SMZD vs Webflow
Webflow builds beautiful pages. SMZD builds publishing portfolios.
Webflow is the best visual site builder. But if your goal is managing multiple content-driven properties with SEO, newsletters, and editorial workflows — Webflow charges per site and lacks publishing infrastructure.
Webflow prices per site. SMZD prices per portfolio.
Webflow Workspace plans charge per site — running 5 properties on their CMS plan costs $140+/mo before add-ons. SMZD bundles all properties into a single tier. More sites does not mean more bills.
Publishing-first vs design-first
Webflow excels at bespoke marketing sites with pixel-level control. SMZD excels at publishing operations — fast content production, newsletters, SEO authority building, and editorial workflows across multiple properties. Different tools for different jobs.
Writers should not need a designer for every post
Webflow CMS requires a designer to set up collection templates and page structures. SMZD gives writers a rich editor, structured content tools, and AI assistance — no designer bottleneck for day-to-day publishing.
When to choose Webflow instead
If you are building one highly custom marketing site with complex interactions and do not need multi-site management, newsletters, or high-frequency publishing — Webflow is the stronger choice. SMZD is for operators scaling content across multiple properties.
Stop paying per-site for content properties that do not need a pixel-level builder. Run your portfolio from one system.