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Is Webflow no code or low code?

Webflow is mainly a no-code platform, designed to allow non-developers to create professional websites.

However, as soon as you activate the custom code, API integrations, or advanced automations, Webflow becomes a hybrid no-code/low-code tool. Our Webflow Gemeos agency decipher that for you in this article.

No-code vs low-code: fully understanding the difference

Quick definitions

Term	Short definition	Who is it for?
No-code	Creation of applications / websites without writing code, using a visual interface.	Marketers, designers, founders…
Low-code	Visual creation + ability to add code for advanced use cases.	Developers, technical teams.

Key differences

No-code

100% visual interface
Pre-configured components
Few or no custom scripts

Low-code

Visual interface + code editor
Extensible via API, scripts, functions
Designed to go beyond the standard

Why is Webflow primarily a no-code tool?

Webflow is designed to allow design, develop and publish A site without coding.

What you can do without writing a line of code

Create:

Marketing pages
Landing pages
Blogs, showcase sites, portfolios

Use:

A visual designer like “Web Photoshop”
A system of CMS (blog, product sheets, resources...)
Of animations and interactions breakthroughs

Manage:

The accommodation
Basic SEO (tags, sitemap, redirections)
Simple forms

Webflow feature	Usable without code?	Target user type
Visual designer	✅ Yes	Designers, marketers
CMS (collections, blog)	✅ Yes	Content teams, marketing
Animations & interactions	✅ Yes	Designers
On-page SEO	✅ Yes	Marketers, SEO
Hosting & security	✅ Yes	SMEs, startups

In addition to this article, you can find our guide on Webflow rates.

In what cases does Webflow become low-code?

Webflow switches to Low-code as soon as we go beyond standard usage to add business logic or custom integrations.

When do we talk about low-code with Webflow?

Add custom code

HTML/CSS/JavaScript in pages
Global code in project settings

Advanced integrations

Connection to external APIs (CRM, business tools...)
Complex custom tracking scripts

Automations

Scenarios with Make, Zapier, n8n, etc.
Workflows triggered on Webflow events (form, new CMS entry...)

Use case	Pure no-code	Webflow low-code
Simple marketing website	✅	❌
CMS-powered blog	✅	❌
Landing page connected to a standard CRM	✅ (native integration)	❌
Client portal with business logic	❌	✅ (code + API)
Web app with complex workflows	❌	✅ (Webflow + third-party low-code tools)

In addition to this article, you can find our guide to create your blog on Webflow.

Webflow versus other no-code/low-code tools

Webflow positioning

Tool	Main type	Typical usage
Webflow	No-code → Low-code	Websites, simple web apps, front-end
WordPress (+ page builder)	Mostly low-code	Websites and blogs, highly extensible via plugins
Bubble	App-oriented low-code	Complex web apps, advanced business logic
Wix / Squarespace	No-code	Simple websites, small businesses, freelancers

In summary:

Webflow = ideal for custom sites and front-ends, with real design logic.
It becomes Low-code When used as Brick front connected to external backends, APIs, or databases.

How to choose: Webflow no-code or Webflow low-code?

According to your profile

Profile	Recommended Webflow usage
Marketer / Growth	No-code: landing pages, A/B tests, SEO
Designer	No-code: custom websites, animations
Front-end developer	Low-code: adding JS, API integrations
Startup / Tech SME	Hybrid: Webflow + low-code tools (Make, Airtable, etc.)

Questions to ask yourself

Do you need:

Of a Marketing site ? → Webflow No-code is enough.
Of advanced business logic (conditions, roles, calculations)? → Webflow in low-code mode + complementary stack.
Of a Complex application MVP ? → Webflow front end + other custom tool or backend.

In addition to this article, you can find our guide to multilingual sites on Webflow.

Is Webflow no code or low code? — What to remember

Key point	Short explanation
Webflow is first and foremost no-code	You can build complete websites without writing code.
Webflow can become low-code	As soon as you add code, APIs, or automations.
Hybrid tool	Ideal for mixed teams (marketing, design, dev).
Usage choice	No-code for marketing sites, low-code for advanced projects.

In summary, Webflow is not strictly no-code or strictly low-code :

It is a hybrid platform that starts with no-code and extends in low-code as soon as your project becomes more ambitious.

sourcing

Webflow official documentation: https://webflow.com/
Webflow University (product presentations and tutorials): https://university.webflow.com/
Gartner — No-code/Low-Code Market Reports and Forecasts
Forrester — Low-code platform adoption studies
Specialized no-code/low-code blogs (Makerpad, Nocode.tech, etc.)

Sacha D.

Updated on

19/12/2025

Product Designer, the duo's creative head. He leads projects from start to finish, ensures the creative direction of Gemeos and ensures that all projects achieve the desired results.