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Kalka vs Framer
Framer is a website builder: you design, then publish on Framer's hosting. Kalka is a design tool: you design real HTML, then ship the files wherever you want.
| Feature | Framer | Kalka |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Website builder with design, CMS and hosting | Design tool, the canvas is HTML |
| Where sites live | Framer hosting, included in every plan | Anywhere: the project is plain files |
| Price | Free, Basic $10 a month, Pro $30 a month | Free app, hosted version later |
| AI | AI credits for agents and localization | Any MCP agent, local, no credits |
| Open source | No | Yes, MIT |
| Status | Mature | In development |
Choose Framer if
- You want to design and publish in one place.
- You need a CMS and hosting without a developer.
- You are happy for the site to live on Framer.
Choose Kalka if
- The site will be built on your own stack.
- You want the HTML and CSS, not a hosted page.
- You deliver websites to clients and need clean handoff.
Different jobs
Framer answers "how do I get this site online without a developer". Kalka answers "how do I stop rebuilding my design in code". If your site will run on WordPress, Astro, Next.js or anything else you control, Kalka hands you the page itself.
Facts about Framer come from framer.com/pricing, checked October 9, 2026 (monthly prices). We build Kalka.