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Beaver Builder vs Bricks Builder

Updated 5 Oct 2026. 25 features compared side by side.

Beaver Builder

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 (394)

Stable, developer-friendly front-end page builder with a free Lite version; paid plans now include the Beaver Themer theme builder.

Free installs100K+
From$89/yr
UpdatedOct 2026
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Premium site builder delivered as a WordPress theme, popular with developers for clean output, query loops and every feature in every plan.

Est. installs~150K
From$79/yr
ModelPremium
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Choose Beaver Builder if…

  • You need white label
  • You want to start with a free version
  • You prefer the more widely used option

Choose Bricks Builder if…

  • You need popup builder
  • You want the lower entry price ($79/yr vs $89/yr)

Beaver Builder includes 1 feature that Bricks Builder lacks, including White label; Bricks Builder has 1 that Beaver Builder lacks, including Popup builder. Both include 22 of the 25 features we track.

At a glance

Beaver Builder
Bricks Builder
92/100
Feature score
93/100
23 of 25
Features included
23 of 25
4.7/5
WordPress.org rating
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100K+
Active installs
n/a
80%
Support threads resolved
n/a

Feature comparison

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Feature
Beaver Builder
Bricks Builder
Editing7/87/8
Visual front-end editor KeyEdit pages visually on the front end, seeing the real design as you build.
Beaver Builder Included

Front-end drag-and-drop editing in the free Lite plugin.

Bricks Builder Included

Front-end visual editor for full site editing.

Built on the block editorWorks inside Gutenberg as blocks rather than a separate editor.
Beaver Builder Not included

Separate front-end editor rather than Gutenberg blocks.

Bricks Builder Not included

Separate builder; can convert content to and from Gutenberg blocks.

Responsive controls KeySeparate settings per breakpoint for desktop, tablet and mobile.
Beaver Builder Included

Responsive editing per breakpoint, with custom breakpoints.

Bricks Builder Included

Unlimited custom breakpoints, desktop-first or mobile-first.

Global styles & design tokensSite-wide colours, fonts and spacing reused across elements.
Beaver Builder Paid version Starter

Global Styles and colour palettes are premium only.

Bricks Builder Included

Global colours, classes, variables and theme styles.

Flexbox & CSS grid layoutsModern container layouts using flexbox and CSS grid.
Beaver Builder Included

Lite supports flexbox and CSS grid layouts.

Bricks Builder Included

Flexbox and CSS grid layouts throughout.

Custom CSS per elementAdd custom CSS to individual elements or sections.
Beaver Builder Partial

CSS/JS at page and site level; elements take classes and IDs rather than per-module CSS boxes.

Bricks Builder Included

Custom CSS per element plus custom code areas.

Revision history & undoStep back through changes and restore earlier versions.
Beaver Builder Included

Uses WordPress revisions with preview and restore from the Tools menu, plus undo/redo.

Bricks Builder Included

Revisions panel keeps up to 100 per post by default.

AI assistantGenerate layouts, text, images or code with built-in AI.
Beaver Builder Paid version Plus

Beaver Builder AI generates editable modules from prompts.

Bricks Builder Partial

No built-in generator; AI abilities let external MCP agents edit the site.

Elements & templates4/55/5
Template library KeyReady-made page and section templates.
Beaver Builder Paid version Starter

Lite has a few templates; 170+ templates and rows need a paid plan.

Bricks Builder Included

Pre-made templates, wireframes and community templates in all plans.

Large element libraryWide range of widgets/elements (sliders, tabs, galleries, pricing tables and more).
Beaver Builder Paid version Starter

Lite has about 20 basic modules; sliders, tabs, pricing tables and more are premium.

Bricks Builder Included

110+ elements included in every plan.

Popup builderDesign popups with triggers and display conditions.
Beaver Builder Not included

No native popup builder; third-party add-ons are needed.

Bricks Builder Included

Popup Builder with triggers and conditions in all plans.

Built-in formsContact or lead forms built into the builder.
Beaver Builder Paid version Starter

Contact, subscribe and login form modules are premium.

Bricks Builder Included

Form element with customisable fields and actions.

Motion effects & animationsEntrance animations, scroll and hover effects.
Beaver Builder Included

Entrance animations on rows, columns and modules.

Bricks Builder Included

Interactions on click, hover, scroll and load.

Theme & dynamic6/66/6
Theme builder KeyDesign headers, footers, archives and single templates.
Beaver Builder Paid version Starter

Beaver Themer is included in all paid plans; not available in Lite.

Bricks Builder Included

Header, footer, archive and single templates with conditions.

Dynamic content KeyPull post fields, custom fields and site data into designs.
Beaver Builder Paid version Starter

Themer field connections insert post and site data.

Bricks Builder Included

Dynamic data tags throughout the builder.

ACF / custom field supportUse Advanced Custom Fields, Meta Box or similar in designs.
Beaver Builder Paid version Starter

Themer connects to ACF, Pods, Meta Box and similar.

Bricks Builder Included

Supports ACF, Meta Box, Pods, JetEngine and Toolset.

Query loops & listingsBuild custom post grids/listings with your own loop design.
Beaver Builder Paid version Starter

Loop Builder included in every paid plan.

Bricks Builder Included

Query Loop Builder with AJAX pagination and infinite scroll.

Display conditionsShow elements or templates based on rules (user role, page type, date…).
Beaver Builder Paid version Starter

Visibility rules and Themer conditional logic in paid plans.

Bricks Builder Included

Element and template conditions to show or hide content.

WooCommerce builder KeyDesign product, shop, cart and checkout templates.
Beaver Builder Paid version Starter

Themer templates for shop, product, cart, checkout and account pages.

Bricks Builder Included

Shop, product, cart and checkout templates in every plan.

Performance & workflow6/65/6
Lightweight output KeyMinimal markup/CSS/JS on the front end; assets loaded only when used.
Beaver Builder Included

Lightweight output without extra wrapper layers is a core claim.

Bricks Builder Included

Lean, minimal markup is a central design goal.

Content survives deactivationPages keep readable content (not shortcodes) if the builder is removed.
Beaver Builder Included

Layouts stored in WordPress so core content stays accessible if removed.

Bricks Builder Partial

Optional setting saves Bricks content as block editor data too; off by default.

Role & client permissionsLimit what clients or roles can edit.
Beaver Builder Included

User Access settings limit roles to editing existing content.

Bricks Builder Included

Builder Access: full, edit-content-only, none, or custom capabilities per role.

White labelRebrand the builder for client sites.
Beaver Builder Paid version Unlimited

Branding tab replaces the Beaver Builder name and logo.

Bricks Builder Not included

No official rebranding feature listed.

Developer APIHooks/APIs for custom elements and integrations.
Beaver Builder Included

Custom module API with native settings panels.

Bricks Builder Included

Developer API for custom elements and integrations.

Cloud templates / multisiteSave and reuse templates across sites (cloud library).
Beaver Builder Via add-on

Cloud libraries via Assistant Pro: one free library, unlimited on paid Assistant Pro plans.

Bricks Builder Included

Remote templates let you pull templates from other sites.

Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?

Pricing compared

Beaver Builder Freemium

Free$0
Starter$89 per year, 1 site
Plus$179 per year, 3 sites
Professional$299 per year, 50 sites
Unlimited$546 per year, Unlimited

Bricks Builder Premium

Starter$79 per year, 1 site
Business$149 per year, 3 sites
Agency$249 per year, Unlimited
Ultimate Lifetime$599 lifetime, Unlimited

Downloads trend

Beaver Builder

16,790 downloads last week

Bricks Builder

No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

Beaver Builder and Bricks Builder are closely matched on features (92/100 and 93/100). The differences are in the details: Beaver Builder adds white label, while Bricks Builder adds popup builder. Only Beaver Builder has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Biggest differences

Popup builder

Beaver Builder: not included. Bricks Builder: included. Popup Builder with triggers and conditions in all plans.

White label

Beaver Builder: paid version (Unlimited). Bricks Builder: not included. Branding tab replaces the Beaver Builder name and logo.

Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.

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FAQ

Which is better, Beaver Builder or Bricks Builder?

Beaver Builder and Bricks Builder are closely matched on features (92/100 and 93/100). The differences are in the details: Beaver Builder adds white label, while Bricks Builder adds popup builder. Only Beaver Builder has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Which has more features?

They are level: both include 23 of the 25 page builders features we track.

Is Beaver Builder free?

Beaver Builder has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $89/yr.

Is Bricks Builder free?

Bricks Builder is premium only. Paid plans start at $79/yr.

Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Beaver Builder or Bricks Builder. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.