How to build a Framer AI website with custom domain and pricing

Framer plan limits and included features by tier

Framer plans are differentiated by AI credit volume, custom domain support, CMS collection count, traffic bandwidth, and hosting specifications. Selecting the correct plan before payment prevents issues such as domain connection failure or credit exhaustion during operation.

Plan selection and upgrade guidance based on project needs

Use the Free plan for design layout validation or website prototype creation. Share the generated page via the default URL and test Framer Agent generation within the 500 one-time credit limit.

Switch to the Basic plan when a custom domain must be connected to a personal portfolio or small brand site. At $10 per month, the plan enables custom domain connection, 2 CMS collections, and stable operation within a 50 GB monthly bandwidth limit.

Common conditions missed when connecting a domain and selecting a paid plan

External domains purchased from hosting providers (e.g., brand.com) cannot be connected while on the Free plan. The Domains menu in Framer’s settings only accepts external DNS registration after a Basic plan or higher subscription is activated.

AI credits are deducted for Agent tasks, automatic layout adjustments, and CMS content generation. When the monthly limit is exceeded, prompt processing requests are immediately suspended. Even with an active paid plan, additional credit packages must be purchased once allocated credits are exhausted to continue using AI editing features.

5-step process: From Framer AI prompt to custom domain connection

Follow the specified screen actions and DNS creation in sequence to publish the generated website to an external domain.

1. Access the Framer workspace and click the 'Start with Agents' button in the top-left corner to activate the AI prompt input field.
2. Enter specific requirements in the prompt area (e.g., 'Brand landing page with 3D image ticker') and press Enter to auto-generate canvas layout and copy.
3. On the Canvas, select generated layout elements and text blocks to edit copy, then adjust responsive styles for Desktop (1200px), Tablet, and Phone breakpoints in the Right Sidebar’s Breakpoints settings.
4. Click the 'Site Settings' icon next to the 'Publish' button in the top navigation, navigate to the 'Domains' tab, select a plan of Basic or higher, and complete payment.
5. In the 'Connect a domain you own' input field, enter the custom domain address, then register the displayed A record (IP address) and CNAME record values in the DNS management page of the domain registrar (e.g., Gabia, Cloudflare).

Domain connection failure diagnosis and completion verification

If the site fails to connect or errors persist after DNS configuration, identify and resolve the cause. Misspellings or missing records are common failure causes.

After correct configuration, the Domains menu in Framer displays a green 'Active' status icon. Finalize publication by entering the custom domain in a web browser to confirm secure HTTPS connection and responsive layout rendering.

Alternative paths and admin support request criteria

Organizations requiring multiple websites under a single custom domain via proxy structure or custom HTTP header settings must adopt the Advanced hosting option. For Enterprise-level requirements such as SSO login, SCIM account provisioning, and unlimited editor permissions, submit a custom contract request via the official sales team.