Page builder is a plugin that can ease your job in making a specific page on your website. You can use a page builder plugin to create a better specific page like about page, contact page, meet the team page, and so on. Some page builder plugins — including Elementor — even have additional features to allow you create pop-ups.
A page builder plugin comes with a drag and drop visual interface. They offer elements which you can add according to your need. The vast majority of page builder plugin developers adopt a freemium business model. They release their plugin as a freemium plugin. Users can use their plugin for free with an option of upgrading to premium to unlock more features.
There are lots of page builder plugins for WordPress. We have summarized 9 of the best page builder plugins for WordPress.
1. Elementor
If you are new to page builder plugin and is looking for a page builder plugin that offer free version, Elementor is one of the page builder plugins that you can try. It is a freemium plugin so you can use it for free. You can simply upgrade to premium in case you need to add elements that are only available on premium version. Elementor is a popular page builder. According to a stat on the official plugin directory of WordPress, Elementor has over 2 million active installations.
The free version of Elementor offers basic elements like image, text, button, video, spacer, icon, map and so. Elements are put together into three sections. One of the handy features offered by Elementor is navigator which makes it easy for you to navigate between sections and elements. Some elements you can get on the Elementor Pro are form, slider, price table, price list, countdown, and so on. In addition, there are many other features offered by Elementor Pro. Including pop-up builder and theme builder. Furthermore, Elementor also supports add-on to allow third party developers to create additional elements.
Elementor overview:
- Author: Elementor team
- Active installations: 5,000,000+
- WordPress version: 4.7 or higher
- Ratings:
(5 / 5)
2. Beaver Builder
Same as Elementor, Beaver Builder is also released as a freemium plugin. Compared to Elementor, the elements available on the free version of Beaver Builder are fewer. Element itself is called module on Beaver Builder. In Elementor, there are several page templates which you can use for free. At the time of writing, Beaver Builder doesn’t offer page template on free version. Some elements (modules) offered by the pro version of Beaver Builder are form, pricing table, slider, blog post, social icons, map and so on.
Although the modules available on the free version are very limited, Beaver Builder is a great option if you are working for an agency as you can use one license for as many sites as you want. As comparison, one Elementor license can only be used for a single site. Beaver Builder has an add-on called Beaver Themer which you can use to create layouts for archive pages, template an entire post type, search pages and 404 pages. This add-on is only available on pro version.
Beaver Builder overview:
- Author: Beaver Builder team
- Active installations: 500,000+
- WordPress version: 4.6 or higher
- Ratings: (5 / 5)
3. Divi Builder
Unlike the two first page builder plugins above, Divi Builder can’t be used for free. To use this plugin, you need to be a member of Elegant Themes, the developer of Divi Builder. Once you become a member, you will be able to download all themes and plugins developed by this developer, including the Divi Builder. This page builder offers page templates which you can use for free. Some elements (called modules), offered by Divi Builder are pricing table, blog, counter, countdown timer, tabs, slider, form, call to action, toggles, and so on.
A good thing offered by Divi Builder that is not offered by Elementor and Beaver Builder is a one-time purchase option. Yes, Elegant Themes offers a one-time purchase option in case you are a sort of person who hates the subscription-based business model. Although you have to spend more capital upfront, one-time purchase can be a great option for the long-term since you don’t have to spend a monthly or yearly budget.
Divi overview:
- Author: Elegant Themes team
- Active installations: –
- WordPress version: –
- Ratings: –
4. WPBakery
WPBakery claims itself as number one page builder plugin for WordPress so it is worth to try if you are looking for a page builder plugin for WordPress. However, WPBakery is not available for free. It is a paid plugin. You can buy this plugin on its official site or CodeCanyon. WPBakery has one thing in common with Divi. It offers one-time purchase so you don’t need to spend monthly or yearly budget to keep using this plugin in the future. The price of WPBakery is way cheaper than Divi as it costs only about $45. However, one license can only be used for one site.
Just like other page builder plugins above, WPBakery also comes with a drag and drop visual interface that allows you effortlessly create a beautiful page in WordPress. Some content elements offered by WPBakery are pie chart, accordion form, image gallery, tabs, slider, button and so on. WPBakery also offers pre-made page templates to save you time in creating a page.
WPBakery overview:
- Author: WPBakery team
- Active installations: –
- WordPress version: –
- Ratings: –
5. Visual Composer
Visual Composer is another great option if you don’t like subscription business model. Visual Composer offers one-time purchase with the price of about $59 for a single site. There are two other license types offered by Visual Composer. You can choose the one according to your need. In addition, Visual Composer also provides free version in case you only need the basic features.
There are many great features offered by the pro version of Visual Composer. One of which, you will be able to access the images from Unsplash since Visual Composer is integrated with Unsplash. You will also be able to access the pre-made templates to save you time in creating a page. Of course, you will also be able to use premium elements that are not available on the free version.
Visual Composer overview:
- Author: Visual Composer team
- Active installations: –
- WordPress version: –
- Ratings: –
6. Page Builder Sandwich
Just like the name suggests, this plugin is aimed at helping you create beautiful pages on WordPress with ease. As easy as slicing sandwiches. Page Builder Sandwich is a project from a WordPress plugin developer named Benjamin Intal and his team. Compared to other page builder plugins above, the features offered by Page Builder Sandwich might are fewer, but it can be a nice solution if you are looking for an affordable page builder plugin. While free version is available, premium version of this plugin costs only $39 for a single site. With premium version, you will be able to add premium elements such as social icons, button, table and so on. Templates are also available on the premium version.
Page Builder Sandwich overview:
- Author: Page Builder Sandwich team
- Active installations: 5,000+
- WordPress version: 4.4
- Ratings:
(4.5 / 5)
7. MotoPress Content Editor
MotoPress Content Editor is page builder plugin developed by MotoPress, a WordPress theme and plugin developer company. Even so, you can use the MotoPress Content Editor on WordPress themes other than the ones developed by MotoPress. The MotoPress Content Editor is released as a freemium plugin. You can use it for free with an option to upgrade to premium to unlock more features.
MotoPress Content Editor:
- Author: MotoPress
- Active installations: 10,000+
- WordPress version: 4.0
- Ratings: (5 / 5)
8. Brizy
Brizy is another page builder plugin that is worth to try. This plugin has some things in common with Elementor. It adopts subscription-based business model. The cheapest plan offered by Brizy costs $49 per year, same as the price offered by Elementor for its cheapest plan. However, Brizy allows you to use a single license for three different sites while Elementor only allows you to use a single license for a single website. Brizy also offers pre-made templates which you can use for free.
Same as Elementor, Brizy also offers free version. Another thing in common both plugins have is pop-up builder. Furthermore, Brizy is also integrated with marketing services like MailChimp, MailerLite, Campaign Monitor and so on.
Brizy overview:
- Author: Brizy.io
- Active installations: 40,000+
- WordPress version: 4.5
- Ratings: (4.5 / 5)
9. Themify Builder
Themify Builder is a page builder plugin developed by Themify, a WordPress theme and plugin developer. This plugin is available as a bundled plugin and standalone plugin. The standalone version is available for free. If you are interested to use the plugins developed by Themify, you can buy the bundled version of Themify Builder.
The features offered Themify Builder are not much different to other page builder plugins above. The way this page builder works is a bit different to all page builders above. While all page builders above will take you to their respective editor, you will remain in the WordPress editor when working with Themify Builder.
Themify Builder overview:
- Author: Themify
- Active installations: 10,000+
- WordPress version: 4.5
- Ratings: (5 / 5)
