Beaver Builder vs WPBakery Page Builder
Updated 5 Oct 2026. 25 features compared side by side.
Stable, developer-friendly front-end page builder with a free Lite version; paid plans now include the Beaver Themer theme builder.
Long-running premium drag-and-drop builder with front-end and back-end editors, a grid builder and role manager, sold as a one-time lifetime licence.
Choose Beaver Builder if…
- You need theme builder and built-in forms
- You also want display conditions and content survives deactivation
- You want the more complete feature set (92/100 vs 57/100)
- You want to start with a free version
Choose WPBakery Page Builder if…
- You want the lower entry price ($59/yr vs $89/yr)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Beaver Builder includes 5 features that WPBakery Page Builder lacks, including Built-in forms, Theme builder and Display conditions. Both include 18 of the 25 features we track.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Beaver Builder WPBakery Page BuilderEditing7/87/8
Front-end drag-and-drop editing in the free Lite plugin.
Front-end editor with drag and drop and inline text editing.
Separate front-end editor rather than Gutenberg blocks.
Uses its own front-end and back-end editors, storing content as shortcodes.
Responsive editing per breakpoint, with custom breakpoints.
Responsive column and visibility settings per device; fewer per-breakpoint style controls than modern builders.
Global Styles and colour palettes are premium only.
Skin Builder sets colours and spacing for the builder; no global colour/font token system.
Lite supports flexbox and CSS grid layouts.
Row and column grid with equal-height and content position options; no flexbox container element.
CSS/JS at page and site level; elements take classes and IDs rather than per-module CSS boxes.
Custom CSS from the builder or in advanced settings.
Uses WordPress revisions with preview and restore from the Tools menu, plus undo/redo.
Relies on WordPress post revisions; no dedicated builder history panel confirmed.
Beaver Builder AI generates editable modules from prompts.
WPBakery AI helps generate content and code; included with licences.
Elements & templates4/53/5
Lite has a few templates; 170+ templates and rows need a paid plan.
100+ predefined templates plus a downloadable cloud template library.
Lite has about 20 basic modules; sliders, tabs, pricing tables and more are premium.
50+ built-in content elements plus 250+ third-party add-ons.
No native popup builder; third-party add-ons are needed.
No popup builder; available through third-party add-ons.
Contact, subscribe and login form modules are premium.
No native form element; embeds Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms and Ninja Forms.
Entrance animations on rows, columns and modules.
CSS entrance animations and parallax backgrounds on rows and elements.
Theme & dynamic6/64/6
Beaver Themer is included in all paid plans; not available in Lite.
No header, footer or archive template builder in the plugin.
Themer field connections insert post and site data.
Grid Builder and ACF element show post data and custom fields; no general dynamic tags.
Themer connects to ACF, Pods, Meta Box and similar.
Use ACF fields on pages, posts and grid elements.
Loop Builder included in every paid plan.
Grid Builder designs custom post, portfolio and media grids.
Visibility rules and Themer conditional logic in paid plans.
No rule-based display conditions beyond device visibility.
Themer templates for shop, product, cart, checkout and account pages.
WooCommerce shortcodes available as elements; no product or checkout template builder.
Performance & workflow6/64/6
Lightweight output without extra wrapper layers is a core claim.
Shortcode-based output; v9.0 added smarter asset loading and smaller frontend assets.
Layouts stored in WordPress so core content stays accessible if removed.
Content is stored as shortcodes that remain if the plugin is removed.
User Access settings limit roles to editing existing content.
Role Manager controls which roles can use the builder and on which post types.
Branding tab replaces the Beaver Builder name and logo.
No white-label option is listed.
Custom module API with native settings panels.
Documented API for building custom elements; Shortcode Mapper for plugin shortcodes.
Cloud libraries via Assistant Pro: one free library, unlimited on paid Assistant Pro plans.
Cloud template library from WPBakery; your own templates are saved per site.
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 |
WPBakery Page Builder Premium
| Regular | $82 lifetime, 1 site |
|---|---|
| 5 Sites Bundle | $299 lifetime, 5 sites |
| 10 Sites Bundle | $592 lifetime, 10 sites |
| Support Plus | $59 per year, 1 site |
Downloads trend
Beaver Builder
17,269 downloads last week
WPBakery Page Builder
No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).
Verdict
Beaver Builder scores higher on our feature checklist (92/100 against 57/100) and includes theme builder, built-in forms and display conditions that WPBakery Page Builder does not. Only Beaver Builder has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Beaver Builder: paid version (Starter). WPBakery Page Builder: not included. Beaver Themer is included in all paid plans; not available in Lite.
Beaver Builder: paid version (Starter). WPBakery Page Builder: third-party. Contact, subscribe and login form modules are premium.
Beaver Builder: paid version (Starter). WPBakery Page Builder: not included. Visibility rules and Themer conditional logic in paid plans.
Beaver Builder: included. WPBakery Page Builder: not included. Layouts stored in WordPress so core content stays accessible if removed.
Beaver Builder: paid version (Unlimited). WPBakery Page Builder: not included. Branding tab replaces the Beaver Builder name and logo.
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FAQ
Which is better, Beaver Builder or WPBakery Page Builder?
Beaver Builder scores higher on our feature checklist (92/100 against 57/100) and includes theme builder, built-in forms and display conditions that WPBakery Page Builder does not. Only Beaver Builder has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
Beaver Builder includes 23 of the 25 features we track, against 18 for WPBakery Page Builder. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Beaver Builder free?
Beaver Builder has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $89/yr.
Is WPBakery Page Builder free?
WPBakery Page Builder is premium only. Paid plans start at $59/yr.
Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Beaver Builder or WPBakery Page Builder. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.