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Divi vs Kadence Blocks

Updated 5 Oct 2026. 25 features compared side by side.

Premium visual theme and builder from Elegant Themes with unlimited-site licences, 2,000+ layouts and the rebuilt Divi 5 engine.

Est. installs~1.5M
From$89/yr
ModelPremium
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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
UpdatedOct 2026
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Choose Divi if…

  • You want the lower entry price ($89/yr vs $99/yr)
  • You prefer the more widely used option

Choose Kadence Blocks if…

  • You need built on the block editor and white label
  • You want to start with a free version

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

At a glance

Divi
Kadence Blocks
92/100
Feature score
94/100
23 of 25
Features included
25 of 25
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WordPress.org rating
4.8/5
n/a
Active installs
600K+
n/a
Support threads resolved
67%

Feature comparison

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Feature
Divi
Kadence Blocks
Editing7/88/8
Visual front-end editor KeyEdit pages visually on the front end, seeing the real design as you build.
Divi Included

Real-time on-canvas visual builder in every plan.

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.
Divi Not included

Uses its own Visual Builder rather than working as Gutenberg blocks.

Kadence Blocks Included

Built entirely as Gutenberg blocks.

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

Seven predefined breakpoints with adjustable widths in Divi 5.

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.
Divi Included

Design variables plus class-based presets that update site-wide.

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.
Divi Included

Divi 5 adds flexbox and CSS grid layout systems.

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.
Divi Included

Custom CSS on modules, rows, sections and pages.

Kadence Blocks Included

Per-block custom CSS editor.

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

Undo, redo and history states inside the builder.

Kadence Blocks Included

Relies on core WordPress post revisions and editor undo.

AI assistantGenerate layouts, text, images or code with built-in AI.
Divi Via add-on

Divi AI is a paid service ($193/year alone or in Divi Pro); limited free trial use.

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.
Divi Included

2,000+ premade layouts included.

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).
Divi Included

200+ modules covering sliders, tabs, galleries, pricing tables and more.

Kadence Blocks Included

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

Popup builderDesign popups with triggers and display conditions.
Divi Included

Popups built with Divi 5 Canvases and interactions rather than a separate tool.

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.
Divi Included

Contact form and email opt-in modules included.

Kadence Blocks Included

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

Motion effects & animationsEntrance animations, scroll and hover effects.
Divi Included

Entrance animations, scroll effects, hover states and interactions.

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.
Divi Included

Global headers, footers and custom templates in every plan.

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.
Divi Included

Dynamic content from post data and custom fields.

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.
Divi Included

Custom field values, including ACF fields, available through dynamic content.

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.
Divi Included

Divi 5 Loop Builder for posts, terms and users.

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…).
Divi Included

Conditions by user role, device, date, cart status and more.

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.
Divi Included

Woo modules for product, cart and checkout templates in the Theme Builder.

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.
Divi Partial

Divi 5 adds critical CSS and on-demand scripts, though output is still heavier than lean builders.

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.
Divi Partial

Divi 5 drops shortcodes for a block-style format, but layouts still need Divi to render.

Kadence Blocks Included

Content is stored as block markup rather than shortcodes.

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

Role Editor restricts modules, tabs and settings per role, allowing content-only edits.

Kadence Blocks Included

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

White labelRebrand the builder for client sites.
Divi Third-party

No built-in rebranding; third-party plugins such as Divi Ghoster fill the gap.

Kadence Blocks Paid version Elite

White label branding is listed in the Elite plan.

Developer APIHooks/APIs for custom elements and integrations.
Divi Included

Divi 5 ships a new API for custom modules 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).
Divi Included

Divi Cloud syncs layouts across sites; 50 items free, unlimited with Divi Pro.

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

Divi Premium

Divi$89 per year, Unlimited
Divi Pro$277 per year, Unlimited
Divi Lifetime$249 lifetime, Unlimited
Divi Lifetime + Pro$297 lifetime, Unlimited

Kadence Blocks Freemium

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

Downloads trend

Divi

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

Kadence Blocks

325,426 downloads last week

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

Divi and Kadence Blocks are closely matched on features (92/100 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

Divi: not included. Kadence Blocks: included. Built entirely as Gutenberg blocks.

White label

Divi: third-party. Kadence Blocks: paid version (Elite). White label branding is listed in the Elite plan.

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FAQ

Which is better, Divi or Kadence Blocks?

Divi and Kadence Blocks are closely matched on features (92/100 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 Divi. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.

Is Divi free?

Divi is premium only. Paid plans start at $89/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 Divi 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.