Plugin/Compare
Suggest a plugin

Site building

Marketing & growth

Performance

Security

Selling online

WooCommerce

Bricks Builder vs Kadence Blocks

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
Visit site Full profile
VS

Kadence Blocks

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 (333)

Free Gutenberg block suite with row layouts, forms, a design library and AI writing tools; Pro adds dynamic content, query loops and more via…

Free installs600K+
From$99/yr
UpdatedNov 2026
Visit site Full profile

Choose Bricks Builder if…

  • You want the lower entry price ($79/yr vs $99/yr)

Choose Kadence Blocks if…

  • You need built on the block editor and white label
  • You want to start with a free version
  • You prefer the more widely used option

Kadence Blocks has 2 that Bricks Builder lacks, including Built on the block editor and White label. Both include 23 of the 25 features we track.

At a glance

Bricks Builder
Kadence Blocks
93/100
Feature score
94/100
23 of 25
Features included
25 of 25
—
WordPress.org rating
4.8/5
n/a
Active installs
600K+
n/a
Support threads resolved
67%

Feature comparison

Click a screenshot to see both plugins side by side.

Feature
Bricks Builder
Kadence Blocks
Editing7/88/8
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.

Kadence Blocks Partial

Visual editing happens in the block editor with device previews, not on the live front end.

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.

Kadence Blocks Included

Built entirely as Gutenberg blocks.

Responsive controls KeySeparate settings per breakpoint for desktop, tablet and mobile.
Bricks Builder Included

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

Kadence Blocks Included

Tablet and mobile settings for spacing, typography and layout on each block.

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

Global colours, classes, variables and theme styles.

Kadence Blocks Included

Configurable block defaults apply chosen styles to every new block; palette works with Kadence Theme.

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

Flexbox and CSS grid layouts throughout.

Kadence Blocks Included

Row Layout and Section/Container blocks for nested column and flex layouts.

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

Custom CSS per element plus custom code areas.

Kadence Blocks Included

Per-block custom CSS editor.

Revision history & undoStep back through changes and restore earlier versions.
Bricks Builder Included

Revisions panel keeps up to 100 per post by default.

Kadence Blocks Included

Relies on core WordPress post revisions and editor undo.

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.

Kadence Blocks Included

Inline AI editor rewrites text and changes tone using Kadence AI credits; AI design tools in Elite.

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.

Kadence Blocks Included

Design Library of patterns and full pages; more content with Pro.

Large element libraryWide range of widgets/elements (sliders, tabs, galleries, pricing tables and more).
Bricks Builder Included

110+ elements included in every plan.

Kadence Blocks Included

20+ free blocks, more in Pro (slider, repeater, image overlay, video popup).

Popup builderDesign popups with triggers and display conditions.
Bricks Builder Included

Popup Builder with triggers and conditions in all plans.

Kadence Blocks Paid version Elite

Free Modal block is click-triggered; triggered popups and slide-ins via Conversions.

Built-in formsContact or lead forms built into the builder.
Bricks Builder Included

Form element with customisable fields and actions.

Kadence Blocks Included

Advanced Form block with file uploads and reCAPTCHA, Turnstile or hCaptcha.

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

Interactions on click, hover, scroll and load.

Kadence Blocks Paid version Essentials

Animate on Scroll is a Pro feature; free has hover styles and Lottie animations.

Theme & dynamic6/66/6
Theme builder KeyDesign headers, footers, archives and single templates.
Bricks Builder Included

Header, footer, archive and single templates with conditions.

Kadence Blocks Paid version Essentials

Free header and navigation blocks; templates and hooked elements via Kadence Theme Pro.

Dynamic content KeyPull post fields, custom fields and site data into designs.
Bricks Builder Included

Dynamic data tags throughout the builder.

Kadence Blocks Paid version Essentials

Pull post fields and custom fields into blocks.

ACF / custom field supportUse Advanced Custom Fields, Meta Box or similar in designs.
Bricks Builder Included

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

Kadence Blocks Paid version Essentials

Dynamic content supports ACF, Meta Box, WooCommerce and The Events Calendar fields.

Query loops & listingsBuild custom post grids/listings with your own loop design.
Bricks Builder Included

Query Loop Builder with AJAX pagination and infinite scroll.

Kadence Blocks Paid version Essentials

Advanced Query Loop block with filters; free Posts block has fixed layouts.

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.

Kadence Blocks Paid version Essentials

Conditional display rules for blocks are part of the Pro feature set.

WooCommerce builder KeyDesign product, shop, cart and checkout templates.
Bricks Builder Included

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

Kadence Blocks Partial Essentials

Product carousel block in Pro and ShopKit add-ons; no full Woo template builder in Blocks.

Performance & workflow5/66/6
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.

Kadence Blocks Included

Loads CSS or JS only for blocks used on a given page.

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.

Kadence Blocks Included

Content is stored as block markup rather than shortcodes.

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

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

Kadence Blocks Included

Hide block settings from chosen user roles so clients can edit content only.

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

No official rebranding feature listed.

Kadence Blocks Paid version Elite

White label branding is listed in the Elite plan.

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

Developer API for custom elements and integrations.

Kadence Blocks Included

Open-source codebase on GitHub with hooks for extending blocks.

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

Remote templates let you pull templates from other sites.

Kadence Blocks Paid version Essentials

Pattern Hub lets you serve your own patterns to other sites as a cloud library.

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

Kadence Blocks Freemium

Free$0
Essentials$99 per year, Unlimited
Pro$299 per year, Unlimited
Elite$499 per year, Unlimited

Downloads trend

Bricks Builder

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

Kadence Blocks

315,884 downloads last week

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

Bricks Builder and Kadence Blocks are closely matched on features (93/100 and 94/100). The differences are in the details: Kadence Blocks adds built on the block editor and white label. Only Kadence Blocks has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Biggest differences

Built on the block editor

Bricks Builder: not included. Kadence Blocks: included. Built entirely as Gutenberg blocks.

White label

Bricks Builder: not included. Kadence Blocks: paid version (Elite). White label branding is listed in the Elite plan.

Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.

Which would you choose?

0 votes so far. Vote to see the results.

FAQ

Which is better, Bricks Builder or Kadence Blocks?

Bricks Builder and Kadence Blocks are closely matched on features (93/100 and 94/100). The differences are in the details: Kadence Blocks adds built on the block editor and white label. Only Kadence Blocks has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Which has more features?

Kadence Blocks includes 25 of the 25 features we track, against 23 for Bricks Builder. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.

Is Bricks Builder free?

Bricks Builder is premium only. Paid plans start at $79/yr.

Is Kadence Blocks free?

Kadence Blocks has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $99/yr.

Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Bricks Builder or Kadence Blocks. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.