Blocs vs Pinegrow (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Blocs grades higher than Pinegrow: 2.4 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Blocs grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Blocs
Visual website builder for Mac that exports code you host yourself
Pinegrow
Visual HTML, CSS and Tailwind editor for desktop and browser
Which one is for you
Pick Blocs if
- Fits if you own a Mac and want to build a Bootstrap site you host yourself
- Works for people who prefer one payment to a subscription
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use Windows or Linux, as the editor is Mac only
- Tight if you stay free: no code export and no publishing
- Pricey if you want WordPress themes or custom interactions, which are Plus at $179.99
- Watch out: no hosting is included, and e-commerce needs third-party integrations
- Watch out: moving from Blocs 5 to 6 is a paid upgrade
Pick Pinegrow if
- Fits if you want to edit real HTML and CSS files in a visual editor
- Works for developers who use Tailwind or Bootstrap
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a hosted builder with a store, because it edits files you host yourself
- Watch out: the prices shown were 50% off with a countdown, so the regular prices may return
- Watch out: Interactions, WordPress Builder and Shop Builder are separate add-ons, and Interactions is not sold one-time
- Watch out: refunds are not available on monthly subscriptions
- Watch out: monthly and one-time prices exist, but only the annual ones were readable
How we grade them
| 2.4GPABlocsFair | 2.0GPAPinegrowFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A$112.99 one-time for Standard, under a year of the category's middle subscription ($144). Plus is $179.99. | C$49.50 a year, shown at 50% off $99, which is $8.25 a month at the regular price, in the middle of the category. Add-ons cost $25 to $50 a year each. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free version for unlimited sites, but no code export and no publishing, so you hit the cap before launch. | CA free trial with every feature unlocked, and no free plan. The listing does not say how long it lasts. |
| Features | CStackable sections, interactions, code export, WordPress themes on Plus and website import. No hosting is included, and e-commerce works only through other services. | CVisual editing of real files, Tailwind and Bootstrap editors, an AI assistant and publishing. Interactions, WordPress Builder and Shop Builder are paid add-ons. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. You build the site from sections and learn the editor. | CNo rating on record. You work with real HTML and CSS files and learn the editor. |
| Platforms and integrations | CThe editor runs on Mac only. iPad and iPhone apps are separate companions, so it is one family of devices. | CA desktop app for Mac, Windows and Linux, plus a browser edition. No phone app. |
| Best for | a Mac app that builds Bootstrap sites | visual editing of real HTML and CSS files |
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: Blocs and Pinegrow. How we grade
Where they differ
- Pinegrow also covers online store.
At a glance
| Blocs | Pinegrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $112.99 one-time (Standard, price shown as including tax) | $49.50 per year, shown with $99 crossed out |
| Free plan | Build unlimited websites with interactions, animations and add-ons, but no code export and no publishing to your hosting. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | Free trial with every feature unlocked |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Blocs | Pinegrow Pte. Ltd. |
| Price read from | blocsapp.com | pinegrow.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Blocs
- The desktop editor runs on macOS only; iPad and iPhone are separate companion apps.
- The free version cannot export code or publish, so a real launch needs Standard or Plus.
- No hosting is included, and e-commerce works only through third-party integrations.
- Updates are free within Blocs 6, but moving from Blocs 5 to 6 is a paid upgrade.
Pinegrow
- Monthly and one-time payment options exist on the page, but only the annual prices were readable here.
- The prices shown were 50% off a regular price, with a countdown labeled as a sale, so the regular prices may apply later.
- Interactions, WordPress Builder and Shop Builder are add-ons; Interactions is not offered with a one-time payment.
- Refunds are not available on monthly subscriptions.
Key features
Blocs
- Stackable page sections
- Pages are assembled from pre-made Bloc sections and Bric components such as carousels, modals and media players, on Bootstrap 4 and 5.
- Code export or own hosting
- Standard and Plus export sites as code or publish them to your own hosting; the free version cannot.
- Interactions and scroll effects
- Standard interactions, animations and Scroll FX are in every edition; custom interactions need Plus.
- WordPress themes
- Plus can build custom WordPress themes from a Blocs design.
- Templates and add-ons
- Site templates are included and add-ons can be installed in every edition.
- Website import
- Plus can import content from existing websites and extract images, fonts and colors from live sites.
Pinegrow
- Visual editing of real files
- Pages are edited visually or in code, side by side, and stay in standard HTML and CSS files with no lock-in.
- Tailwind and Bootstrap editors
- Classes become visual controls, including Tailwind 4 projects with a custom theme and Bootstrap components and grids.
- WordPress theme builder
- An HTML design can be turned into a WordPress theme with Gutenberg blocks, or a WooCommerce shop, exported as PHP files.
- AI Assistant
- A built-in assistant edits pages, and the editor also follows file changes made by agents such as Claude Code or Codex.
- Publishing and handover
- Sites publish to GitHub, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages or SFTP, and clients edit marked areas in the browser through Pinegrow Online.
Plans
Blocs
Blocs 6 Free$0
Unlimited sites, styling, interactions and add-ons; no code export or publishing.
Blocs 6 Standard$112.99
one-time, inc tax, 1 Mac
Adds code export, publishing to your hosting, custom fonts and browser preview.
Blocs 6 Plus$179.99
one-time, inc tax, 2 Macs
Adds custom interactions, WordPress themes, website import, image editing and advanced SEO.
Pinegrow
Web Editor, annual$49.50
per user / year, shown at 50% off $99
Yearly subscription with Tailwind, Bootstrap and plain HTML editing and Pinegrow Online for local projects.
Interactions add-on$50
per year, shown at 50% off $200
Visual editor for interactions, animations and scroll scenes, with the GreenSock license included. Not sold with one-time payments.
WordPress Builder add-on$25
per year, shown at 50% off $50
Builds custom WordPress themes, plugins and blocks without coding.
Shop Builder add-on$25
per year, shown at 50% off $50
Builds custom WooCommerce stores and blocks; requires the WordPress Builder add-on.
Ways to pay less
Blocs
- Education
25% student discount on Standard
Full-time college or university students over 16 may get 25% off a first Blocs Standard license; it cannot be combined with other promotions.
Pinegrow
- Education
Special plan for students and non-profits
The buy section points students, non-profits and educators to a special plan, and invites others who cannot afford it to get in touch.
- Other savings
30-day money-back guarantee
Applies to one-time licenses, upgrades and yearly subscriptions, not recurring monthly subscriptions.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Blocs or Pinegrow?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Blocs starts at $112.99 one-time (Standard, price shown as including tax), and Pinegrow starts at $49.50 per year, shown with $99 crossed out.
Which has a free plan, Blocs or Pinegrow?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Blocs has a free plan. Pinegrow does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Blocs and Pinegrow run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Blocs lists an iOS app and only Pinegrow lists a web app and Windows and Linux apps. Both list a macOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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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.