Breakdance vs Divi
Updated 5 Oct 2026. 25 features compared side by side.
Themeless visual site builder from Soflyy with a free version downloaded from its site, and Pro plans adding WooCommerce, loops and conditions.
Premium visual theme and builder from Elegant Themes with unlimited-site licences, 2,000+ layouts and the rebuilt Divi 5 engine.
Choose Breakdance if…
- You want to start with a free version
Choose Divi if…
- You want the more complete feature set (92/100 vs 85/100)
- You want the lower entry price ($89/yr vs $99.99/yr)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Where we have verified data for both, Breakdance and Divi match on every feature we track (22 in common). 2 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Breakdance DiviEditing7/87/8
Visual editor included in the free plan.
Real-time on-canvas visual builder in every plan.
Uses its own editor rather than Gutenberg blocks.
Uses its own Visual Builder rather than working as Gutenberg blocks.
Per-breakpoint settings in the editor.
Seven predefined breakpoints with adjustable widths in Divi 5.
Global colours and typography free; class manager is Pro.
Design variables plus class-based presets that update site-wide.
Layout sections use modern flexbox and grid controls.
Divi 5 adds flexbox and CSS grid layout systems.
Custom CSS and PHP/HTML code are Pro features.
Custom CSS on modules, rows, sections and pages.
Editor history panel documented for stepping back through changes.
Undo, redo and history states inside the builder.
Paid Breakdance AI writer (needs OpenAI key); MCP agent support also offered.
Divi AI is a paid service ($193/year alone or in Divi Pro); limited free trial use.
Elements & templates5/55/5
About 100 templates free; Pro unlocks 1,000+.
2,000+ premade layouts included.
About 80 elements free, about 145 in Pro.
200+ modules covering sliders, tabs, galleries, pricing tables and more.
Free has on-click triggers and limits; scroll, exit and inactivity triggers need Pro.
Popups built with Divi 5 Canvases and interactions rather than a separate tool.
Free stores submissions; email, webhook and marketing actions need Pro.
Contact form and email opt-in modules included.
Interactions and animation options in the editor.
Entrance animations, scroll effects, hover states and interactions.
Theme & dynamic6/66/6
Themeless control of headers, footers and templates in the free plan.
Global headers, footers and custom templates in every plan.
Free covers basic post and term fields; full dynamic data is Pro.
Dynamic content from post data and custom fields.
ACF and Meta Box integration, including repeaters, is Pro.
Custom field values, including ACF fields, available through dynamic content.
Post Loop Builder is a Pro feature.
Divi 5 Loop Builder for posts, terms and users.
Element display conditions are Pro; free is very limited.
Conditions by user role, device, date, cart status and more.
Custom shop, product, cart, checkout and account pages need Pro.
Woo modules for product, cart and checkout templates in the Theme Builder.
Performance & workflow4/65/6
Clean markup and performance focus advertised for all plans.
Divi 5 adds critical CSS and on-demand scripts, though output is still heavier than lean builders.
No documentation found on content after removing Breakdance.
Divi 5 drops shortcodes for a block-style format, but layouts still need Divi to render.
Client mode limits roles to editing content; access control is Pro.
Role Editor restricts modules, tabs and settings per role, allowing content-only edits.
No white-label documentation found.
No built-in rebranding; third-party plugins such as Divi Ghoster fill the gap.
Element Studio for custom elements is available free.
Divi 5 ships a new API for custom modules and integrations.
Design Sets share sections or whole sites via a URL; recipients need a licence.
Divi Cloud syncs layouts across sites; 50 items free, unlimited with Divi Pro.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Breakdance Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Pro Single Site | $99.99 per year, 1 site |
| Pro Unlimited | $199.99 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 |
Verdict
Divi scores higher on our feature checklist (92/100 against 85/100). Only Breakdance has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
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, Breakdance or Divi?
Divi scores higher on our feature checklist (92/100 against 85/100). Only Breakdance has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
Divi includes 23 of the 25 features we track, against 22 for Breakdance. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Breakdance free?
Breakdance has a free version. Paid plans start at $99.99/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 Breakdance or Divi. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.