Beaver Builder vs WPBakery (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, WPBakery grades higher than Beaver Builder: 2.2 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
WPBakery grades higher on value for money, ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Beaver Builder
Drag-and-drop page builder plugin and theme for WordPress
WPBakery
Drag-and-drop page builder plugin for WordPress, sold once
Which one is for you
Pick Beaver Builder if
- Fits if you already run WordPress and want to lay out pages visually
- Works for freelancers who can spread a 3-site or 50-site license
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want one product with hosting, since you buy hosting and a domain separately
- Not for you if you want a free plan or trial before paying
- Tight if you want AI, which is not in the $89 Starter plan
- Watch out: white labelling and priority support only come with Unlimited at $546
- Pricey if you cancel later: prices are yearly only
Pick WPBakery if
- Fits if you want to pay once and use it on a WordPress site
- Works for developers who want a builder that fits any theme
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to try it first, because it offers a demo sandbox, not a trial
- Skip it if you want a hosted builder, as it runs only inside WordPress
- Watch out: only one year of Support Plus is included, and extending it costs $59 a year
- Watch out: bulk discounts start at 20 licenses, and the student discount is Regular licenses only
- Watch out: the page offers a 15-day refund on lifetime licenses
How we grade them
| 1.6GPABeaver BuilderWeak | 2.2GPAWPBakeryFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$89 a year for 1 site, about $7.42 a month, at the edge of the category's cheaper quarter ($7.42). | A$82 one-time for 1 site, under a year of the category's middle subscription ($12 a month, or $144). Support Plus afterwards is $59 a year. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial are listed for this product. | FNo free plan and no trial, only a demo sandbox. |
| Features | CA builder with theme tools, loops and WooCommerce support, but AI starts at $179 and multisite at $299. | CFront-end and back-end editors, a template library, a grid builder, an AI assistant and a skin builder. No theme builder is in the listing. |
| Ease of use | DNo rating on record, and you need your own WordPress install and hosting. | CNo rating on record. You build pages from elements in a WordPress editor. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWordPress only, with WooCommerce and Assistant Pro listed. | BWeb only, as a WordPress plugin, with WooCommerce, WPML, Yoast SEO and qTranslate. |
| Best for | drag-and-drop pages on WordPress | a one-time-price page builder for any WordPress theme |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Beaver Builder and WPBakery. How we grade
Where they differ
- WPBakery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
At a glance
| Beaver Builder | WPBakery | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | $89 per year for 1 site | $82 one-time for 1 site |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | FastLine Media LLC | Rain-Task Ltd |
| Price read from | wpbeaverbuilder.com | wpbakery.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Beaver Builder
- It runs only on WordPress; hosting and a domain are separate.
- Starter excludes Beaver Builder AI, and multisite support starts at Professional.
- White labeling and priority support are only on Unlimited.
- Licenses are priced per year and the page lists only yearly prices.
WPBakery
- WPBakery runs only inside WordPress.
- Each license includes one year of Support Plus; extending it costs $59 a year for updates, the template library, AI and support.
- Bulk license discounts start at 20 licenses and the student discount applies only to Regular licenses.
- The page offers a free demo sandbox rather than a free plan or trial.
Key features
Beaver Builder
- Drag-and-drop page builder
- A plugin for building responsive pages without code, with custom breakpoints and per-device show and hide controls.
- Beaver Themer
- Extends the builder to headers, footers, archives and other theme parts. It is included in every plan.
- Dynamic content and Loop Builder
- Content can be pulled from custom fields and post data, shown conditionally, and listed with a loop builder.
- Beaver Builder AI
- Generates editable pages and sections inside the builder, from the Plus plan upward.
- WooCommerce support and staging sites
- Shop pages can be designed in the builder, and staging and development sites never count toward the site limit.
WPBakery
- Front-end and back-end editors
- Pages can be built in a front-end drag-and-drop editor or a back-end one, and work with any WordPress theme.
- Template library
- Premium layout templates can be downloaded from an online library; access is part of Support Plus.
- WPBakery AI
- An assistant that writes content and code from a typed specification, listed as part of each license's first year.
- Grid builder
- Displays posts, portfolios and custom post types or media in a grid or masonry grid with 40+ predefined styles.
- Skin builder and add-ons
- A skin builder restyles the builder's elements, and add-ons such as Templatera and Easy Tables extend it.
Plans
Beaver Builder
Starter$89
per year for 1 site
Page builder plugin, theme, Themer, Loop Builder, WooCommerce support, updates and email support. Beaver Builder AI is not included.
Plus$179
per year for up to 3 sites
Everything in Starter, with 3 sites and Beaver Builder AI for generating editable pages and sections.
Professional$299
per year for up to 50 sites
For agencies and freelancers: 50 sites, AI, and multisite support.
Unlimited$546
per year for unlimited sites
Unlimited sites, white labeling, advanced courses, priority email support and 6 months of Assistant Pro.
WPBakery
Regular$82
one-time, lifetime, for 1 site
Includes one year of Support Plus: free updates, template library, WPBakery AI and partner discounts.
5 Sites$299
one-time, lifetime, for up to 5 sites
Same features as Regular for up to 5 sites; the page says buying 5 separate licenses would cost $410.
10 Sites$592
one-time, lifetime, for up to 10 sites
Same features for up to 10 sites; separate licenses would cost $820 according to the page.
Theme Integration$82
one-time, for use in a single theme
For theme developers who bundle the builder into a theme; includes a year of premium support and free updates.
Ways to pay less
Beaver Builder
No public discounts listed.
WPBakery
- Education
Student discount on Regular licenses
Students can ask for a discount by emailing from a university-assigned address; it applies only to Regular license purchases.
- Other savings
15-day money-back guarantee
The pricing page offers a 15-day refund on lifetime licenses.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Beaver Builder or WPBakery?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Beaver Builder starts at $89 per year for 1 site, and WPBakery starts at $82 one-time for 1 site.
Which has a free plan, Beaver Builder or WPBakery?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Beaver Builder nor WPBakery has a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.