Blocs vs RapidWeaver Elements (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Blocs grades higher than RapidWeaver Elements: 2.4 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Blocs grades higher on value for money, the free plan and platforms. They get the same grade on features and ease of use.
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
RapidWeaver Elements
Mac-only visual website builder that publishes to your own server
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 RapidWeaver Elements if
- Fits if you build sites on a Mac and want files you can host anywhere
- Makes sense if you want Tailwind without writing the code by hand
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you use Windows or a Chromebook, as it is macOS only
- Skip it if you want hosting included, as Realmac sells that separately
- Watch out: it is a yearly license, and after it lapses the app works but gets no updates
- Tight if you want to publish for free, as publishing needs a paid plan
- Too light for a shop or members area, as it publishes static sites
How we grade them
| 2.4GPABlocsFair | 1.6GPARapidWeaver ElementsWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| 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$99 a year for Base is about $8.25 a month, between the category's cheaper quarter at $6.75 and its middle at $12; Plus is $149 and Pro $249. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free version for unlimited sites, but no code export and no publishing, so you hit the cap before launch. | DA free download to try, but publishing is locked until you pay and no trial length is stated. |
| 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 Tailwind editor, templates, Markdown CMS and publish-anywhere, but no hosting and an app that only builds static sites on your Mac. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. You build the site from sections and learn the editor. | CNo store rating on record, and you build the site yourself, then sort out hosting and publishing. |
| Platforms and integrations | CThe editor runs on Mac only. iPad and iPhone apps are separate companions, so it is one family of devices. | DmacOS 13 or later only, with no Windows, web or mobile version. |
| Best for | a Mac app that builds Bootstrap sites | building Tailwind websites on a Mac |
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 RapidWeaver Elements. How we grade
Where they differ
- Blocs can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- RapidWeaver Elements also covers Markdown.
At a glance
| Blocs | RapidWeaver Elements | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $112.99 one-time (Standard, price shown as including tax) | $99 per year, single user on up to 3 Macs |
| 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 download to try; paid plans unlock publishing and advanced features |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Blocs | Realmac Software Limited |
| Price read from | blocsapp.com | realmacsoftware.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.
RapidWeaver Elements
- Runs on macOS 13 Ventura or newer only; there is no Windows, web or mobile version.
- Sold as a yearly subscription; after it lapses the app keeps working but gets no new updates.
- Hosting is not included in the license; Realmac sells a separate hosting service.
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.
RapidWeaver Elements
- Visual Tailwind editor
- Design pages visually on a Tailwind CSS foundation, with a Node Browser that shows the page structure and responsive breakpoints.
- Templates and sample projects
- Ships with free starter projects such as a portfolio, link-in-bio page, landing page and fitness site, plus a component library.
- Built-in Markdown CMS
- Manage content from plain Markdown files, with automatic Open Graph tags, clean URLs and sitemap generation.
- Publish anywhere
- A built-in client publishes to a local folder, FTP, SFTP or Amazon S3, and saved bookmarks hold several destinations.
- Custom components
- Write your own components with HTML, Tailwind and the Elements API, or add third-party ones from the built-in store.
- Elements Cloud backup
- Every license includes 1 GB of cloud storage to back up and share projects.
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.
RapidWeaver Elements
Elements Base$99.00
per year, single user, install on 3 Macs
Unlimited websites, one year of updates, 1 GB Elements Cloud, 2 global components per project.
Elements Plus$149.00
per year, single user, install on 3 Macs
Base plus unlimited global components, per the page's feature list.
Elements Pro$249.00
per year, single user, install on 3 Macs
Plus, with resell rights for client sites and priority support.
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.
RapidWeaver Elements
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Blocs or RapidWeaver Elements?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Blocs starts at $112.99 one-time (Standard, price shown as including tax), and RapidWeaver Elements starts at $99 per year, single user on up to 3 Macs.
Which has a free plan, Blocs or RapidWeaver Elements?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Blocs has a free plan. RapidWeaver Elements does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Blocs and RapidWeaver Elements run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Blocs lists an iOS app. 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.