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Bricks Builder vs Spectra

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

Spectra

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 (1,872)

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.

Free installs1M+
From$69/yr
UpdatedOct 2026
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Choose Bricks Builder if…

  • You need WooCommerce builder
  • You want the more complete feature set (93/100 vs 78/100)

Choose Spectra if…

  • You need built on the block editor
  • You want to start with a free version
  • You want the lower entry price ($69/yr vs $79/yr)
  • You prefer the more widely used option

Bricks Builder includes 1 feature that Spectra lacks, including WooCommerce builder; Spectra has 1 that Bricks Builder lacks, including Built on the block editor. Both include 19 of the 25 features we track. 3 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.

At a glance

Bricks Builder
Spectra
93/100
Feature score
78/100
23 of 25
Features included
20 of 25
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WordPress.org rating
4.7/5
n/a
Active installs
1M+
n/a
Support threads resolved
71%

Feature comparison

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Feature
Bricks Builder
Spectra
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.

Spectra Partial

Visual editing happens in the block editor canvas, 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.

Spectra Included

Adds blocks and extensions to Gutenberg rather than a separate editor.

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

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

Spectra Included

Desktop, tablet and mobile settings per block; responsive visibility conditions in Pro.

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

Global colours, classes, variables and theme styles.

Spectra Included

Global styling defaults in free; advanced Global Styles listed as a Pro extension.

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

Flexbox and CSS grid layouts throughout.

Spectra Included

Container block builds flexbox layouts with nesting.

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

Custom CSS per element plus custom code areas.

Spectra Partial

Custom classes and CSS variables on blocks; no full per-block CSS editor confirmed.

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

Revisions panel keeps up to 100 per post by default.

Spectra 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.

Spectra Included

ZipAI writing/page assistant works in the editor; full AI site generation needs higher toolkits.

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.

Spectra Included

Free pattern library; premium kits need the Essential Toolkit or higher.

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

110+ elements included in every plan.

Spectra Included

Dozens of blocks: sliders, tabs, timelines, price lists, maps, testimonials and more.

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

Popup Builder with triggers and conditions in all plans.

Spectra Included

Free popup builder with triggers; advanced popup options in Pro.

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

Form element with customisable fields and actions.

Spectra Included

Form block for contact and newsletter forms with reCAPTCHA; login/register blocks in Pro.

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

Interactions on click, hover, scroll and load.

Spectra Included

Free block entrance animations; motion effects and advanced animation in Pro.

Theme & dynamic6/65/6
Theme builder KeyDesign headers, footers, archives and single templates.
Bricks Builder Included

Header, footer, archive and single templates with conditions.

Spectra Partial

No own template builder; use the Site Editor or Astra Pro's site builder bundled with Pro.

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

Dynamic data tags throughout the builder.

Spectra Paid version Spectra Pro

Post fields, author data, post/term meta and featured images in supported 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.

Spectra Paid version Spectra Pro

ACF fields, including repeaters, usable via Pro dynamic content and Loop Builder.

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

Query Loop Builder with AJAX pagination and infinite scroll.

Spectra Paid version Spectra Pro

Loop Builder designs custom post listings with filters and pagination.

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.

Spectra Included

Hide blocks by login state, role, browser, OS or day; pricing page lists advanced conditions in Pro.

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

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

Spectra Not included

Compatible with WooCommerce but has no product, cart or checkout template blocks.

Performance & workflow5/62/6
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.

Spectra Included

Loads CSS only for blocks used on a page; Google Fonts can be served locally.

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.

Spectra Included

Saved as standard block markup with no shortcodes or proprietary format.

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

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

Spectra Not verified

No role-based editing restrictions found in Spectra's documentation.

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

No official rebranding feature listed.

Spectra Not included

White-label is not listed for Spectra; Astra Pro's white label covers only Astra products.

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

Developer API for custom elements and integrations.

Spectra Not verified

Open-source code on GitHub, but no developer API documentation was found.

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

Remote templates let you pull templates from other sites.

Spectra Not verified

No cloud library for saving your own designs across sites was confirmed.

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

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

Bricks Builder

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

Spectra

66,152 downloads last week

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

Bricks Builder scores higher on our feature checklist (93/100 against 78/100) and includes WooCommerce builder that Spectra does not. Spectra still has the edge on built on the block editor. Only Spectra has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Biggest differences

WooCommerce builder

Bricks Builder: included. Spectra: not included. Shop, product, cart and checkout templates in every plan.

Built on the block editor

Bricks Builder: 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, Bricks Builder or Spectra?

Bricks Builder scores higher on our feature checklist (93/100 against 78/100) and includes WooCommerce builder that Spectra does not. Spectra still has the edge on built on the block editor. Only Spectra has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Which has more features?

Bricks Builder includes 23 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 Bricks Builder free?

Bricks Builder is premium only. Paid plans start at $79/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 Bricks Builder or Spectra. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.