fastn vs Webflow, Framer and Wix
fastn is a straightforward substitute for Webflow, Framer, and Wix, providing
additional benefits such as enhanced customization, seamless collaboration
and more.
Here is a quick glance.
Very Easy Syntax
fastn simplifies programming making it accessible to everyone.
Developers, designers, and non-programmers alike can easily learn fastn to build
stunning web projects.
Its **user-friendly interface and minimal syntax** allow even those with no
prior programming experience to grasp its functionalities swiftly.
Take the below examples for instance.
Example 1
Input
-- chat-female-avatar: Hello World! 😀
-- chat-female-avatar:
I'm Nandhini, a freelance content writer.
-- chat-female-avatar:
Fun fact: I also built this entire page with fastn! 🚀
It's that easy!
Lang:
ftd
Output
Hello World! 😀
I'm Nandhini, a freelance content writer.
Fun fact: I built this entire page with fastn! 🚀
It's that easy!
Example 2
Input
-- quote.rustic: Nandhini
It's liberating to control the outcome as the creator. I can swiftly bring
changes to life without delay or intermediaries.
Lang:
ftd
Output
It's liberating to control the outcome as the creator. I can swiftly bring
changes to life without delay or intermediaries.
Nandhini
Example 3
Input
-- boolean $show-modal: false
-- modal-cover.button: Click to Open
$on-click$: $ftd.toggle($a = $show-modal)
disable-link: true
-- modal-cover.modal-cover: fastn fun-fact
$open: $show-modal
**`If you can type, you can code!`**
Lang:
ftd
Output
As evident, the language is effortlessly comprehensible to everyone. This
fosters smooth collaboration among developers, designers, and content creators,
ultimately boosting the efficiency of the entire project.
Separation of content and design
In Webflow, making changes to the content can inadvertently disrupt the
design layout. This can result in constant adjustments and compromises,
making the maintenance process cumbersome.
In fastn, you can effortlessly modify the content without impacting the design.
GitHub Integration
fastn's version control is made possible through its integration with GitHub.
Online website builders like Webflow, Wix, and Framer often lack version control
features. (Webflow offers review product only in Enterprise Edition)
Without version control, users might find themselves in a predicament
if they accidentally delete or overwrite a crucial information in their
website.
Easy Collaboration
fastn's integration with GitHub streamlines teamwork by enabling multiple
contributors to work simultaneously on different branches, making collaboration
smooth and efficient.
Multiple Contributors Can Work Simultaneously
Reverting Changes
When errors or undesirable changes occur, you can revert to a previous working
version quickly.
Review and Approval
The integration with GitHub facilitates a streamlined review process. Users can
create pull requests, allowing designated reviewers to assess the proposed
changes.
Reviewers can catch errors, recommend improvements, and suggest optimizations
Merge in one-go
With a single click, users can merge the changes into the live website, thanks
to GitHub integration in fastn.
Visualize with Vercel
Preview and test your website's appearance and functionality before deployment.
Preview your page before deployment
Rich collection of readymade components
fastn's versatility accommodates a wide range of projects, from landing pages to
complex web applications, giving startups the agility they need to adapt and
evolve.
You can choose from numerous components that suit your needs.
There are [doc-sites](https://fastn.com/featured/doc-sites/),
[blogs](https://fastn.com/featured/blog-templates/),
[landing pages](https://fastn.com/featured/landing-pages/)
to individual component library like [bling](https://fastn-community.github.io/bling/),
[hero sections](https://fastn.com/featured/sections/heros/), and more.
The best part? All components in the ecosystem adhere to a unified design
system. This ensures that every component blends seamlessly with others,
creating a cohesive look and feel across your entire site.
Content Components
In fastn, you can create custom content components for recurring information.
This ensures a consistent user experience throughout your website while saving
your time.
Open source Advantage
While Webflow offers templates and pre-designed elements, they are limited to
their developers.
Whereas our [design community portal](https://fastn.com/featured/) serves as a
hub for designers and frontend developers to submit their fastn packages for end
users to discover and use.
Currently we have a community of 1000 developers and designers on our
[Discord Channel](https://discord.gg/xs4FM8UZB5) with active participants
contributing to fastn.
Our Discord Server
Opinionated Design System
fastn comes with integrated design system. We've many pre-made design choices
so you can build your website quickly.
Unified Color and Typography
A lot of [color scheme](/featured/cs/) and
[typography](featured/fonts-typography/) packages are available, which you can
import and change the entire typography or color scheme in a few lines of code.
You can manage color palettes and typography centrally to save time and ensure
consistent usage across your website.
fastn Colour Schemes
fastn Typography
Seamless Figma Integration
Integrate Figma tokens with **`fastn`**'s color scheme or create your own scheme
from Figma JSON.
Using Figma tokens with fastn colour scheme
Responsive Ready
fastn has built in support for responsive design. Your creations automatically
adapt to the perfect size, whether your users are on mobile or desktop devices.
Search Engine Optimization
Custom and Clean URLs
fastn allows you to map documents to any URL you like, allowing you to make all
your URLs clean, and folders organised! You can also create dynamic URLs in
fastn.
Optimized Meta Information
Easily manage meta tags and descriptions with fastn. You can fine-tune
how your web pages appear in search engine results and increase your site's
discoverability. You can also add OG-Image to your page and control the
preview of your page link when shared across social platforms.
Adding meta title, description and image
-- ds.page: This is page title
document-title: Welcome!
document-description: Learn how to do SEO! document-image: https://gargajit.github.io/optimization/images/seo-meta.png
Lang:
ftd
URL Redirection
Effortlessly create URL redirections to improve navigation and link consistency,
ensuring that your users always find the right content, even when URLs change.
URL Redirection: `FASTN.ftd` example that uses `fastn.redirects`
-- import: fastn
-- fastn.package: redirect-example
-- fastn.redirects:
/ftd/kernel/: /kernel/
/discord/: https://discord.gg/eNXVBMa4xt
Lang:
ftd
Why fastn is the best choice for your startup
Full Control
Relying heavily on a single platform can introduce risks, especially if that
platform undergoes changes or disruptions.Websites built on Webflow are tightly
linked to the platform. Users who later wish to migrate their sites to other
platforms or hosting services might encounter compatibility issues and data
transfer challenges.
With fastn, you retain full control and ownership. Your content and audience
always belongs to you. fastn being open-source, ensures your content lives
forever.
Cost of Onwership
Webflow's pricing model could become costly as users add more features or their
business scales. Over time, the cumulative costs might not be feasible for
startups or small businesses with limited budgets.
fastn is free forever.
Self-hosting
Self-hosting reduces dependency on third-party platforms and hosting services.
This not only lowers costs associated with subscription fees but also minimizes
the risk of service disruptions or policy changes by external providers.
fastn's allows you to deploy your website on your server. The freedom to
self-host provides control, customization, privacy, scalability,
and reduced reliance on external platforms.
Get Started with fastn
Install fastn with a Single Command
curl -fsSL https://fastn.com/install.sh | bash
Lang:
sh
