit which I payed for.

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u/itsnick01 — 3 days ago
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Hi! I’m the dev behind PostSpark, a tool for creating beautiful image and video mockups of your apps and websites.

I recently launched a new feature: Mockup Animations.

You can now select from 25+ frames & devices, add keyframes on a simple timeline, and export a polished video showcasing your product. It’s built to be a fast, easy alternative to complex motion design tools.

Try it out here: https://postspark.app/templates

I’d love to hear your feedback!

u/world1dan — 3 days ago
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I won the 24h Framer hackathon | Now I’m giving away my new $99 architecture template for free

A few days ago I won the 24h Framer hackathon, which was honestly insane.

I’ve been building websites and templates for around 5 years now, and with the new Framer 3.0 marketplace update, I wanted to release something that feels more polished than the usual “quick template drop.”

So I made Daylight, a premium Framer template for architecture studios, interior designers, and creative spaces.

It’s usually $99, but I’m giving it away for free for a limited time.

The goal was to make something calm, editorial, image-focused, and actually useful for studios that need a serious online presence.

If you want it:

  1. Comment “Daylight”

  2. I’ll send you the remix link

Would also love honest feedback from Framer people:

what would make this feel even more marketplace-ready?

Link on the comments

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u/Danteboiz420 — 3 days ago