Alternatives · Website Builders
Spectra alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Spectra alternative is Breakdance (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Spectra compared with 5 alternatives: Elementor, Brizy, Beaver Builder, Bricks and Breakdance.
Spectra has a free plan. Paid plans start at $69 per year for up to 3 websites. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpectraThis tool | Free plan · from $69/yr | Yes | Web |
| Elementor | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Brizy | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Beaver Builder | From $89/yr | No | Web |
| Bricks | Free trial · from $79/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Breakdance | Free plan · from $99.99/yr | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Spectra starts at $5.75 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Breakdance scores higher without starting lower. Elementor starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Spectra
Elementor
Drag-and-drop page builder plugin and hosting for WordPress
- Elementor starts at $5 per month for 1 site, billed annually ($60 a year).
- Elementor does not cover popups, which Spectra does.
Suits: WordPress users who want to design pages visually without code
Brizy
Drag-and-drop builder as a hosted platform or WordPress plugin
- Brizy starts at $19 per month for 1 website, billed monthly ($190 billed yearly).
- Brizy has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Spectra.
Suits: Single-site owners who want hosting and an AI builder in one price
Beaver Builder
Drag-and-drop page builder plugin and theme for WordPress
- Beaver Builder starts at $89 per year for 1 site.
- Beaver Builder has no free plan, unlike Spectra.
- Beaver Builder also covers online store.
- Beaver Builder does not cover forms and popups, which Spectra does.
Suits: WordPress freelancers and agencies managing many client sites
Bricks
Visual site builder delivered as a WordPress theme
- Bricks starts at $79 per year for 1 website.
- Bricks has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Spectra.
- Bricks also covers online store.
- Bricks does not cover forms, which Spectra does.
Suits: WordPress freelancers and agencies licensing many client sites
Breakdance
Visual site builder plugin for WordPress
- Breakdance starts at $99.99 per year for 1 website.
- Breakdance also covers online store.
Suits: WordPress freelancers and agencies building many client sites
Limits worth knowing in Spectra
- Spectra runs only inside WordPress and is not a hosted site builder.
- Toolkit prices are introductory; the page says all renewals are at full price, $299 and $429 a year.
- Premium patterns and kits need the Essential Toolkit or any higher plan, not Spectra Pro alone.
- Each plan limits the number of sites it can be used on: 3, 10 or 1000.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Spectra?
The alternatives to Spectra in this directory are Elementor, Brizy, Beaver Builder, Bricks and Breakdance. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Spectra.
Is there a free alternative to Spectra?
Yes. Elementor and Breakdance have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.