Adobe Dreamweaver vs Google Web Designer

Adobe Dreamweaver8.6Visit GWGoogle Web Designer8.4Visit

Higher score Adobe Dreamweaver #5 in Web Design Software 8.6/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit site

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GW Google Web Designer #6 in Web Design Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Google Web

• Adobe Dreamweaver fits best

  Developers needing code-first web design

• Google Web Designer fits best

  Free HTML5 animation and interactive content

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Side by side

Feature	Adobe Dreamweaver 8.6/10 Visit ↗	GWGoogle Web Designer 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Web Design Software	#6 in Web Design Software
Best for	Developers needing code-first web design	Free HTML5 animation and interactive content
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	9 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Adobe Dreamweaver 0/5 · Google Web Designer 4/5
Responsive design	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Prototype interactions	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Code export	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Design systems	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Team collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Included team seats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Primary platform	Not checked yet	Desktop
Our review
Pros	Supports HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, XML, and SVG editing Combines code, split, visual, and live views with browser preview Includes Git, database bindings, Bootstrap, and multiple publishing protocols	Free plan includes visual and code editing Timeline animation supports Quick and Advanced modes Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Cons	Available only on Windows and macOS desktop platforms No free plan; access requires a paid Creative Cloud subscription Remote development environments and container workflows are not verified	Desktop application rather than a browser-based builder Business use only Publishing integrations center on Google and supported platforms
Our verdict	Adobe Dreamweaver is a desktop IDE for web designers and front-end developers who want direct control over website code alongside visual editing tools. It supports HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, XML, SVG, and related technologies, with… Read the review →	Google Web Designer is a free desktop application for businesses creating HTML5 ads, images, videos, and other web content. It combines visual design and code views, allowing teams to work with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and XML in the same… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Adobe Dreamweaver — where it wins

  • Supports HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, XML, and SVG editing
  • Combines code, split, visual, and live views with browser preview
  • Includes Git, database bindings, Bootstrap, and multiple publishing protocols

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on Windows and macOS desktop platforms
  • No free plan; access requires a paid Creative Cloud subscription
  • Remote development environments and container workflows are not verified

• Google Web Designer — where it wins

  • Free plan includes visual and code editing
  • Timeline animation supports Quick and Advanced modes
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop application rather than a browser-based builder
  • Business use only
  • Publishing integrations center on Google and supported platforms

• Adobe Dreamweaver8.6/10 · 7-day trial

  A code-first desktop IDE with visual tools, Git, previews, and publishing connections.

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• GWGoogle Web Designer8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free desktop tool for animated HTML5 content with visual and code-based control.

  Visit Google WebFull verdict →