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Visual Composer alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Visual Composer alternative is WPBakery (2.2 GPA). The best free one is Elementor (2.2 GPA).
Visual Composer compared with 5 alternatives: WPBakery, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Brizy and Divi.
Visual Composer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49 per year for 1 website. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual ComposerThis tool | Free plan · from $49/yr | Yes | Web |
| WPBakery | From $82 one-time | No | Web |
| Elementor | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Beaver Builder | From $89/yr | No | Web |
| Brizy | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Divi | From $89/yr | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Visual Composer starts at $4.08 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
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 Visual Composer
WPBakery
Drag-and-drop page builder plugin for WordPress, sold once
- WPBakery starts at $82 one-time for 1 site.
- WPBakery has no free plan, unlike Visual Composer.
- WPBakery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- WPBakery does not cover site audit and popups, which Visual Composer does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want to pay once instead of yearly
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 also covers forms.
- Elementor does not cover site audit, online store and popups, which Visual Composer does.
Suits: WordPress users who want to design pages visually without code
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 Visual Composer.
- Beaver Builder does not cover site audit and popups, which Visual Composer does.
Suits: WordPress freelancers and agencies managing many client sites
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 Visual Composer.
- Brizy also covers forms.
- Brizy does not cover site audit and online store, which Visual Composer does.
Suits: Single-site owners who want hosting and an AI builder in one price
Divi
WordPress theme and visual builder sold as a yearly or lifetime plan
- Divi starts at $89 per year for unlimited websites.
- Divi has no free plan, unlike Visual Composer.
- Divi can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Divi does not cover site audit, online store and popups, which Visual Composer does.
Suits: Freelancers and agencies building many WordPress sites under one license
Limits worth knowing in Visual Composer
- Visual Composer runs only inside WordPress; the page notes it works on WordPress.com only on the Business plan.
- There is no free trial of the premium plans, though a free version and a demo exist; refunds are offered within 30 days.
- The plugin keeps working after a subscription ends, but updates, the Hub and support stop.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Visual Composer?
The alternatives to Visual Composer in this directory are WPBakery, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Brizy and Divi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Visual Composer.
Is there a free alternative to Visual Composer?
Yes. Elementor has 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.