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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	WordPress.com	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	57.2
2	Wix	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	55.3

1. WordPress.comTop pick
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)
2. 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.

Best Elementor alternative for most people

Divi

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

Best Elementor alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Webflow

Hosted visual builder with no plugins or WordPress maintenance.

Best Elementor alternative for self-hosting

Bricks

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

Best Elementor alternative for iPhone and Android

WordPress.com

Managed WordPress where the block editor may be enough.

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.