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Bricks Builder vs Elementor

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.

Est. installs~150K
From$79/yr
ModelPremium
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VS

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 Bricks Builder if…

  • You want the more complete feature set (93/100 vs 90/100)

Choose Elementor if…

  • You want to start with a free version
  • You want the lower entry price ($60/yr vs $79/yr)
  • You prefer the more widely used option

Bricks Builder and Elementor include the same 23 of the 25 features we track, so the choice comes down to pricing, approach and ecosystem.

At a glance

Bricks Builder
Elementor
93/100
Feature score
90/100
23 of 25
Features included
23 of 25
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WordPress.org rating
4.5/5
n/a
Active installs
10M+
n/a
Support threads resolved
69%

Feature comparison

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Feature
Bricks Builder
Elementor
Editing7/87/8
Visual front-end editor KeyEdit pages visually on the front end, seeing the real design as you build.
Bricks Builder Included

Front-end visual editor for full site editing.

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.
Bricks Builder Not included

Separate builder; can convert content to and from 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.
Bricks Builder Included

Unlimited custom breakpoints, desktop-first or mobile-first.

Elementor Included

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

Global styles & design tokensSite-wide colours, fonts and spacing reused across elements.
Bricks Builder Included

Global colours, classes, variables and theme styles.

Elementor Included

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

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

Flexbox and CSS grid layouts throughout.

Elementor Included

Flexbox and grid containers are part of the free editor.

Custom CSS per elementAdd custom CSS to individual elements or sections.
Bricks Builder Included

Custom CSS per element plus custom code areas.

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.
Bricks Builder Included

Revisions panel keeps up to 100 per post by default.

Elementor Included

Revision history and undo/redo are included free.

AI assistantGenerate layouts, text, images or code with built-in AI.
Bricks Builder Partial

No built-in generator; AI abilities let external MCP agents edit the site.

Elementor Partial

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

Elements & templates5/55/5
Template library KeyReady-made page and section templates.
Bricks Builder Included

Pre-made templates, wireframes and community templates in all plans.

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).
Bricks Builder Included

110+ elements included in every plan.

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.
Bricks Builder Included

Popup Builder with triggers and conditions in all plans.

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.
Bricks Builder Included

Form element with customisable fields and actions.

Elementor Paid version Essential

Form widget in Essential; stored submissions require Advanced Solo.

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

Interactions on click, hover, scroll and load.

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.
Bricks Builder Included

Header, footer, archive and single templates with conditions.

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.
Bricks Builder Included

Dynamic data tags throughout the builder.

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.
Bricks Builder Included

Supports ACF, Meta Box, Pods, JetEngine and Toolset.

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.
Bricks Builder Included

Query Loop Builder with AJAX pagination and infinite scroll.

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…).
Bricks Builder Included

Element and template conditions to show or hide content.

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.
Bricks Builder Included

Shop, product, cart and checkout templates in every plan.

Elementor Paid version Advanced Solo

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

Performance & workflow5/65/6
Lightweight output KeyMinimal markup/CSS/JS on the front end; assets loaded only when used.
Bricks Builder Included

Lean, minimal markup is a central design goal.

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.
Bricks Builder Partial

Optional setting saves Bricks content as block editor data too; off by default.

Elementor Partial

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

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

Builder Access: full, edit-content-only, none, or custom capabilities per role.

Elementor Partial

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

White labelRebrand the builder for client sites.
Bricks Builder Not included

No official rebranding feature listed.

Elementor Not included

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

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

Developer API for custom elements and integrations.

Elementor Included

Documented APIs for custom widgets, controls and dynamic tags.

Cloud templates / multisiteSave and reuse templates across sites (cloud library).
Bricks Builder Included

Remote templates let you pull templates from other sites.

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

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

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

Bricks Builder

No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).

Elementor

1,205,057 downloads last week

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

Bricks Builder scores higher on our feature checklist (93/100 against 90/100). Only Elementor 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, Bricks Builder or Elementor?

Bricks Builder scores higher on our feature checklist (93/100 against 90/100). Only Elementor has a free version. 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 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 Bricks 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.