Does using a third-party hosting service for a website created with Webflow eliminate the need to pay for a Webflow subscription, apart from removing the watermark?

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September 22, 2023

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Using a third-party hosting service for a website created with Webflow does not eliminate the need to pay for a Webflow subscription. Here's why:

Webflow Subscription: When you create a website using Webflow, you need a Webflow subscription plan to access advanced features and functionality. These include CMS hosting, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, form submissions, custom code, and more. A Webflow subscription is necessary irrespective of the hosting service you choose.
Hosting Services: While you can use a third-party hosting service to host your website built with Webflow, Webflow hosting offers several benefits that are not available with external hosting providers. These benefits include effortless integration with the Webflow designer, seamless CMS integration, automatic backups, global CDN (Content Delivery Network), server optimization, and more. These features enhance performance and streamline website management.
Pricing: Webflow's subscription plans include the cost of hosting, which means that when you choose to host your website with Webflow, you are paying for both the software and hosting services. On the other hand, when you opt for a third-party hosting service, you will still need to pay for a Webflow subscription separately, in addition to paying for the hosting service.
Watermark Removal: One of the advantages of subscribing to a Webflow plan is the removal of the Webflow branding or watermark from your published websites. If you choose to host a website created with Webflow on an external hosting service, you will need to subscribe to a paid Webflow plan to remove the watermark, regardless of the hosting service you use.

In summary, while using a third-party hosting service for a website built with Webflow can offer different features and pricing options, it does not eliminate the need for a Webflow subscription. To fully access the benefits of the Webflow platform and remove the watermark, a Webflow subscription is still required.

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