Layrr vs Framer
Framer is a visual site builder. Layrr edits any existing website with AI.
Quick comparison
| Layrr | Framer | |
|---|---|---|
| Edit existing sites | Any website | Framer sites only |
| Your own code | Yes | No (proprietary) |
| Framework support | Any | Framer only |
| Own hosting | Yes | Framer hosting |
| AI editing | Natural language | Limited AI features |
| Open source | MIT | No |
| Pricing | Free | $15/mo+ |
| Version control | Git integration | Built-in versioning |
Different tools for different needs
Framer is a visual website builder. You design and build sites within Framer's platform, and Framer hosts them. It's great for marketing sites, portfolios, and landing pages where you want a polished visual design tool.
Layrr works with any existing website. You click elements on a live page, describe what you want to change in plain English, and AI edits the actual source code. You keep your own codebase, your own hosting, and your own tools.
When to use Layrr
- You have an existing website built with React, Vue, Next.js, WordPress, or any other technology
- You want to keep your own source code and hosting
- You need AI-powered editing with natural language
- You want git-based version control for every change
- You care about open source and data ownership
When to use Framer
- You're building a new marketing site or portfolio from scratch
- You want a visual drag-and-drop builder
- You prefer an all-in-one platform with built-in hosting
- You don't need to work with existing code
- You want built-in CMS and publishing