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Head-to-head · Web Design Software

Adobe Dreamweaver vs TemplateToaster

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Adobe Dreamweaver #5 in Web Design Software 8.6/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit site
TemplateToaster #7 in Web Design Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 5 features Try TemplateToaster

Adobe Dreamweaver leads on 0 checks, TemplateToaster on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdobe Dreamweaver · 8.6/10
  • Free trialonly Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Most featuresTemplateToaster · 2 of 5

Adobe Dreamweaver scores higher on our rubric for web design software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Adobe Dreamweaver is the better fit for developers needing code-first web design. TemplateToaster is the better fit for windows users exporting CMS website themes.

  • Adobe Dreamweaver fits best

    Developers needing code-first web design

  • TemplateToaster fits best

    Windows users exporting CMS website themes

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Side by side

Feature Adobe Dreamweaver 8.6/10 Visit ↗ TemplateToaster 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #5 in Web Design Software #7 in Web Design Software
Best for Developers needing code-first web design Windows users exporting CMS website themes
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $49 one-time
Free plan — —
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows
Support Community, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Adobe Dreamweaver 0/5 · TemplateToaster 2/5
Responsive design Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Prototype interactions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Code export Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Design systems Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Responsive drag-and-drop editing with HTML5 and CSS3 output
  • Exports themes for WordPress, Joomla, Magento, Drupal, and more
  • $49 one-time Standard plan includes unlimited websites and FTP
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
  • Runs on Windows; Mac use depends on a virtual machine
  • No free plan is listed
  • Desktop software may not suit browser-based collaboration workflows
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…

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TemplateToaster is a Windows desktop website and theme builder for creating responsive sites and CMS templates without extensive coding. It supports starting from scratch or customizing pre-designed themes, with a drag-and-drop canvas,…

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  1. Adobe DreamweaverWeb Design Software 8.67-day trial
  2. TemplateToasterWeb Design Software 8.2Paid

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

  • TemplateToaster — where it wins

    • Responsive drag-and-drop editing with HTML5 and CSS3 output
    • Exports themes for WordPress, Joomla, Magento, Drupal, and more
    • $49 one-time Standard plan includes unlimited websites and FTP

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows; Mac use depends on a virtual machine
    • No free plan is listed
    • Desktop software may not suit browser-based collaboration workflows
  • Adobe Dreamweaver8.6/10 · 7-day trial

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

    Visit siteFull verdict →
  • TemplateToaster8.2/10 · Paid

    A Windows-based visual builder with responsive editing, CMS exports, and a $49 one-time Standard plan.

    Try TemplateToasterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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