What are the differences between Site plans and Account plans in Webflow? Can I have multiple projects with their own domains under an Account plan, and can I give clients Editor access? Is CMS and collections available in an Account plan? Are client billing options possible under Site plans? How are bills delivered to clients - digitally or through the mail?
TL;DR
- Site Plans are required for publishing projects to custom domains, while Account Plans manage multiple projects but don’t include hosting.
- Each project needing a custom domain requires its own Site Plan; an Account Plan alone is insufficient.
- Clients can receive Editor access with a CMS or higher Site Plan to update content safely.
- CMS and Collections require a Site Plan, though they can be built in an Account Plan’s Designer.
- Client Billing allows agencies to charge clients directly for hosting, with digital invoices sent via email.
1. Differences Between Site Plans and Account Plans
- Site Plans are required to publish a Webflow project to a custom domain. These plans unlock features like CMS, Ecommerce, and increased bandwidth.
- Account Plans are for managing multiple projects and collaborating with teams. They do not include hosting or allow custom domain publishing on their own.
2. Multiple Projects with Custom Domains Under an Account Plan
- No, you cannot have multiple projects with custom domains under just an Account Plan.
- Each project that needs a custom domain must have its own Site Plan. The Account Plan only helps with project management, not hosting.
3. Editor Access for Clients
- Yes, clients can get Editor access on Site Plans that include the CMS or higher-tier plans.
- The Editor allows non-designers to update content safely without accessing Webflow Designer.
4. CMS and Collections in an Account Plan
- CMS and Collections are not available in Account Plans alone.
- They require a CMS or higher-tier Site Plan on individual projects.
- However, Account Plans allow you to build CMS features in the Designer, but the site must have a Site Plan to publish CMS content.
5. Client Billing in Site Plans
- Yes, Webflow offers Client Billing under Site Plans.
- This allows agencies/freelancers to bill clients directly for hosting while adding a profit margin if desired.
6. How Clients Receive Their Bills
- Bills are sent digitally via email. Webflow does not send physical invoices by mail.
- Clients receive receipts and billing details in their Webflow account and email.
Summary
To publish sites with custom domains, each project needs its own Site Plan. Account Plans are for managing multiple projects but don't enable live hosting. CMS is only available with a CMS Site Plan or higher, and Client Billing lets you charge clients directly, with invoices sent digitally.