Studio Design
STUDIO is a versatile website building tool tailored mainly for designers. It provides a platform for constructing a variety of online structures, from portfoli...
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What is Studio Design?
Studio is a web design platform that lets you design, publish, and operate websites without writing any code. It is the easiest and quickest design tool to turn any idea into a website, offering complete creative freedom with a no-code approach. The platform is designed for everyone from beginners to professional designers, agencies, and teams who want to build marketing sites, portfolios, and business websites.
Key features include visual editing with a box model layout for easy positioning of objects, responsive design that works on all screen sizes, native Unsplash integration for ready-to-use images, and the ability to embed iframes for Spotify playlists and Google Maps. The platform supports animated interactions, real-time preview, team collaboration with URL-based invites, CMS for content management, 301 redirects, version history up to 120 days, and integrations with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Intercom.
Studio is ideal for designers who want to avoid the divide between design and development, small businesses needing marketing sites, freelancers building portfolios, startups launching quickly, and larger organizations requiring advanced security and reliability. The platform offers high-quality original templates designed by Studio Inc., including free templates for creators across various genres.
The workflow is straightforward: create an account, choose a template or start blank, design visually, and publish. Users can publish to a Studio subdomain on the free plan or use their own custom domain on paid plans. The platform is backed by IDEO and has offices in Tokyo and San Francisco.
Studio Design pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Studio offers a Free plan at $0/month, Mini plan at $5/month for one-page sites, Personal plan at $10/month for portfolios, Business plan for small to mid-sized businesses, and Business Plus for large businesses. The Free plan lets you use design tools and ask questions to the AI chatbot but publishes on a Studio subdomain (XXXX.studio.site). Mini supports up to 2 pages and custom domains. Personal supports multiple pages and CMS for blogs/portfolios. Business includes 301 redirects, 120-day version history, advanced member permissions, and CMS with up to 10 models. Business Plus adds custom headers, activity logs, and priority support. Workspace plans include Free (unlimited members, 3 projects) and Team (3 seats base fee, unlimited members/projects, guest access). Add-ons include Custom Proxy ($290/month), 400,000 Visitor ($79/month), and 1,000,000 Visitor ($179/month).
Studio Design pros
- No coding required - complete no-code platform
- Visual editing with intuitive box model layout
- Responsive design automatically works on all screen sizes
- Native Unsplash integration for free stock photos
- Real-time preview while designing
- Embed iframes for Spotify, Google Maps, and more
- Animated interactions easy to implement
- Team collaboration with URL-based invites
- 301 redirects available on Business plan
- Version history up to 120 days on Business plan
- CMS supports up to 10 content models on Business plan
- Custom domain on all paid plans
- High-quality original templates available
- Google Analytics and Search Console integration
- Intercom integration for customer support
- Free plan available to start
- Works for beginners to professional teams
- Available in English and Japanese
- AI chatbot on free plan
- Priority support on Business Plus plan
Studio Design cons
- Free plan uses Studio subdomain only
- Live chat support not available on Free plan
- Mini plan limited to only 2 pages
- Free plan has no custom domain option
- Add-ons only available on Business Plus and above
- Visitor limits on lower plans
- Custom proxy requires separate $290/month contract
- Pricing changed December 2024, old plans auto-updated
- Some advanced security features only on Business Plus
- Team permission restrictions may limit collaboration
Frequently asked questions about Studio Design
What is Studio?
Studio is a web design platform to design, publish, and operate websites without writing code. It is the easiest and quickest design tool to turn any idea into a website with no code and all creative freedom.
Who is Studio for?
Studio is for everyone from beginners to professional designers, agencies, and teams. It is ideal for building marketing sites, portfolios, and business websites. The platform serves creators, small businesses, startups, and large organizations including government agencies and publicly traded companies.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, Studio offers a Free plan at $0/month. The Free plan lets you use design tools and ask questions to the AI chatbot. Your site publishes on a Studio subdomain (XXXX.studio.site), but live chat with support is not available.
What is the difference between Mini and Personal plans?
Mini is for one-page sites with up to 2 pages, perfect for single page personal sites or event announcements. Personal is for full-featured sites with multiple pages and CMS, ideal for personal blogs and portfolios. Both paid plans allow custom domains.
What features does the Business plan include?
The Business plan includes 301 redirects, version history up to 120 days, advanced member permissions for team collaboration, and CMS supporting up to 10 content models for managing news, team profiles, services, and more. It is designed for small to mid-sized businesses.
What are the add-ons available?
Add-ons are available for Business Plus plan and above. They include Custom Proxy ($290/month) for integrating with existing reverse proxies, 400,000 Visitor Add-on ($79/month), and 1,000,000 Visitor Add-on ($179/month) to extend page view limits. Add-ons are billed monthly.
Can I use my own custom domain?
Yes, all paid plans (Mini, Personal, Business, Business Plus) allow you to use your own custom domain. The Free plan only publishes on a Studio subdomain.
Does Studio support team collaboration?
Yes, Studio supports team collaboration. You can invite team members, clients, and stakeholders with a URL. The Business plan includes advanced member permissions. Workspaces let you manage multiple projects and team members across projects in one place.
What templates are available?
Studio offers high-quality Studio original templates designed by Studio Inc., including many free templates for creators across various genres. You can access the templates catalog at studio.design/store/all and choose a template or start blank.
How do I get started with Studio?
To get started: create an account at studio.design, choose a template from the store or start blank, design your website using visual editing tools, and publish. You can sign up and design for free on the Free plan, then upgrade to a paid plan when you need a custom domain or more features.