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Beaver Builder vs Divi

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 visual theme and builder from Elegant Themes with unlimited-site licences, 2,000+ layouts and the rebuilt Divi 5 engine.

Est. installs~1.5M
From$89/yr
ModelPremium
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Choose Beaver Builder if…

  • You need white label
  • You want to start with a free version

Choose Divi if…

  • You need popup builder
  • You prefer the more widely used option

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

At a glance

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

Feature comparison

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Feature
Beaver Builder
Divi
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.

Divi Included

Real-time on-canvas visual builder in every plan.

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.

Divi Not included

Uses its own Visual Builder rather than working as Gutenberg blocks.

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

Responsive editing per breakpoint, with custom breakpoints.

Divi Included

Seven predefined breakpoints with adjustable widths in Divi 5.

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.

Divi Included

Design variables plus class-based presets that update site-wide.

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

Lite supports flexbox and CSS grid layouts.

Divi Included

Divi 5 adds flexbox and CSS grid layout systems.

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.

Divi Included

Custom CSS on modules, rows, sections and pages.

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.

Divi Included

Undo, redo and history states inside the builder.

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

Beaver Builder AI generates editable modules from prompts.

Divi Via add-on

Divi AI is a paid service ($193/year alone or in Divi Pro); limited free trial use.

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.

Divi Included

2,000+ premade layouts included.

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.

Divi Included

200+ modules covering sliders, tabs, galleries, pricing tables and more.

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

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

Divi Included

Popups built with Divi 5 Canvases and interactions rather than a separate tool.

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

Contact, subscribe and login form modules are premium.

Divi Included

Contact form and email opt-in modules included.

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

Entrance animations on rows, columns and modules.

Divi Included

Entrance animations, scroll effects, hover states and interactions.

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.

Divi Included

Global headers, footers and custom templates in every plan.

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.

Divi Included

Dynamic content from post data and custom fields.

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.

Divi Included

Custom field values, including ACF fields, available through dynamic content.

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

Loop Builder included in every paid plan.

Divi Included

Divi 5 Loop Builder for posts, terms and users.

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.

Divi Included

Conditions by user role, device, date, cart status and more.

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

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

Divi Included

Woo modules for product, cart and checkout templates in the Theme Builder.

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.

Divi Partial

Divi 5 adds critical CSS and on-demand scripts, though output is still heavier than lean builders.

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.

Divi Partial

Divi 5 drops shortcodes for a block-style format, but layouts still need Divi to render.

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

User Access settings limit roles to editing existing content.

Divi Included

Role Editor restricts modules, tabs and settings per role, allowing content-only edits.

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

Branding tab replaces the Beaver Builder name and logo.

Divi Third-party

No built-in rebranding; third-party plugins such as Divi Ghoster fill the gap.

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

Custom module API with native settings panels.

Divi Included

Divi 5 ships a new API for custom modules 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.

Divi Included

Divi Cloud syncs layouts across sites; 50 items free, unlimited with Divi Pro.

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

Divi Premium

Divi$89 per year, Unlimited
Divi Pro$277 per year, Unlimited
Divi Lifetime$249 lifetime, Unlimited
Divi Lifetime + Pro$297 lifetime, Unlimited

Downloads trend

Beaver Builder

17,269 downloads last week

Divi

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

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

Beaver Builder and Divi are closely matched on features (92/100 and 92/100). The differences are in the details: Beaver Builder adds white label, while Divi 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. Divi: included. Popups built with Divi 5 Canvases and interactions rather than a separate tool.

White label

Beaver Builder: paid version (Unlimited). Divi: third-party. 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 Divi?

Beaver Builder and Divi are closely matched on features (92/100 and 92/100). The differences are in the details: Beaver Builder adds white label, while Divi 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 Divi free?

Divi is premium only. Paid plans start at $89/yr.

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