Webflow says 2TB of bandwidth is worth $1,250 per month
Webflow faced criticism for price hikes, prompting user backlash. Nico Cerdeira's case led to bandwidth optimization help and waived upgrade fees. Company adjusted pricing and features, but users still struggle with migration.
Read original articleWebflow, a website-building platform, faced backlash for significant price increases in its pricing plans, particularly related to bandwidth changes. One user, Nico Cerdeira, was asked to upgrade to a costly plan due to exceeding bandwidth limits. After public outcry and a tweet garnering over 500k views, Webflow offered to help optimize bandwidth usage and waived the upgrade requirement for Cerdeira. The company introduced new features and pricing adjustments, reducing bandwidth limits on all plans. Users expressed frustration over sudden price hikes and difficulty in migrating websites to other platforms. Matt Mullenweg of WordPress highlighted the benefits of open-source platforms in light of Webflow's pricing strategy. The situation raises concerns about platform dependency and the challenges of migrating to alternative services. Webflow's pricing decisions have sparked user reactions and discussions about fair pricing practices in the industry.
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