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Beaver Builder vs Elementor

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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Elementor

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 (7,322)

The most widely installed visual page builder for WordPress, with a free drag-and-drop editor and Pro plans adding theme, popup, form and WooCommerce builders.

Free installs10M+
From$60/yr
UpdatedOct 2026
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Choose Beaver Builder if…

  • You need white label
  • You weigh user ratings (4.7 vs 4.5 on WordPress.org)

Choose Elementor if…

  • You need popup builder
  • You want the lower entry price ($60/yr vs $89/yr)
  • You prefer the more widely used option

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

At a glance

Beaver Builder
Elementor
92/100
Feature score
90/100
23 of 25
Features included
23 of 25
4.7/5
WordPress.org rating
4.5/5
100K+
Active installs
10M+
80%
Support threads resolved
69%

Feature comparison

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Feature
Beaver Builder
Elementor
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.

Elementor Included

Live drag-and-drop editing on the front end in the free plugin.

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.

Elementor Not included

Uses its own separate editor rather than Gutenberg blocks.

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

Responsive editing per breakpoint, with custom breakpoints.

Elementor Included

Per-device settings with custom breakpoints in the free version.

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.

Elementor Included

Global colours and fonts, plus v4 classes and variables, are free.

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

Lite supports flexbox and CSS grid layouts.

Elementor Included

Flexbox and grid containers are part of the free editor.

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.

Elementor Paid version Advanced Solo

Per-element and page custom CSS need Advanced Solo or higher.

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.

Elementor Included

Revision history and undo/redo are included free.

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

Beaver Builder AI generates editable modules from prompts.

Elementor Partial

AI for text, images, code and layouts with limited free credits; larger allowances come with One plans.

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.

Elementor Included

Free template library and kits; Pro unlocks more templates.

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.

Elementor Included

40+ free widgets; Pro adds up to 85 more such as sliders and pricing tables.

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

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

Elementor Paid version Advanced Solo

Popup Builder with triggers and conditions starts at Advanced Solo.

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

Contact, subscribe and login form modules are premium.

Elementor Paid version Essential

Form widget in Essential; stored submissions require Advanced Solo.

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

Entrance animations on rows, columns and modules.

Elementor Included

Entrance animations free; scroll and mouse motion effects are Pro.

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.

Elementor Paid version Essential

Headers, footers, singles and archives in every Pro 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.

Elementor Paid version Essential

Dynamic tags for post and site data from Essential upward.

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.

Elementor Paid version Advanced Solo

Full custom-field and custom post type support listed from Advanced Solo.

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

Loop Builder included in every paid plan.

Elementor Paid version Advanced Solo

Loop Grid and Loop Carousel are in Advanced Solo and higher.

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.

Elementor Paid version Advanced Solo

Element display conditions by date, role or page type need an Advanced-level plan.

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

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

Elementor Paid version Advanced Solo

Product, shop, cart and checkout templates from Advanced Solo.

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.

Elementor Partial

v4 atomic elements render leaner HTML; legacy widgets add wrapper markup.

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.

Elementor Partial

Content is kept on removal, but layouts and styling depend on the plugin.

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

User Access settings limit roles to editing existing content.

Elementor Partial

Free can block roles from the editor; Pro adds content-only editing.

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

Branding tab replaces the Beaver Builder name and logo.

Elementor Not included

No official rebranding option; agencies rely on third-party plugins.

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

Custom module API with native settings panels.

Elementor Included

Documented APIs for custom widgets, controls and dynamic tags.

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.

Elementor Paid version Essential

Cloud Templates reusable across sites; 10 items on Essential, more on higher plans.

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

Elementor Freemium

Free$0
Essential$60 per year, 1 site
Advanced Solo$84 per year, 1 site
Advanced$108 per year, 3 sites
Expert$204 per year, 25 sites
One$228 per year, 1 site
One Agency$540 per year, Unlimited

Downloads trend

Beaver Builder

17,021 downloads last week

Elementor

1,205,057 downloads last week

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

Beaver Builder and Elementor are closely matched on features (92/100 and 90/100). The differences are in the details: Beaver Builder adds white label, while Elementor adds popup builder. Paid plans start at $89/yr for Beaver Builder and $60/yr for Elementor. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Biggest differences

Popup builder

Beaver Builder: not included. Elementor: paid version (Advanced Solo). Popup Builder with triggers and conditions starts at Advanced Solo.

White label

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

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FAQ

Which is better, Beaver Builder or Elementor?

Beaver Builder and Elementor are closely matched on features (92/100 and 90/100). The differences are in the details: Beaver Builder adds white label, while Elementor adds popup builder. Paid plans start at $89/yr for Beaver Builder and $60/yr for Elementor. 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 Elementor free?

Elementor has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $60/yr.

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