# Adobe Dreamweaver Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Adobe Dreamweaver the right Website Builder solution for you? Explore 109 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/233245/Adobe-Dreamweaver/reviews --- Adobe Dreamweaver 4.5 (109) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/233245/Adobe-Dreamweaver/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Adobe Dreamweaver Ease of use 4.0 Customer Service 4.1 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Joshua F Marketing AssistantAutomotive, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It’s a solid tool for building and updating websites, and the live preview and flexible editing options have made my projects easier and more efficient.“ December 11, 2025 Joshua F Marketing AssistantAutomotive, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “One thing I don’t love about Dreamweaver is that it can feel a bit outdated compared to newer web editors.“ December 11, 2025 Pauline P Senior Graphic DesignerHospitality, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It makes it much easier to spot issues, adjust layout, and work more efficiently.“ November 5, 2025 DB David B MarketingMachinery, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The interface can feel outdated compared to modern website builders, and beginners might find it difficult to use without prior coding knowledge.“ March 24, 2025 BR Brandon R Registered Behavior TechnicianHospitality, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “My favorite features about Dreamweaver are the visual interface, code editor, and the real-time preview.“ March 6, 2025 CT Christopher T Senior CreativeDesign, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The code is also overcomplicated as it adds different parts when using the visual editor.“ April 7, 2025 DB David B MarketingMachinery, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Dreamweaver is a solid choice for web developers who prefer a mix of visual design and manual coding. While it may not be as popular as before, it still offers useful tools for building websites.“ March 24, 2025 Bijay S Senior Graphic DesignerDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Adobe Dreamweaver is very heavy software which makes it slow in preview and It takes time to open the software.“ December 8, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 109 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Pauline P. Senior Graphic Designer Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Convenient, User-Friendly Tool for HTML Templates" November 5, 2025 4.0 Overall, Dreamweaver has been a reliable and convenient tool for my workflow. The split view between code and visual layout is invaluable, especially when building or refining HTML emails. The interface is user-friendly and intuitive. Pros I primarily use Adobe Dreamweaver to create HTML templates and email signatures, and I appreciate having a visual preview right next to the code. It makes it much easier to spot issues, adjust layout, and work more efficiently. Cons Some features may feel somewhat outdated compared to modern web-building tools. It also has more functionality than I really need for simple template work. Review Source Jeremy D. Designer Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Dreamweaver: A Good Place to Start" January 13, 2022 4.0 Dreamweaver allowed me to deploy sites quickly in the early 00's while learning more complex coding skills. Pros Dreamweaver is a perfect place for beginners to literally see how CSS and HTML editing affects a webpage. The Live Edit view is amazing, and you can have a pane of code open on the left, and see your website change on the right. Dreamweaver was key in launching my web design career. The automatic FTP-updating is excellent too. Cons However, the application is quite bloated and heavy, and was slow to keep up with advances in CSS editing over the last 15 years. Again, if you have Adobe CC and you want to start coding, give this a try. I have since moved on to Sublime Text for web coding/editing. Alternatives considered [HTML Editor](https://www.capterra.com/p/152212/HTML-Editor/) Reason for choosing Adobe Dreamweaver A clean, clear interface. And the first app to ever allow live previews of your web code. Switched from [HTML Editor](https://www.capterra.com/p/152212/HTML-Editor/) Dreamweaver allowed me to SEE how code works. Review Source BB Barbra B. Web Developer Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Limited, limiting, and buggy as could be." June 28, 2023 2.0 Between the highway robbery pricing model and the bugs and issues, I don't recommend this program to anyone. It's more trouble and expense than it's worth. Pros I've been a Dreamweaver user since the Macromedia days, more than 20 years now. The convenience of being able to find your place in the code with just a click is hard to beat. That's the end of the list of pros. Cons With each version of the program the quality drops. I noted that another reviewer said to works smoothly across all platforms. This is not at all true. The program on Mac is so bad that I now just use Notepad for simple things, because I won't have to struggle with Notepad. Dreamweaver is less buggy on Windows, but after all these years you'd think they'd have worked out the kinks. Support for webp, which was introduced in 2010, is still non-existent. The program will display webp images, but will not allow you to choose them from the file list because it doesn't actually recognize them as an image file. It's slow, and the cache is a constant issue that has to be addressed. Review Source Martin D. Owner, Chief Developer Internet Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great software if you are already invested in the Adobe Creative Cloud way of working" August 24, 2023 5.0 I use it to build fairly simple brochure sites because working with large sites can slow the the app down a lot. Overall, I find it more useful than not, but it's a case of choosing the best app for the site I want to design and develop. Pros It integrates well with the rest of the Creative Cloud apps. Cons The UI. It's so crowded and creates a steeper learning curve than it needs to be. Alternatives considered [Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) Reason for choosing Adobe Dreamweaver I use both. If I want to create a quick Bootstrap site, Dreamweaver is a great starting point, in my experience. Switched from [Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) I used to use Dreamweaver many years ago, and just wanted to see how it had progressed over the years. Review Source Tobel A. IT technician Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Dreamweaver Review" December 16, 2021 5.0 I was able to successfully build my first stable site with the app despite being an a mature at Htlm. The there interfaces (live, design and code view) makes Adobe Dreamweaver the ideal product. Pros Unlike other products in line, you are able to work off with your html edit, the API is so user friendly and more so easy for all code beginners. I say it's the most effective software for a mature site builders. Cons Switching from design mode to code seems alittle out of line for tables. Switched from [HTML Editor](https://www.capterra.com/p/152212/HTML-Editor/) Every was a hustle before... Now templates are easy to edit using Adobe dream weaver. Review Source CT Christopher T. Senior Creative Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great visual editor for web and much more." April 7, 2025 4.0 I have used Dreamwever for web, email and display banners and it does everything I need and more. I have moved away to simpler text editor for coding now as I dont feel I need everything Dreamweaver offers. But it is a great programme and offers a lot. Pros Dreamweaver is a multi-functional programme that can be used for coding and designing for web with a visual-based design option. Cons It is overloaded with windows and options which can be a bit overwhelming if you just need a simple code based editor for coding emails. The code is also overcomplicated as it adds different parts when using the visual editor. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO Online Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Dreamweaver must be revamped." February 16, 2025 4.0 I use it for less complex tasks and therefore, I do not overwork myself so I feel comfortable using it. Pros Visual & Code Editing: Combines a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) interface with a powerful code editor. Good for Beginners & Intermediate Users: Offers templates and live preview features to simplify web design. Supports Multiple Languages: Works with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and more. Integration with Adobe Products: Seamless workflow with Photoshop, Illustrator, and other Adobe tools. Responsive Design Features: Helps create mobile-friendly websites. Cons Expensive: Requires an Adobe subscription, which might not be worth it compared to free alternatives like VS Code or Brackets. Not Ideal for Advanced Developers. Can Feel Outdated. Review Source Joshua F. Marketing Assistant Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Helpful Tool for Creating Websites" December 11, 2025 5.0 Overall, I’ve had a great experience using Dreamweaver. It’s a solid tool for building and updating websites, and the live preview and flexible editing options have made my projects easier and more efficient. Pros What I like most about Dreamweaver is how it lets me build and edit websites without feeling overwhelmed. I really like that I can switch between code view and design view, so I can see exactly what I’m creating in real time. It also helps catch mistakes and makes organizing my files easier, which saves a lot of time. Cons One thing I don’t love about Dreamweaver is that it can feel a bit outdated compared to newer web editors. It can also be kind of heavy on your computer, and some features are a little confusing if you don’t use them often. Review Source Sarah M. Owner Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Dreamweaver is a web designers dream" November 28, 2025 4.0 I am pleased with the overall value for money and the customer support is excellent. The team is always willing to help and there is a large resource bank. Pros Adobe Dreamweaver has advanced web design capabilities that allow you to integrate templates and other page layout features. It's ease of use makes it a useful tool for new and advanced web creation. Cons Adobe Dreamweaver has some significant learning curves - but once you understand the overall features it is easy to navigate. Knowledge of CMS and HTML is a plus. Review Source BR Brandon R. Registered Behavior Technician Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Learning the Basics of Web Pages" March 6, 2025 5.0 While the older models of Dreamweaver required heavy knowledge of manual coding, the current edition allows you to use the Design view to show a visual representation of a web page that can be edited. It solves the complex problem of learning HTML coding from scratch. Pros My favorite features about Dreamweaver are the visual interface, code editor, and the real-time preview. The learning curve is nice for beginners. Cons Browser compatibility issues. Even with the real-time preview, there are a lot of glitches and formatting problems that aren't ideal for older computer models. You have to rely on making web pages that cater to the large majority. Review Source DB David B. Marketing Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A good tool for web development" March 24, 2025 5.0 Dreamweaver is a solid choice for web developers who prefer a mix of visual design and manual coding. While it may not be as popular as before, it still offers useful tools for building websites. Pros Dreamweaver provides a great balance between visual design and coding, making it easier to create and edit websites. It supports multiple programming languages and integrates well with other Adobe products. Cons The interface can feel outdated compared to modern website builders, and beginners might find it difficult to use without prior coding knowledge. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Graphic designer Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Build your Website at ease with Adobe Dreamweaver " April 13, 2024 5.0 Pros It is realistic, it provides many and advanced features when designing, templates Cons May take up a lot of space and memory of the pc, maybe difficult to use with proper training Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The easiest and fastest program to write your code quickly and easily." May 6, 2022 4.0 Since I am in this specialty, I advise beginners to use it in the beginning, because they will consider this a beginning for them. Do not rely on all the facilities that the program offers you, because you will feel lazy, I promise you. Pros It provides a lot of time, flexibility and power for designers and developers without any prior experience in HTML instructions, and is considered a helper for beginners in the field of developing and creating sites due to its various features designed specifically to serve hobbyists and beginners. A very powerful feature in Dreamweaver is the auto-complete feature, spell check, and ensures the correct construction of code, and this is a feature that saves time for everyone and is very important at the same time. Adobe Dreamweaver provides a set of primitive templates that you can modify any of them at any time you want. Cons Despite attempts to modify the design environment of the program, it is not without some errors. I feel lazy sometimes from the severity of the facilities that the program has. Review Source TC Tracey C. Digital Strategy Manager Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect for coders and non-coders" May 27, 2022 5.0 I've been using Dreamweaver since I first started in the web design business in 1999! Whilst I do a lot of work in WordPress these days I often go back to Dreamweaver to tweak some code and create HTML pages and emails. Pros You don't need to be an HTML coder in order to use Dreamweaver. The option to be able to be able to do everything in Design View means you can see exactly how the web page will look. If you're an HTML coder it's great to be able to use the Design View but you can also dig into the code and make edits if you need to tweak something. It has an FTP function so you can quickly upload files when they've been saved. Cons Occasionally it can't see certain files on the server and very occasionally it won't connect whereas a standalone FTP client will. I preferred it when you could buy the software on CD and didn't have to have an Adobe license. Review Source PG Patrick G. CEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "How I think Dreamweaver rates in 2022" March 23, 2022 4.0 I started coding with Dreamweaver back when I was in school (I have very fond memories of it!), I've kept it in my repertoire of web development software, and now that I run a small web development business I still use it when I want to code a page that I need to visualize while I program it Pros Definitely a quick and responsive way of creating a website, coding and seeing the font end results change in real-time is a great way of getting things done in a time-saving manner Cons Sometimes it can feel a little too concentrated on the visual instead of the code, many features are not necessary for cases when you strickly want to be coding Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Front-End Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Dreamweaver Review" January 17, 2022 4.0 Dreamnweaver provides a good starting point for people wanting to pursure web development. My web development career started with Dreamweaver and progressed to writing and editing code through a coding editor. Pros Adobe Dreamweaver is a great tool for people beginning web development. It enables you to create web pages without any coding knowledge. Adobe Dreamweaver allows you to work/view your web pages with both a WYSIWYG editor (drag and drop) and a code based editor. Both methods side by side in Dreamweaver can help with learning to understand code. Adobe Dreamweaver has many pre-coded widgets that can be added to your website pages, such as buttons, video and images. What could normally take an experienced coder hours to develop can be done in minutes in Dreamweaver. Cons This piece of software requires you to pay for the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is a monthly fee. This can become expensive on a monthly basis. Review Source DM Dehn M. Owner Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "DreamWeaver and Adobe product user for 15 years" November 9, 2021 5.0 Fast... Easy.... Quick learning curve Pros I started out in the business I'm in using DW Flash and Ps.... At the time i had no experience and no idea what i was doing. DreamWeaver then and now was easy for me to pick up and just use. Which is a primary reason i was a Master Suite user for years before the CC changes.. Cons If anything about adobe is an issue its the price.... However i realize value from this every day and though price is an issue it is not a deal breaker Review Source Christian K. Programmer Analyst Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Better and cheaper options out there" June 30, 2022 4.0 I use Adobe Dreamweaver sparingly when working on some older websites that I developed a while back. It’s built-in ability to work over FTP is on the main reasons I still use it. Pros Dreamweaver is very stable as it’s been around for a long time and has the backing of Adobe. Cons It’s been around a long time and could use some modernizing and feature bloat removed. Review Source SB Shane B. Designer E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Everything I need" September 7, 2021 5.0 Overall, Dreamweaver is perfect for me. I've tried cheaper solutions, but I can't beat the functionality and ease of use with Dreamweaver. It handles everything I've thrown at it. Pros Dreamweaver is easy to use. I love that it is user-friendly. It has a clean interface and I can navigate the software with ease. Cons I don't have an area that I dislike with Dreamweaver. Review Source RI Robin I. Graphic Designer, Owner Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Dreamweaver: Dream or Nightmare?" January 29, 2024 5.0 As a graphic designer, design comes first. I am not a strong coder, so find myself searching online quite often for help. Fortunately, help is usually easy to find. Pros Allows user to design and code and easily switch between the two. The different views allow the user to see what the site will look like once completed. Cons If the user is not familiar with coding and website building, then Dreamweaver can be a nightmare to use. For users wanting a quick and easy site, Dreamweaver is not a good choice. Reason for choosing Adobe Dreamweaver Dreamweaver came as part of the suite from Adobe, and I was already a user. Review Source LH Lee H. Library Technician/IT/ Webmaster Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best HTML Program" March 16, 2022 5.0 Pros I've used Dreamweaver for nearly 20 years, back to Macromedia: it's the best overall software for building websites. I've recently upgraded after 12(!) years, and it's great to see things like Bootstrap supported. Cons It's expensive, but it's the only game in town. Review Source YT Yusuf T. Game Developer Program Development Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Real-Time Website development with Adobe Dreamweaver." June 1, 2022 4.0 Pros Dreamweaver is nice there is many options that we can use all the time and they are actually useful. With Dreamweaver we can develop websites much more fun than other IDE's. Cons Like i said there is so many options that we can use like Real-time development but they getting slow some time after and it annoys you so much you just have to wait for every code block you wrote. Review Source SH Sally H. Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Dreamweaver User" February 17, 2022 4.0 It is a nice option within the Adobe family. I am not a coder so this comes in handy for people like me. You can design it visually and then see the code on the back end. I don't use it as much since Word Press and a lot of the template are providing more option but this product give me customizations I need. Pros I like that it is included in Adobe Creative Cloud. It will also sync and update with the rest of my apps. I use Word Press for my websites but this is a great addition if I need custom code or something that Word Press is unable to provide in the template theme. Cons It is not intuitive. But I would say not all Adobe products are intuitive. I had to watch videos and ask for help but once I got it, it has been great. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CMO Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Web Design Software Application " June 18, 2022 5.0 Overall experience was great. Successfully created multiple websites. Pros Easy to use, easy to deploy, awesome templates, real time coding and super simple to code. Cons Integration with Filezilla is bit tricky. Review Source MM Masuzyo M. IT Specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Tool for Professional Web Developers" May 5, 2022 5.0 I first started building sites with Adobe dream weaver and it made quite easy for me to modify prebuilt HTML website templates and customize them into what my clients wanted Pros Predictive text, spell checks, automatic code error checking, a very good user interface and the Intuitive interface Cons I can frankly say that it's gotten more expensive to purchase and also that it does not have a web based version, meaning you need proper resources to run it effectively Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Website Builder](https://www.capterra.com/website-builder-software/)