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Bricks alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Bricks: steeper learning curve than Elementor, and no free version. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bricks, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Elementor currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Elementor logoElementorFree plan + paidNoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 466.5
2Webflow logoWebflowFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 359.6
3Webstudio logoWebstudioOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted6 of 657.2
  1. Elementor logo

    1. ElementorTop pick

    Best for: WordPress users and agencies who want drag-and-drop design on sites they host

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bricks

    Easier for beginners, with a free version and a bigger add-on market.

    Pros

    • Visual editing on top of the WordPress ecosystem
    • Free plugin to start, works on any WordPress host
    • Theme builder, popups and WooCommerce layouts

    Cons

    • Heavier pages than hand-built or block themes
    • Switching away later means rebuilding pages
    • Still requires WordPress updates and plugin care
    Visit Elementor Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Elementor a good Bricks alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Websites built
    22M+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026elementor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days on annual plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026elementor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free widgets
    Included in free version
    Checked Oct 25, 2026elementor.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Runs on
    WordPress
    Checked Oct 25, 2026elementor.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Webflow logo

    2. Webflow

    Best for: Designers and marketing teams who want pixel-level control without hand-coding

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bricks

    Similar class-based visual control without managing WordPress.

    Pros

    • Visual control that maps directly to real CSS layout
    • Built-in CMS, hosting and localisation
    • Large library of free courses and templates

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for non-designers
    • Site plans plus workspace seats get expensive
    • CMS sites are effectively tied to Webflow hosting
    Visit Webflow Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Webflow a good Bricks alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free courses
    Webflow University
    Checked Oct 25, 2026university.webflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    REST APIs and SDKs
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.webflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
    App hosting
    Webflow Cloud for full-stack apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026developers.webflow.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Webstudio logo

    3. Webstudio

    Best for: Designers who want Webflow-level control without being tied to one host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bricks

    Open-source visual builder with full CSS control.

    Pros

    • Full CSS control in a visual editor
    • Open source and can be hosted anywhere
    • Works with many headless CMSs

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for non-designers
    • No built-in CMS; content needs an external service
    • Self-hosting the builder isn't recommended for production yet
    Visit Webstudio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Webstudio a good Bricks alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Positioning
    Open-source Webflow alternative
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosting
    Host anywhere, including Webstudio
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Exported sites can be self-hosted
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.webstudio.is(opens source in a new tab)
    Export
    Static site or JavaScript app
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.webstudio.is(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Builder and generated sites
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.webstudio.is(opens source in a new tab)

The best Bricks alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Elementor logo

Best Bricks alternative for most people

Elementor

Easier for beginners, with a free version and a bigger add-on market.

Webstudio logo

Best Bricks alternative for a free option

Webstudio

Open-source visual builder with full CSS control.

Webflow logo

Best Bricks alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Webflow

Similar class-based visual control without managing WordPress.

Webstudio logo

Best Bricks alternative for open source

Webstudio

Open-source visual builder with full CSS control.

Divi logo

Best Bricks alternative for self-hosting

Divi

Unlimited-site licence and many pre-made layouts.

Elementor logo

Best Bricks alternative for working in the browser

Elementor

Easier for beginners, with a free version and a bigger add-on market.

Bricks alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Bricks?

Elementor ranks first right now. Easier for beginners, with a free version and a bigger add-on market. Divi and Webflow follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Bricks?

Yes. Elementor (free plan + paid), Webflow (free plan + paid) and Webstudio (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Bricks?

Yes: Webstudio. Webstudio can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Bricks?

The complaints we hear most: steeper learning curve than Elementor; no free version; smaller add-on ecosystem.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Bricks, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.