What’s the difference between the legacy Editor and content editing in Webflow?

Understand how Webflow’s two content editing experiences compare.

Currently, members with the content editor site role can edit site content in one of two ways — via the legacy Editor or via the Webflow canvas. There are key differences between each option that we’ll cover below. For a full comparison between what you can do in the legacy Editor and what you can do with the content editor role in Webflow, check out this table.

Legacy Editor

The legacy Editor is a simplified interface that lets content editors update and add content to a site. Legacy Editor users can be added to sites with CMS, Business, and Enterprise Site plans, irrespective of Workspace plan. Each plan allows a different number of legacy Editors to be added for no additional cost. Learn how to invite teammates to work in the legacy Editor.

Legacy Editor limitations

• Not compatible with the Webflow AI Assistant
• Localization features aren’t supported
• No access to the Assets panel
• Comments aren’t supported
• Limited number of content editors depending on Site plan

Webflow canvas via the Content editor role

Members with the content editor role can edit site content and manage assets directly in Webflow’s core platform. This interface ensures that site designs stay untouched while one or more team members edit static and dynamic content simultaneously. A limited Workspace seat is required to assign a member the content editor role, irrespective of Workspace or Site plan. There is an additional cost for each seat you add, but there is no limit to the number of seats you purchase. Learn how to add seats to your Workspace.

Add a content editor to your site

To add a content editor to your site:

1. Go to your Workspace’s Team settings
2. Click Invite member
3. Type in the member’s email address, choose their role, and choose if they can publish
4. Click Review if your Workspace plan supports site-specific access
5. Click Invite if you have an open seat or Pay & invite if you’re purchasing a new seat

Learn more about managing seats and members in your Workspace.

Webflow canvas key benefits

• Compatible with modern Webflow features, including the Webflow AI Assistant and Localization
• Access to asset management in the Assets panel
• Ability to read, add, and resolve comments

• Can add unlimited content editors –– they'll need a Limited Seat in the Workspace