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Elementor alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Elementor: heavier pages than hand-built or block themes, and switching away later means rebuilding pages. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Elementor, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Divi currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Divi logoDiviPaidNoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 466.5
2Bricks logoBricksPaidNoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3Webflow logoWebflowFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 359.6
4WordPress.com logoWordPress.comFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 557.2
5Wix logoWixFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 555.3
  1. Divi logo

    1. DiviTop pick

    Best for: Freelancers and agencies building many WordPress sites who like a one-time licence

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Elementor

    Rival WordPress builder sold with a one-time lifetime option and unlimited sites.

    Pros

    • Unlimited websites on one licence
    • Lifetime purchase option
    • Large library of ready-made layouts

    Cons

    • No free version
    • Content is locked to Divi's format if you switch builders
    • Needs regular WordPress maintenance
    Visit Divi 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 Divi a good Elementor alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Yearly price
    $89 per year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026elegantthemes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    One-time payment
    Checked Oct 25, 2026elegantthemes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Refund window
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026elegantthemes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Divi Pro
    $277 per year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026elegantthemes.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Bricks logo

    2. Bricks

    Best for: WordPress developers and agencies who care about clean markup and speed

    PaidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Elementor

    Leaner, faster WordPress builder favoured by performance-minded developers.

    Pros

    • Lean output and fast editor
    • Dynamic data, query loops and conditions built in
    • Lifetime licence option

    Cons

    • Steeper learning curve than Elementor
    • No free version
    • Smaller add-on ecosystem
    Visit Bricks Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Bricks a good Elementor alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starter licence
    USD 79 per year, 1 website
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bricksbuilder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    USD 599 once, unlimited sites
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bricksbuilder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    60 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bricksbuilder.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Runs on
    Self-hosted WordPress
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bricksbuilder.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Webflow logo

    3. 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 Elementor

    Hosted visual builder with no plugins or WordPress maintenance.

    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 Elementor 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)
  4. WordPress.com logo

    4. WordPress.com

    Best for: Bloggers and businesses who want managed WordPress without running their own server

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Elementor

    Managed WordPress where the block editor may be enough.

    Pros

    • Plugins and themes from the WordPress ecosystem on higher plans
    • Sites can be exported to any WordPress host
    • Free plan for simple blogs

    Cons

    • Plugin access requires a higher-tier plan
    • Block editor takes longer to learn than drag-and-drop builders
    • Free plan shows ads and a WordPress.com address
    Visit WordPress.com 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 WordPress.com a good Elementor alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wordpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal plan
    US$9 monthly or US$4/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wordpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plugins
    60,000+ available
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wordpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wordpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise
    From $25,000/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wordpress.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Wix logo

    5. Wix

    Best for: Small businesses and individuals who want a hosted site with lots of add-on features

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Elementor

    All-in-one hosted builder for clients who don't want WordPress.

    Pros

    • Free-form editor with a large template library
    • Bookings, stores, events and blogs available as built-in apps
    • Hosting, SSL and maintenance handled for you

    Cons

    • No practical way to export a site and move hosts
    • Free plan shows Wix ads and a Wix subdomain
    • Free placement can make mobile layouts fiddly
    Visit Wix Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Wix a good Elementor alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no credit card required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    300M+ worldwide
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2006
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Templates
    2,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wix.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Elementor alternative for…

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

Divi logo

Best Elementor alternative for most people

Divi

Rival WordPress builder sold with a one-time lifetime option and unlimited sites.

Webflow logo

Best Elementor alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Webflow

Hosted visual builder with no plugins or WordPress maintenance.

Bricks logo

Best Elementor alternative for self-hosting

Bricks

Leaner, faster WordPress builder favoured by performance-minded developers.

WordPress.com logo

Best Elementor alternative for iPhone and Android

WordPress.com

Managed WordPress where the block editor may be enough.

Wix logo

Best Elementor alternative for working in the browser

Wix

All-in-one hosted builder for clients who don't want WordPress.

Elementor alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Elementor?

Divi ranks first right now. Rival WordPress builder sold with a one-time lifetime option and unlimited sites. Bricks and Webflow follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Elementor?

Yes. Webflow (free plan + paid), WordPress.com (free plan + paid) and Wix (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Elementor?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Elementor?

The complaints we hear most: heavier pages than hand-built or block themes; switching away later means rebuilding pages; still requires WordPress updates and plugin care.

How is this list ranked?

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