Divi vs Spectra
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.
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.
Choose Divi if…
- You need WooCommerce builder
- You want the more complete feature set (92/100 vs 78/100)
- You prefer the more widely used option
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 $89/yr)
Divi includes 1 feature that Spectra lacks, including WooCommerce builder; Spectra has 1 that Divi 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
Feature comparison
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Divi SpectraEditing7/88/8
Real-time on-canvas visual builder in every plan.
Visual editing happens in the block editor canvas, not on the live front end.
Uses its own Visual Builder rather than working as Gutenberg blocks.
Adds blocks and extensions to Gutenberg rather than a separate editor.
Seven predefined breakpoints with adjustable widths in Divi 5.
Desktop, tablet and mobile settings per block; responsive visibility conditions in Pro.
Design variables plus class-based presets that update site-wide.
Global styling defaults in free; advanced Global Styles listed as a Pro extension.
Divi 5 adds flexbox and CSS grid layout systems.
Container block builds flexbox layouts with nesting.
Custom CSS on modules, rows, sections and pages.
Custom classes and CSS variables on blocks; no full per-block CSS editor confirmed.
Undo, redo and history states inside the builder.
Relies on core WordPress post revisions and editor undo.
Divi AI is a paid service ($193/year alone or in Divi Pro); limited free trial use.
ZipAI writing/page assistant works in the editor; full AI site generation needs higher toolkits.
Elements & templates5/55/5
2,000+ premade layouts included.
Free pattern library; premium kits need the Essential Toolkit or higher.
200+ modules covering sliders, tabs, galleries, pricing tables and more.
Dozens of blocks: sliders, tabs, timelines, price lists, maps, testimonials and more.
Popups built with Divi 5 Canvases and interactions rather than a separate tool.
Free popup builder with triggers; advanced popup options in Pro.
Contact form and email opt-in modules included.
Form block for contact and newsletter forms with reCAPTCHA; login/register blocks in Pro.
Entrance animations, scroll effects, hover states and interactions.
Free block entrance animations; motion effects and advanced animation in Pro.
Theme & dynamic6/65/6
Global headers, footers and custom templates in every plan.
No own template builder; use the Site Editor or Astra Pro's site builder bundled with Pro.
Dynamic content from post data and custom fields.
Post fields, author data, post/term meta and featured images in supported blocks.
Custom field values, including ACF fields, available through dynamic content.
ACF fields, including repeaters, usable via Pro dynamic content and Loop Builder.
Divi 5 Loop Builder for posts, terms and users.
Loop Builder designs custom post listings with filters and pagination.
Conditions by user role, device, date, cart status and more.
Hide blocks by login state, role, browser, OS or day; pricing page lists advanced conditions in Pro.
Woo modules for product, cart and checkout templates in the Theme Builder.
Compatible with WooCommerce but has no product, cart or checkout template blocks.
Performance & workflow5/62/6
Divi 5 adds critical CSS and on-demand scripts, though output is still heavier than lean builders.
Loads CSS only for blocks used on a page; Google Fonts can be served locally.
Divi 5 drops shortcodes for a block-style format, but layouts still need Divi to render.
Saved as standard block markup with no shortcodes or proprietary format.
Role Editor restricts modules, tabs and settings per role, allowing content-only edits.
No role-based editing restrictions found in Spectra's documentation.
No built-in rebranding; third-party plugins such as Divi Ghoster fill the gap.
White-label is not listed for Spectra; Astra Pro's white label covers only Astra products.
Divi 5 ships a new API for custom modules and integrations.
Open-source code on GitHub, but no developer API documentation was found.
Divi Cloud syncs layouts across sites; 50 items free, unlimited with Divi Pro.
No cloud library for saving your own designs across sites was confirmed.
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 |
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
Divi
No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).
Spectra
63,295 downloads last week
Verdict
Divi scores higher on our feature checklist (92/100 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
Divi: included. Spectra: not included. Woo modules for product, cart and checkout templates in the Theme Builder.
Divi: 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, Divi or Spectra?
Divi scores higher on our feature checklist (92/100 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?
Divi 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 Divi free?
Divi is premium only. Paid plans start at $89/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 Divi or Spectra. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.