Stackby
Webflow
| Feature | Stackby | Webflow |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | Free / from $14/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | small-businesses, solopreneurs, budget-conscious-teams, non-technical-users | web-designers, agencies, freelancers, marketing-teams |
| Founded | 2019 | 2013 |
| Api Columns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Column Types | ✓ | ✗ |
| Views | ✓ | ✗ |
| Forms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pre Built Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Editor | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ecommerce | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interactions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Seo | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Responsive Design | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Stackby Pros
- Very affordable pricing
- API column type for live data
- Pre-built templates for common use cases
- Good Airtable alternative
✗ Stackby Cons
- Smaller user community
- UI less polished than competitors
- Limited automation capabilities
✓ Webflow Pros
- Full design control like writing CSS
- Clean semantic code output
- Powerful CMS for dynamic content
- Excellent interactions and animations
✗ Webflow Cons
- Steep learning curve — need CSS knowledge
- Expensive for multiple sites
- E-commerce limited compared to Shopify
The Verdict
Stackby is built for small businesses and solopreneurs, with a focus on api-columns and column-types. Webflow targets web designers and agencies and leads with visual-editor and cms.
On pricing, Stackby is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $14/mo for Webflow. That $9/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Webflow edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Webflow offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Stackby takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Webflow has a slight overall edge — but if very affordable pricing matters most to you, Stackby may still be the right call.
