Bricks Builder vs Divi
Updated 5 Oct 2026. 25 features compared side by side.
Premium site builder delivered as a WordPress theme, popular with developers for clean output, query loops and every feature in every plan.
Premium visual theme and builder from Elegant Themes with unlimited-site licences, 2,000+ layouts and the rebuilt Divi 5 engine.
Choose Bricks Builder if…
- You want the lower entry price ($79/yr vs $89/yr)
Choose Divi if…
- You prefer the more widely used option
Bricks Builder and Divi include the same 23 of the 25 features we track, so the choice comes down to pricing, approach and ecosystem.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Editing7/87/8
Front-end visual editor for full site editing.
Real-time on-canvas visual builder in every plan.
Separate builder; can convert content to and from Gutenberg blocks.
Uses its own Visual Builder rather than working as Gutenberg blocks.
Unlimited custom breakpoints, desktop-first or mobile-first.
Seven predefined breakpoints with adjustable widths in Divi 5.
Global colours, classes, variables and theme styles.
Design variables plus class-based presets that update site-wide.
Flexbox and CSS grid layouts throughout.
Divi 5 adds flexbox and CSS grid layout systems.
Custom CSS per element plus custom code areas.
Custom CSS on modules, rows, sections and pages.
Revisions panel keeps up to 100 per post by default.
Undo, redo and history states inside the builder.
No built-in generator; AI abilities let external MCP agents edit the site.
Divi AI is a paid service ($193/year alone or in Divi Pro); limited free trial use.
Elements & templates5/55/5
Pre-made templates, wireframes and community templates in all plans.
2,000+ premade layouts included.
110+ elements included in every plan.
200+ modules covering sliders, tabs, galleries, pricing tables and more.
Popup Builder with triggers and conditions in all plans.
Popups built with Divi 5 Canvases and interactions rather than a separate tool.
Form element with customisable fields and actions.
Contact form and email opt-in modules included.
Interactions on click, hover, scroll and load.
Entrance animations, scroll effects, hover states and interactions.
Theme & dynamic6/66/6
Header, footer, archive and single templates with conditions.
Global headers, footers and custom templates in every plan.
Dynamic data tags throughout the builder.
Dynamic content from post data and custom fields.
Supports ACF, Meta Box, Pods, JetEngine and Toolset.
Custom field values, including ACF fields, available through dynamic content.
Query Loop Builder with AJAX pagination and infinite scroll.
Divi 5 Loop Builder for posts, terms and users.
Element and template conditions to show or hide content.
Conditions by user role, device, date, cart status and more.
Shop, product, cart and checkout templates in every plan.
Woo modules for product, cart and checkout templates in the Theme Builder.
Performance & workflow5/65/6
Lean, minimal markup is a central design goal.
Divi 5 adds critical CSS and on-demand scripts, though output is still heavier than lean builders.
Optional setting saves Bricks content as block editor data too; off by default.
Divi 5 drops shortcodes for a block-style format, but layouts still need Divi to render.
Builder Access: full, edit-content-only, none, or custom capabilities per role.
Role Editor restricts modules, tabs and settings per role, allowing content-only edits.
No official rebranding feature listed.
No built-in rebranding; third-party plugins such as Divi Ghoster fill the gap.
Developer API for custom elements and integrations.
Divi 5 ships a new API for custom modules and integrations.
Remote templates let you pull templates from other sites.
Divi Cloud syncs layouts across sites; 50 items free, unlimited with Divi Pro.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Bricks Builder Premium
| Starter | $79 per year, 1 site |
|---|---|
| Business | $149 per year, 3 sites |
| Agency | $249 per year, Unlimited |
| Ultimate Lifetime | $599 lifetime, 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
Bricks Builder and Divi are closely matched on features (93/100 and 92/100). Paid plans start at $79/yr for Bricks Builder and $89/yr for Divi. 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, Bricks Builder or Divi?
Bricks Builder and Divi are closely matched on features (93/100 and 92/100). Paid plans start at $79/yr for Bricks Builder and $89/yr for Divi. 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 Bricks Builder free?
Bricks Builder is premium only. Paid plans start at $79/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 Bricks 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.