Why B2B SaaS Companies Are Switching to Framer

B2B SaaS companies are switching to Framer because it combines design-studio-level visual quality with the speed and flexibility that product-led teams need. Framer delivers faster page loads, smoother animations, built-in CMS for changelogs and docs, and a design-first editor that lets marketing teams iterate on landing pages without waiting on developers.

Your website is the first product experience most prospects will ever have with your company. For SaaS businesses competing for attention, demos, and investor confidence, the gap between a mediocre website and a great one is measured in pipeline dollars. Yet most SaaS companies are still building on platforms that were never designed for them.

This is the story of why the shift is happening, what SaaS companies actually need from their web presence, and how Framer solves problems that traditional builders either ignore or handle poorly.

The SaaS Website Problem Nobody Talks About

Most SaaS websites are built on WordPress, Webflow, or cobbled together by a developer using a React framework. Each of these approaches comes with real costs that compound over time.

WordPress was built for publishing, not for product marketing. The plugin ecosystem introduces security risks, performance degradation, and maintenance overhead that pulls engineering resources away from the actual product. Every update cycle is a risk. Every page load carries the weight of plugins your team installed two years ago and forgot about.

Webflow is better, but it was designed as a visual coding tool. The learning curve is steep for non-technical marketers, and the class-based styling system means simple changes often require someone who understands CSS specificity. Animation capabilities exist but feel bolted on rather than native.

Custom-built sites in Next.js or Gatsby deliver performance but create a permanent dependency on engineering. Every headline change, every new landing page for a campaign, every pricing update requires a developer. For a SaaS company trying to move fast, this is an expensive bottleneck.

The common thread: none of these platforms were built for the specific workflow that SaaS marketing teams need. They all involve compromises — on speed, on design quality, on team autonomy, or on maintenance burden.

What SaaS Companies Actually Need From Their Website

After building SaaS websites across seed-stage startups and Series B companies, we have identified the requirements that come up in virtually every engagement:

• Speed to publish. Marketing teams need to ship new landing pages for product launches, campaigns, and experiments without filing engineering tickets. Days, not sprints.
• Design quality that matches the product. SaaS buyers are sophisticated. A website that looks like a template undermines credibility before the prospect ever sees the product.
• Performance that does not penalize conversions. Every 100ms of additional load time reduces conversion rates. SaaS companies with slow sites are literally leaving signups on the table.
• CMS flexibility for changelogs, docs, and blog content. Product-led SaaS companies publish frequently — feature announcements, integration guides, case studies. The CMS needs to handle structured content without fighting the design system.
• Iteration velocity. A/B testing headlines, swapping hero sections, testing new pricing layouts — these should take minutes, not days.
• Animations and interactions that communicate product value. Static screenshots do not sell software. Interactive demos, scroll-based feature reveals, and micro-interactions help prospects understand complex products intuitively.

This is not a wish list. It is the baseline for a SaaS website that actually contributes to pipeline. And it is exactly where Framer excels.

How Framer Solves These Problems

A design-first editor that marketing teams can actually use

Framer’s editor feels like Figma — because it was built by the same community. Designers who already work in Figma can transition to Framer with minimal friction. Marketing managers can update copy, swap images, and publish changes without touching code or filing tickets.

This is not the same as a drag-and-drop builder with limited templates. Framer gives you pixel-level control while keeping the editing experience intuitive. The result: marketing teams that can move at the speed of their ideas, not the speed of their dev queue.

Native performance that SaaS buyers expect

Framer sites are statically generated and served from a global CDN. There is no server rendering on each request, no database queries, no plugin overhead. Pages load fast by default — often under 1.5 seconds — which directly impacts Core Web Vitals scores and conversion rates.

For SaaS companies investing in landing pages for paid campaigns, this performance advantage means lower cost per acquisition. Google rewards fast pages with better ad quality scores, and visitors convert at higher rates when the experience feels instant.

Animations that explain, not just decorate

Framer was created by the team behind Framer Motion, the most widely used animation library in React. Animations are not an afterthought — they are foundational. Scroll-triggered feature reveals, interactive product demos, hover state explanations, and page transitions all run at 60fps without custom development.

For SaaS products with complex value propositions, this matters. A well-animated feature walkthrough communicates more in five seconds of scrolling than three paragraphs of copy. It reduces the cognitive load on prospects and makes the product feel tangible before they ever sign up for a trial.

CMS that fits SaaS content models

Framer’s CMS supports collections — structured content types with custom fields, categories, and dynamic page generation. This maps naturally to the content SaaS companies produce:

• Changelog entries with version numbers, dates, and feature categories
• Integration pages with partner logos, descriptions, and setup guides
• Case studies with metrics, quotes, and industry tags
• Documentation sections with hierarchical navigation
• Blog posts with authors, categories, and related content

Each collection generates pages automatically using templates your team designs. Add a new integration partner, and the page appears — styled, responsive, and SEO-optimized — without any development work.

For companies that need even more from their blog or docs, Framer pairs well with headless CMS platforms like WordPress or Sanity. We use this hybrid approach ourselves at Framer Websites — Framer for the marketing site, headless WordPress for the blog.

Real-time collaboration for distributed teams

Framer supports multiplayer editing. Designers, marketers, and founders can work on the same site simultaneously — reviewing, commenting, and iterating in real time. For SaaS teams that are remote by default, this eliminates the feedback loop delay that slows down every other platform.

The Patterns We See: Who Is Making the Switch

We work primarily with B2B SaaS companies at the seed-to-Series B stage — the inflection point where a startup outgrows its template website but does not yet have the budget for a $50K agency engagement. Here are the patterns that trigger the move to Framer:

Product-led companies that want design-forward sites

Companies with strong products often have websites that do not reflect the quality of what they have built. The engineering team shipped a beautiful app, but the marketing site is a WordPress theme from 2022. Framer lets these companies match their website quality to their product quality — quickly and without diverting engineering resources.

Marketing teams tired of waiting on developers

The most common frustration we hear: “I need to change a headline and it takes two weeks.” When marketing is bottlenecked by engineering, campaigns slow down, experiments die in the backlog, and the website becomes a static asset instead of a dynamic growth tool. Framer eliminates this dependency.

Companies preparing for fundraising

Investors visit your website before the pitch deck. A SaaS company raising a Series A with a template website is leaving credibility on the table. We have seen companies upgrade their website before a fundraise specifically because their existing site did not match the story they were telling investors.

The cost of a Framer website project is a rounding error compared to the impact of a successful fundraise. When your site communicates momentum, professionalism, and design taste, it reinforces every other signal in the fundraising process.

Companies migrating away from maintenance-heavy platforms

WordPress security patches. Webflow class conflicts. Custom React codebases that only one developer understands. These maintenance burdens accumulate quietly until something breaks. Framer’s managed hosting and zero-maintenance architecture appeal to SaaS companies that want their website to just work.

The Cost of a Bad SaaS Website

This is the calculation most SaaS companies avoid: what does a mediocre website actually cost?

• Lost conversions. If your site converts at 1% instead of 3%, and you receive 10,000 monthly visitors, that is 200 signups you are not getting. At a $50 average revenue per user, that is $10,000 per month in missed revenue — $120,000 per year.
• Higher CAC. Slow pages increase bounce rates and reduce ad quality scores. You pay more for every click and convert fewer of them. Your paid acquisition costs are directly inflated by poor site performance.
• Damaged credibility. Enterprise buyers and investors make snap judgments. A website that looks dated or generic signals that the company itself may be dated or generic. No amount of product quality overcomes a first impression that says “template.”
• Engineering time. Every hour a developer spends fixing WordPress plugin conflicts, debugging Webflow interactions, or updating custom code is an hour not spent on the product. For a seed-stage company, this opportunity cost is enormous.

A professional Framer website — the kind that actually converts — is a one-time investment that pays for itself within weeks through improved conversion rates and reduced maintenance costs.

How Website Design Impacts the SaaS Buyer Journey

SaaS buying decisions are not impulsive. The typical B2B SaaS buyer journey involves multiple touchpoints, and your website plays a role at every stage.

Awareness: first impression in search results

When a prospect searches for a solution and lands on your site, you have about three seconds to communicate credibility. Page load speed, visual quality, and content clarity determine whether they stay or bounce. Framer sites load fast, look sharp, and present content cleanly — which means lower bounce rates and more time on site.

Consideration: evaluating your solution

Prospects comparing solutions visit feature pages, comparison content, case studies, and pricing. The quality of these pages — how clearly they communicate value, how easy they are to navigate, how professional they feel — directly influences whether your product makes the shortlist. Framer’s CMS and design flexibility make it straightforward to build rich, persuasive pages for every evaluation criterion.

Decision: converting to a signup or demo

The final conversion — signing up for a trial, booking a demo, or starting a free plan — depends on trust. Trust is built through consistent design quality, clear pricing, social proof, and a frictionless conversion flow. Framer gives you the tools to optimize every element of this experience without engineering bottlenecks.

Expansion: upselling through content

Post-acquisition, your website serves existing customers through changelogs, documentation, and feature announcements. A well-structured Framer CMS makes it easy to publish this content consistently, keeping customers engaged and informed about new capabilities that drive expansion revenue.

Framer vs. Traditional Builders for SaaS: A Direct Comparison

Here is how Framer stacks up against the platforms SaaS companies most commonly use:

• Build speed: Framer ships a full SaaS marketing site in 2-3 weeks. WordPress and custom builds typically take 6-12 weeks. Webflow falls somewhere in between at 4-6 weeks.
• Maintenance: Framer requires zero ongoing maintenance — no updates, no patches, no security monitoring. WordPress requires constant attention. Custom builds require a dedicated developer.
• Design quality: Framer produces design-studio-level output by default. WordPress is limited by themes. Webflow can achieve high design quality but requires significantly more effort.
• Marketing autonomy: Non-technical team members can edit and publish in Framer immediately. WordPress requires some training. Custom builds require a developer for any change.
• Performance: Framer sites are static and CDN-served, consistently scoring 90+ on Core Web Vitals. WordPress performance varies wildly based on hosting and plugins. Custom builds perform well if optimized correctly.
• Total cost: A Framer website project with a specialist agency starts at $5,000 with hosting at $5-15/month. WordPress involves hosting ($10-50/month), plugins ($200-500/year), and ongoing developer costs ($200-500/month). Custom builds cost $20-100K+ upfront plus ongoing developer salary.

Getting Started: What a Framer Website Project Looks Like for SaaS

A typical SaaS website project with our team follows a clear process:

• Week 1: Strategy and architecture. We map your site structure, user flows, conversion paths, and content requirements. This includes competitor analysis and SEO keyword mapping.
• Week 2: Design. High-fidelity designs for all pages, built directly in Framer. You review, provide feedback, and we iterate.
• Week 3: Build and optimize. Animations, responsive design, CMS configuration, SEO setup, and performance optimization. Everything is built to convert.
• Launch. We deploy, verify performance, and hand off with training documentation so your team can manage the site independently.

The entire process is designed for speed without sacrificing quality. SaaS companies that have been quoted 3-month timelines from other agencies are often surprised that they can have a production-ready site in under a month.

The Bottom Line

The shift to Framer is not about chasing a trend. It is about choosing a platform that was designed for the way modern SaaS companies actually work: fast iteration, high design standards, team autonomy, and performance that directly impacts revenue.

If your SaaS website is built on a platform that requires engineering support for marketing changes, loads slowly, looks like a template, or costs more to maintain than it generates in leads — it is time to consider a better approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Framer a good platform for SaaS company websites?

Yes. Framer is one of the best platforms for SaaS marketing websites. It offers fast load times, advanced animations for product demos, a flexible CMS for changelogs and documentation, and an intuitive editor that lets marketing teams publish independently. It is particularly well-suited for seed-to-Series B SaaS companies that need high design quality without custom development costs.

How much does a Framer website cost for a SaaS company?

A professional SaaS website built in Framer typically costs between $5,000 and $15,000, depending on the number of pages, complexity of animations, and CMS requirements. Landing pages start at $3,000. Monthly hosting is $5-15/month with zero maintenance costs. This is significantly less than custom development ($20-100K+) and has a lower total cost of ownership than WordPress over time. See our pricing page for details.

Can Framer handle complex SaaS websites with multiple products?

Yes. Framer supports CMS collections for dynamic content, custom code components for advanced functionality, API integrations, and sites with 50+ pages. We have built SaaS marketing sites with product feature pages, integration directories, documentation sections, and multi-tier pricing pages — all managed through Framer’s CMS.

How long does it take to build a SaaS website in Framer?

A full SaaS marketing website with 5-10 pages, CMS, animations, and SEO optimization typically takes 2-3 weeks from kickoff to launch. Single landing pages can be delivered in 5-7 business days. This is 2-4x faster than equivalent builds on WordPress or through custom development.

Should I migrate my existing SaaS website to Framer?

If your current website requires developer support for marketing changes, loads slowly, looks like a template, or costs significant money to maintain, migrating to Framer is likely worth it. We handle migrations from WordPress, Webflow, Squarespace, and custom platforms — preserving SEO rankings with 301 redirects and improving performance in the process. Contact us for a migration assessment.