# KeystoneJS vs Webflow

| Attribute | KeystoneJS | Webflow |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 62.6 (61% (medium)) | 58.2 (73% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 9,974 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A headless CMS for developers that provides a GraphQL API and management UI for content and data. Developers define a schema and get a powerful backend without boilerplate or bootstrapping. It is indexed under CMS Software.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"What is KeystoneJS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"KeystoneJS is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"Is KeystoneJS free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"KeystoneJS supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"What platforms does KeystoneJS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. KeystoneJS can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"Can KeystoneJS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for KeystoneJS, including Cloudinary, Prisma, Apollo Client and OpenTelemetry. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://keystonejs.com","question":"What does KeystoneJS integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. KeystoneJS is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone","question":"Is KeystoneJS open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A comprehensive platform for building and operating websites through visual design tools, integrated content management, and cloud hosting. Supports content optimization for search engines and AI discovery, analytics tracking, and deployment of dynamic web applications without requiring separate backend infrastructure. It is indexed under CMS Software.","source":"https://webflow.com/pricing","question":"What is Webflow?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Webflow offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://webflow.com/pricing","question":"Is Webflow free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Webflow supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://webflow.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Webflow support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Webflow can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://webflow.com/pricing","question":"Can Webflow be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for Webflow, including GitHub, Figma, Slack, Cursor, CRM systems, Analytics tools, Ecommerce platforms and Consent management solutions, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://webflow.com/pricing","question":"What does Webflow integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Webflow. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Webflow not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://webflow.com/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Webflow have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A headless CMS for developers that provides a GraphQL API and management UI for content and data. Developers define a schema and get a powerful backend without boilerplate or bootstrapping. | Webflow is a web platform that combines visual site design, content management, and hosting infrastructure. It enables teams to build, manage, and publish websites with AI assistance while maintaining design system governance and security controls. |
| features.capabilities | `{"cms_type":"headless","free_tier":true,"open_source":true,"git_workflow":true,"headless_api":true,"pricing_model":"open_source_free","self_hostable":true,"visual_builder":true,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"deployment_model":"self_hosted_open_source","plugin_ecosystem":"Custom field types and extensible architecture","structured_content":true,"graphql_api_native_delivery":true,"visual_content_modeling_schema_builder":true,"granular_role_based_access_control_rbac":true}` | `{"cms_type":"builder","free_tier":true,"multisite":true,"open_source":false,"git_workflow":true,"headless_api":true,"localization":true,"self_hostable":true,"visual_builder":true,"managed_hosting":true,"content_workflow":true,"plugin_ecosystem":"Webflow Marketplace (size not specified)","structured_content":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Cloudinary"},{"name":"Prisma"},{"name":"Apollo Client"},{"name":"OpenTelemetry"}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Slack","category":"chat"},{"name":"Cursor","native":true,"category":"ide","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"CRM systems","category":"crm","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Analytics tools","category":"analytics","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Ecommerce platforms","category":"ecommerce","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Consent management solutions","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"ABM tools","category":"marketing","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Claude","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| language.primary | TypeScript | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://keystonejs.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T14:26:59.733Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free Starter site and Workspace plan","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free Starter tier available. Paid subscription plans for Site, Workspace, Ecommerce, and Platform tiers with monthly or annual billing.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://webflow.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-07T16:05:23.814Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| release.cadence_days | 13 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-31","date":"2026-08-31T04:57:56Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-31"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-20","date":"2026-08-20T01:10:41Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-20"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-18","date":"2026-08-18T05:59:51Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-18"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-11","date":"2026-08-11T07:07:11Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-11"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-10","date":"2026-08-10T00:47:02Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-10"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-08-03","date":"2026-08-03T04:54:56Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-08-03"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-31","date":"2026-07-31T07:00:27Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-31"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-28","date":"2026-07-28T00:02:33Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-28"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-21","date":"2026-07-21T04:06:31Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-21"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-07-01","date":"2026-07-01T02:01:17Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-07-01"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2026-03-19","date":"2026-03-20T00:04:21Z","type":"stable","version":"2026-03-19"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2025-05-06","date":"2025-05-05T23:28:38Z","type":"stable","version":"2025-05-06"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2025-05-05","date":"2025-05-05T03:38:19Z","type":"stable","version":"2025-05-05"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2025-02-24","date":"2025-02-24T02:39:57Z","type":"stable","version":"2025-02-24"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-11-07","date":"2024-11-07T03:43:43Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-11-07"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-08-28","date":"2024-08-28T11:48:04Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-08-28"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-08-09","date":"2024-08-09T02:23:08Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-08-09"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-04-30","date":"2024-04-30T06:08:38Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-04-30"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-04-16","date":"2024-04-16T01:47:15Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-04-16"},{"url":"https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/releases/tag/2024-04-02","date":"2024-04-02T01:56:33Z","type":"stable","version":"2024-04-02"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27017","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27018","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 42001","status":"active"},{"name":"PCI DSS","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.2 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://webflow.com/security |

## Capabilities (CMS Software)

| Capability | KeystoneJS | Webflow |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| CMS type | Headless / API-first | Hosted website builder |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed / cloud hosting offered | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Headless API (REST/GraphQL) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Content** |  |  |
| Structured content modelling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Localisation / i18n | - | ✓ |
| Content workflow / approvals | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Editing** |  |  |
| Visual / no-code page builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Plugin / app ecosystem size | Custom field types and extensible architecture | Webflow Marketplace (size not specified) |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Multi-site / multi-tenant | - | ✓ |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Git-based / code-first workflow | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free / open tier | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:32:24.147Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*