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Layouts and settings are all in the editor for lighter code and faster page loads.
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Get StartedYou won’t believe it’s WordPress.
WordPress is the world’s leading CMS because it’s great for SEO and accessibility. But its downside has always been themes—bulky code that slows down page loads, and too many settings locked into the theme. Refoundry puts the settings in the editor, automatically rendering lightweight code as you quickly assemble layouts and content.
How does Refoundry compare?
We genuinely want everyone to be able to build better websites. Here’s an honest comparison of Refoundry to other site builder options.
Refoundry vs.
| Webflow | Refoundry | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Proprietary platform, not open-source | Built on WordPress, the world’s #1 CMS |
| Design Freedom | Limited to Webflow’s design tools and templates | Total control of every element via visual editor |
| Theme Dependency | Requires choosing or creating a theme for each site | No theme required; all settings are editable in the visual editor |
| Component Library | Prebuilt components, but fewer customization options | 60+ customizable, fully responsive components |
| Granular Control | Limited in-depth control over individual components | Per-block settings, element-level customization for each component |
| Flexibility for Developers | Proprietary code, with fewer customization options for developers | Extend with custom CSS, JavaScript, functions.php and React blocks |
| SEO | SEO features available, but requires manual setup and third-party apps | Automatically generates lightweight, SEO-friendly code |
| Pricing | Paid plans only, hosting bundled in | Free version available with paid pro features; no mandatory hosting |
| Hosting | Must use Webflow’s hosting | Option to use any WordPress-compatible hosting provider or Pantheon’s optimized hosting |
| Open Ecosystem | Limited to Webflow’s plugin ecosystem | Integrates with any WordPress Gutenberg compatible plugin (e.g., Yoast SEO, Gravity Forms) |
| Ownership | Webflow sites are more difficult to migrate off-platform | Full control of site files and data, easy migration options |
| AI Integration | No integrated AI assistant | Scout AI tool to help with layouts, write content and questions (October 2024) |
| Support & Training | Webflow’s customer support and community resources | Extensive support resources and community, plus Pro support available |
| Team Collaboration | Limited collaboration features outside of shared access | Supports user roles and permissions in WordPress |
| Page Speed | Good page speed, but can be impacted by complex animations and custom code | Ultra-lightweight, theme-free code for faster page loads and stronger performance |
| Elementor | Refoundry | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Built on WordPress with its own custom interface | Built natively for WordPress Gutenberg block editor |
| Design Freedom | Wide variety of design tools, but requires additional plugins for advanced features | Complete control over every element in the native visual editor |
| Theme Dependency | Requires a theme for global styles and structure | No theme required; all settings editable directly in the editor |
| Component Library | Extensive widget library, but some are paid or require third-party add-ons | 60+ customizable, fully responsive component blocks |
| Granular Control | Control over widgets and sections but may require custom CSS for deeper control | Per-block settings for element-level customization |
| Flexibility for Developers | Supports custom CSS and JavaScript but relies on Elementor’s framework | Fully integrates with WordPress, allowing custom CSS, JavaScript, functions, and React blocks |
| SEO | SEO-friendly, but adds additional code due to reliance on Elementor’s framework | Automatically generates lightweight, SEO-friendly code |
| Pricing | Free version available, but Pro features require paid plans | Free version available with paid pro features; no mandatory hosting |
| Hosting | Requires separate hosting; integrates with popular hosting services | Optional Pantheon hosting or any WordPress-compatible hosting |
| Global Styles | Offers theme-style kits, but changes may require multiple steps | Site-wide styles for typography, colors, links, and buttons |
| Open Ecosystem | Relies heavily on compatible add-ons and themes for full functionality | Fully open WordPress ecosystem; integrates with any Gutenberg-compatible plugin or tool |
| Ownership | Full control over site files, but requires Elementor to maintain customizations | Full control of site files and data; easier migration with no reliance on a theme |
| AI Integration | Elementor AI: Copilot for layout suggestions, prompt enhancers, and business context learning | Scout AI: Helps with writing content, answering questions, and fetching blocks (October 2024) |
| Support & Training | Extensive documentation and community support. No paid support. | Extensive support resources and community, plus Pro support available |
| Team Collaboration | Basic collaboration features through WordPress user roles | Full support for WordPress user roles and permissions for advanced collaboration |
| Page Speed | Can lead to heavier page loads due to reliance on multiple plugins and widgets | Ultra-lightweight, launch-ready code for faster page loads |
| Divi | Refoundry | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Built on WordPress with a custom Divi Builder interface | Built natively for WordPress Gutenberg block editor |
| Design Freedom | Extensive design freedom but can get complex with many settings | Full control over every element via Gutenberg’s visual editor |
| Theme Dependency | Requires the Divi theme or a compatible child theme | No theme required; all settings editable directly in the editor |
| Component Library | Includes a large library of Divi modules and layouts | 60+ customizable, fully responsive component blocks |
| Granular Control | Deep customization of modules, but can require custom CSS | Per-block settings for element-level customization |
| Flexibility for Developers | Supports custom CSS, JavaScript, and PHP but tied to Divi’s framework | Fully integrates with WordPress, allowing custom CSS, JavaScript, functions, and React blocks |
| SEO | SEO-friendly but can add additional code due to theme framework | Automatically generates lightweight, SEO-friendly code |
| Pricing | Paid plans only, lifetime license available | Free version available with paid pro features; no mandatory hosting |
| Hosting | Requires separate hosting; integrates with popular hosting services | Optional Pantheon hosting or any WordPress-compatible hosting |
| Global Styles | Global elements and styles across pages, but requires using Divi’s interface | Site-wide styles for typography, colors, links, and buttons |
| Open Ecosystem | Divi is an open framework but relies on Divi-specific modules and themes | Fully open WordPress ecosystem; integrates with any Gutenberg-compatible plugin or tool |
| Ownership | Full control over site files, but heavily reliant on Divi’s ecosystem | Full control of site files and data; easier migration with no reliance on a theme |
| AI Integration | Divi AI: Designs layouts, writes content, generates images, and creates code based on the page context | Scout AI: Helps with writing content, answering questions, and fetching blocks (October 2024) |
| Support & Training | Extensive documentation, community, and premium support | Extensive support resources and community, plus Pro support available |
| Team Collaboration | Supports role-based access and collaboration through WordPress | Full support for WordPress user roles and permissions for advanced collaboration |
| Page Speed | Can become slower with complex designs and large module libraries | Ultra-lightweight, launch-ready code for faster page loads |
| Squarespace | Refoundry | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Proprietary, all-in-one website builder | Built natively for WordPress, the world’s #1 CMS |
| Design Freedom | Pre-designed templates with customization options | Complete control over every element via Gutenberg’s visual editor |
| Theme Dependency | Requires selecting from Squarespace themes | No theme required; all settings editable directly in the editor |
| Component Library | Prebuilt blocks with limited customization | 60+ customizable, fully responsive component blocks |
| Granular Control | Limited customization within the templates | Per-block settings for element-level customization |
| Flexibility for Developers | Limited customization; requires developer mode for custom CSS or JavaScript | Fully integrates with WordPress, allowing custom CSS, JavaScript, functions, and React blocks |
| SEO | Built-in SEO tools but limited customization options | Automatically generates lightweight, SEO-friendly code |
| Pricing | Paid plans only, with limited free trial | Free version available with paid pro features; no mandatory hosting |
| Hosting | Hosting is bundled, must use Squarespace’s platform | Optional Pantheon hosting or any WordPress-compatible hosting |
| Global Styles | Theme-based styles for typography, colors, and layouts | Site-wide styles for typography, colors, links, and buttons |
| Open Ecosystem | Relies heavily on compatible add-ons and themes for full functionality | Fully open WordPress ecosystem; integrates with any Gutenberg-compatible plugin or tool |
| Ownership | Limited ownership of site files and data; harder to migrate away from platform | Full ownership of site files and easy migration within WordPress |
| AI Integration | No native AI support | Scout AI: Helps with layout suggestions, answering questions, and fetching blocks (October 2024) |
| Support & Training | 24/7 customer support and documentation | Extensive support resources and community, plus Pro support available |
| Team Collaboration | Limited user roles and permissions | Full support for WordPress user roles and permissions for advanced collaboration |
| Page Speed | Generally good page speed, but limited by proprietary platform | Ultra-lightweight, launch-ready code for faster page loads |
| Custom WordPress | Refoundry | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Fully custom for WordPress, requires coding and development from scratch | Built natively for WordPress with a low-code, themeless solution |
| Development Time | Longer development time due to custom coding | Faster development with pre-built components and visual editor |
| Design Freedom | Unlimited design freedom, but requires developer expertise | Full design control with a visual editor, no coding required |
| Customization | Total customization, but requires advanced knowledge of PHP, CSS, and JavaScript | Extensive customization in the visual editor with per-block settings |
| Theme Dependency | Requires building or purchasing a theme, or using a framework | No theme required; all settings editable directly in the editor |
| Component Library | All components and templates wold have to be built from scratch | 60+ customizable, fully responsive component blocks |
| SEO | Fully customizable but may require additional plugins or expertise | Automatically generates SEO-friendly code with Gutenberg and integrates with SEO plugins |
| Cost | Higher costs due to custom coding and maintenance | Lower costs, no need for advanced coding or long-term developer involvement |
| Hosting | Requires selecting a hosting provider, managing security, backups, and updates | Compatible with any WordPress hosting, or use Pantheon’s optimized hosting |
| Global Styles | All styles custom coded from scratch in the theme files. | Site-wide styles for typography, colors, links, and buttons |
| AI Integration | No built-in AI tools | Scout AI: Helps with layout suggestions, answering questions, and fetching blocks (October 2024) |
| Support & Training | Limited to the developer or agency hired for support | Extensive support resources and community, plus Pro support available |
| Page Speed | Can be optimized but depends on developer’s skill and complexity of the theme | Ultra-lightweight, launch-ready code for faster page loads |
Get Started with Refoundry Pro
Plans that grow with your workflow.
Start with a free 30-day sandbox to test Refoundry on real projects, or book a call to see how it fits your team. When you’re ready, we have flexible plans to suit your workflow—giving you predictable costs and no surprises.