Breakdance vs Spectra
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.
Gutenberg block library and visual builder from Brainstorm Force, with free blocks, patterns and popups plus a Pro add-on for dynamic content and loops.
Choose Breakdance if…
- You need WooCommerce builder
- You want the more complete feature set (85/100 vs 78/100)
Choose Spectra if…
- You need built on the block editor
- You want the lower entry price ($69/yr vs $99.99/yr)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Breakdance includes 1 feature that Spectra lacks, including WooCommerce builder; Spectra has 1 that Breakdance lacks, including Built on the block editor. Both include 18 of the 25 features we track. 5 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Breakdance SpectraEditing7/88/8
Visual editor included in the free plan.
Visual editing happens in the block editor canvas, not on the live front end.
Uses its own editor rather than Gutenberg blocks.
Adds blocks and extensions to Gutenberg rather than a separate editor.
Per-breakpoint settings in the editor.
Desktop, tablet and mobile settings per block; responsive visibility conditions in Pro.
Global colours and typography free; class manager is Pro.
Global styling defaults in free; advanced Global Styles listed as a Pro extension.
Layout sections use modern flexbox and grid controls.
Container block builds flexbox layouts with nesting.
Custom CSS and PHP/HTML code are Pro features.
Custom classes and CSS variables on blocks; no full per-block CSS editor confirmed.
Editor history panel documented for stepping back through changes.
Relies on core WordPress post revisions and editor undo.
Paid Breakdance AI writer (needs OpenAI key); MCP agent support also offered.
ZipAI writing/page assistant works in the editor; full AI site generation needs higher toolkits.
Elements & templates5/55/5
About 100 templates free; Pro unlocks 1,000+.
Free pattern library; premium kits need the Essential Toolkit or higher.
About 80 elements free, about 145 in Pro.
Dozens of blocks: sliders, tabs, timelines, price lists, maps, testimonials and more.
Free has on-click triggers and limits; scroll, exit and inactivity triggers need Pro.
Free popup builder with triggers; advanced popup options in Pro.
Free stores submissions; email, webhook and marketing actions need Pro.
Form block for contact and newsletter forms with reCAPTCHA; login/register blocks in Pro.
Interactions and animation options in the editor.
Free block entrance animations; motion effects and advanced animation in Pro.
Theme & dynamic6/65/6
Themeless control of headers, footers and templates in the free plan.
No own template builder; use the Site Editor or Astra Pro's site builder bundled with Pro.
Free covers basic post and term fields; full dynamic data is Pro.
Post fields, author data, post/term meta and featured images in supported blocks.
ACF and Meta Box integration, including repeaters, is Pro.
ACF fields, including repeaters, usable via Pro dynamic content and Loop Builder.
Post Loop Builder is a Pro feature.
Loop Builder designs custom post listings with filters and pagination.
Element display conditions are Pro; free is very limited.
Hide blocks by login state, role, browser, OS or day; pricing page lists advanced conditions in Pro.
Custom shop, product, cart, checkout and account pages need Pro.
Compatible with WooCommerce but has no product, cart or checkout template blocks.
Performance & workflow4/62/6
Clean markup and performance focus advertised for all plans.
Loads CSS only for blocks used on a page; Google Fonts can be served locally.
No documentation found on content after removing Breakdance.
Saved as standard block markup with no shortcodes or proprietary format.
Client mode limits roles to editing content; access control is Pro.
No role-based editing restrictions found in Spectra's documentation.
No white-label documentation found.
White-label is not listed for Spectra; Astra Pro's white label covers only Astra products.
Element Studio for custom elements is available free.
Open-source code on GitHub, but no developer API documentation was found.
Design Sets share sections or whole sites via a URL; recipients need a licence.
No cloud library for saving your own designs across sites was confirmed.
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 |
Spectra Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Spectra Pro | $69 per year, 3 sites |
| Essential Toolkit + AI | $299 per year, 10 sites |
| Business Toolkit + AI | $429 per year, 1000 sites |
Downloads trend
Breakdance
No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).
Spectra
66,152 downloads last week
Verdict
Breakdance scores higher on our feature checklist (85/100 against 78/100) and includes WooCommerce builder that Spectra does not. Spectra still has the edge on built on the block editor. Paid plans start at $99.99/yr for Breakdance and $69/yr for Spectra. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Breakdance: paid version (Pro). Spectra: not included. Custom shop, product, cart, checkout and account pages need Pro.
Breakdance: not included. Spectra: included. Adds blocks and extensions to Gutenberg rather than a separate editor.
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 Spectra?
Breakdance scores higher on our feature checklist (85/100 against 78/100) and includes WooCommerce builder that Spectra does not. Spectra still has the edge on built on the block editor. Paid plans start at $99.99/yr for Breakdance and $69/yr for Spectra. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
Breakdance includes 22 of the 25 features we track, against 20 for Spectra. 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 Spectra free?
Spectra has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $69/yr.
Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Breakdance or Spectra. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.