AI Apps vs Visual Design
| Feature | Fabricate | Webflow | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
AI Generation | Limited | Fabricate | |
Visual Design | AI | Precise | Webflow |
Web Applications | Limited | Fabricate | |
Database | CMS only | Fabricate | |
Authentication | Third-party | Fabricate | |
Code Export | Tie | ||
Animations | Basic | Advanced | Webflow |
CMS | Tie |
Webflow is the tool of choice for designers who want pixel-perfect control over marketing sites without writing code. Fabricate is for builders who want complete applications—dynamic, data-driven, and deployed—generated from a product description.
Dynamic Applications: Webflow is best for marketing pages and portfolios. Fabricate builds apps with user accounts, real-time data, custom APIs, and complex business logic.
Backend Capabilities: Webflow has limited backend (Webflow CMS). Fabricate generates full backend infrastructure: Cloudflare D1, R2, KV, authentication, and payment integration.
Learning Curve: Webflow has a steep learning curve for non-designers. Fabricate requires no design knowledge—describe your app in plain language.
Webflow is expensive for full features. Fabricate includes backend functionality at a better value.
“Webflow is a design tool. When we needed a real product with a database and user accounts, Fabricate was the better fit.”
Startup Founder
B2B SaaS
For web apps with backends, yes. For visual marketing sites, Webflow offers more design control.
Webflow is primarily for websites. For apps with user accounts and data, Fabricate is better.
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