Elementor is one of the most popular page builders on WordPress. Their team continues to push new features and, as of 2021, it is now active on over 5 million websites. However, while Elemntor is an extraordinary tool, it does not necessarily mean that it is the right tool for you. If you are looking for an alternative, WordPress offers a lot of great page builders and theme builders other than Elementor.
In this article, we have compiled a list of 7 great alternatives for Elementor that can help you create individual pieces of content or even build your entire website.
1. Beaver Builder:
Beaver Builder is one of the oldest page builders on WordPress. It was launched back in 2014 and although it does not have a feature list as big as Elementor’s, it focuses on nailing the core features and creating a stable and consistent experience for its users. The Beaver Builder plugin is only a page builder for individual pieces of content, but it does have an extended Beaver Themer plugin that allows you to design your entire page. The pro version of this plugin starts at $99 which lets you use it on unlimited websites. If you want to add theme building functionality, you can always add the Beaver Themer extension, which costs $199.
Key Features:
- Visual, drag-and-drop builder
- Responsive design controls
- WooCommerce support
- Inline text editing
- 30+ content modules
Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder
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2. Oxygen:
If you are specifically looking for an alternative to Elementor Theme Builder, Oxygen might just be the best plugin for you. However, it is not recommended if you are looking to design individual pieces of content. Oxygen has a clean code and deep support for dynamic content, which makes it one of the best plugins for full website building. It comes with a Gutenberg block builder that lets you create reusable blocks using the drag-and-drop editor. It only comes in a premium version, where plans start at just $99, which includes lifetime updates and use on unlimited websites.
Key Features:
- Full WordPress website builder
- Clean Code
- Global color controls
- Visual, drag-and-drop interface
- WooCommerce support
- Gutenberg block builder
3. Brizy:
Brizy is another WordPress page builder that is very similar to Elementor in terms of pricing and features. One unique thing about Brizy is that it is not exclusively used for WordPress. It also has a standalone hosted version that can be a good option for creating simple pages or websites where you don’t need the full flexibility of WordPress. Just like Elementor, Brizy has a free version available for download on wordpress.org. For added features, you can buy the Brizy Pro that starts at $49.
Key Features:
- Keeps as many settings as possible inline
- Inline text editing
- Visual, drag-and-drop interface
- 26 free elements + 12 pro elements
- Theme builder with WooCommerce support
- Megamenu and Popup builder
4. WPBakery:
WPBakery is the most popular WordPress page builder plugin sold through Envato’s CodeCanyon marketplace. The only downside about it is that it is only a page builder. So, if you are looking for a theme builder, this might not be a great alternative for Elementor Pro theme builder. It only comes in a premium version which costs $64 for use on a single website. However, if you need to use it on multiple websites, this might turn out to be quite expensive.
Key Features:
- Includes backend and frontend interfaces
- Comes with a huge template library
- Responsive design controls
- Comes with a large library of third-party integrations via official or third-party add-ons
WPBakery WordPress Page builder
5. Visual Composer:
WPBakery (mentioned above) used to be known as the Visual Composer but they made a few changes and created a new and improved Visual Composer page builder plugin. Similar to Elementor, it comes with a free version that can be used to build content for individual posts or pages. The premium version, which starts at $45, can be used to add full theme building support, including support for dynamic content
Key Features:
- Visual, drag-and-drop interface
- 30+ free elements and 200+ pro elements
- WooCommerce support
- Popup builder
- Support for dynamic content like custom fields
Visual Composer WordPress Page Builder
6. Divi:
Divi is another popular page builder that offers tons of design/style rules via its interface. It also includes useful features like copy/paste styles, find/replace, and many more. Divi is a page builder that focuses on designers who want to be able to add several interesting styles and effects to their website. Divi also comes with a standalone plugin, along with being a WordPress page builder. It only has a premium version which starts at $89. This includes use on unlimited websites and access to all of the Elegant Themes’ products. Additionally, Divi also offers a lifetime license at $249.
Key Features:
- Inline text editing
- Comes in theme as well as a plugin version
- 40+ built-in content modules
- 100+ pre-made layout packs containing over 800 individual templates
- Responsive design settings
- Full theme builder support
7. Thrive Architect:
This is a page builder plugin from Thrive Themes that offers a speedy inline editing experience. Their interface is very similar to Elementor’s. Thrive Architect has a conversion-first focus with built-in elements that allow you to create email opt-in forms and drive actions. However, Thrive Architect only be used to build individual pieces of content. They offer a separate plugin called Thrive Theme Builder that lets you build full themes. It only comes in a premium version that starts at $67 for use on a single site.
Key Features:
- Visual, drag-and-drop editor
- Inline text editing
- Responsive design settings
- 269+ built-in templates
- Dynamic content support
Thrive Architect WordPress Page Builder
To Conclude:
While Elementor is great, these alternatives seem to work out well too! We hope this article has been helpful. Did you know about these options before? Let us know below! Thank you for reading, all the best, and stay safe!
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