# Foundation and Foundry **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [April 9, 2019, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209 "2019-04-09T00:44:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![keyboard](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/keyboard/32/14621_2.png) [@keyboard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/keyboard)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209/1 "2019-04-09T00:44:35Z")
Can somebody please explain the difference between Foundation and Foundry in a way that I can understand… Why would I use One over the other ? As always Thanks did some searching on my own , I have a good understanding now but still could use more help ---
**Author:** ![robbeattie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/robbeattie/32/78_2.png) [@robbeattie](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/robbeattie)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209/2 "2019-04-09T07:12:45Z")
They’re similar in many ways. They’re ‘free-form’ frameworks based on the Stacks plugin. So instead of giving you a designed theme to work with, they let you create your own look and feel and give you loads of stacks elements to create menus, slideshows, columns, panels, contact forms, lightboxes, grids, galleries etc. Foundation has been around for longer but both have their admirers and both are excellent if you prefer to have more control over how your website looks - rather than using a pre-designed template. Whether one is more suited to what you want to achieve rather than the other is probably down to personal preference. Best way is to check out the many videos which showcase Foundation and Foundry and see which ‘chimes’ with you. Rob ---
**Author:** ![keyboard](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/keyboard/32/14621_2.png) [@keyboard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/keyboard)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209/3 "2019-04-09T14:03:40Z")
Thanks Rob Good advice So so much to learn but I am enjoying ---
**Author:** ![keyboard](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/keyboard/32/14621_2.png) [@keyboard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/keyboard)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209/4 "2019-04-09T14:13:40Z")
Can someone please direct me to the “Foundation” Site where I will purchase ---
**Author:** ![NeilUK](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/neiluk/32/23434_2.png) [@NeilUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/NeilUK)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209/5 "2019-04-09T14:14:35Z")
> **[Foundation 6 Stacks for RapidWeaver](https://www.foundationstacks.com/)** > > Foundation 6 stacks provide a drag and drop interface for website designers using RapidWeaver and Stacks. ---
**Author:** ![dave](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dave/32/147_2.png) [@dave](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dave)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209/6 "2019-04-09T14:15:43Z")
> **[Foundation 6 Stacks for RapidWeaver](https://www.foundationstacks.com/)** > > Foundation 6 stacks provide a drag and drop interface for website designers using RapidWeaver and Stacks. The theme is free - you’ll need to purchase the stacks. Although you can probably get by with the starter pack to begin with, you’ll almost certainly be back for the add-on bundles. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![martys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@martys](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/martys)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209/7 "2019-04-12T14:13:48Z")
Mr Workman makes excellent video tutorials on most if not all of his apps. IMO this enables a user to actually get more utility. Utility - usability = value to the user. ---
**Author:** ![Elixir](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/elixir/32/25498_2.png) [@Elixir](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Elixir)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209/8 "2019-04-12T14:55:09Z")
I’ve heard there’s a lot of tutorial videos for Foundry, Thunder, Potion Pack and Alloy as well. 😉 Foundry: [http://foundry.elixirgraphics.com/tutorials/](http://foundry.elixirgraphics.com/tutorials/) Alloy: [http://alloy.elixirgraphics.com/tutorials/](http://alloy.elixirgraphics.com/tutorials/) Thunder Pack: [https://foundry.elixirgraphics.com/addons/thunder-pack/](https://foundry.elixirgraphics.com/addons/thunder-pack/) Potion Pack: [https://foundry.elixirgraphics.com/addons/potion-pack/](https://foundry.elixirgraphics.com/addons/potion-pack/) _Just sayin’._ ---
**Author:** ![keyboard](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/keyboard/32/14621_2.png) [@keyboard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/keyboard)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209/9 "2019-04-12T15:56:01Z")
Being a newbe, I really appreciate all the tutorial Video’s… ---
**Author:** ![joeworkman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/joeworkman/32/23780_2.png) [@joeworkman](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/joeworkman)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209/10 "2019-04-12T19:55:35Z")
Glad to see you joining the Foundation family Ron! I hope that you enjoyed the video that I sent you today. Here is the Getting Started video series that you will want to watch. https://www.youtube.com/embed/1DUpMLdbq9w?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque&list=PLAwL8Kl4ijMo5tUIfFRSZFKW_eNdM4xvs ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/system/32/25301_2.png) [@system](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2019, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundation-and-foundry/26209/11 "2019-05-13T05:55:45Z")
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