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Themify Builder vs WPBakery (2026): which should you pick?

As of Nov 13, 2026, WPBakery grades higher than Themify Builder: 2.2 against 2.0 out of 4.0.

Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA

WPBakery 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.

Themify Builder

Drag-and-drop layout builder for WordPress, in a Themify club

From $89/yr
Full detailsthemify.me

WPBakery

Drag-and-drop page builder plugin for WordPress, sold once

From $82 one-time
Full detailswpbakery.com

Which one is for you

Pick Themify Builder if

  • Fits if you want themes and a builder from one maker on a single yearly fee
  • Works for people who build many WordPress sites

Look elsewhere if

  • Skip it if you want a builder on its own, because no separate price appeared on the pages read
  • Not for you if you want to try it free, as no free edition was found
  • Watch out: headers, footers and product templates come from Builder Pro
  • Watch out: it runs only inside WordPress

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

2.0GPAThemify BuilderFair2.2GPAWPBakeryFair
Value for money
B$89 a year for the whole club on unlimited sites, or $249 once, which is under two years of the category's middle subscription ($288).
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 edition or trial appeared on the pages read.
FNo free plan and no trial, only a demo sandbox.
Features
CFront-end and back-end editing, responsive styling and prebuilt layouts. Theme-building templates need Builder Pro.
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
CNo rating on record. You build pages from rows and modules inside WordPress.
CNo rating on record. You build pages from elements in a WordPress editor.
Platforms and integrations
BWeb only, as a WordPress plugin, with WooCommerce, YouTube and Vimeo.
BWeb only, as a WordPress plugin, with WooCommerce, WPML, Yoast SEO and qTranslate.
Best fora WordPress page builder sold inside a theme cluba 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: Themify Builder and WPBakery. How we grade

Where they differ

    In commonWebOne-time purchaseTemplatesNo-codeOnline store

    At a glance

    Themify BuilderWPBakery
    PricingPaidPaid
    Starts at$89 per year for all Themify products$82 one-time for 1 site
    Free planNoneNone
    Free trialNone listedNone listed
    Web
    Made byThemifyRain-Task Ltd
    Price read fromthemify.mewpbakery.com
    CheckedNov 13, 2026Nov 13, 2026

    Worth knowing

    Themify Builder

    • The builder is presented as available with Themify themes and the membership; no separate builder price or free edition appeared on the pages read.
    • It runs only inside WordPress.
    • Theme-building templates for headers, footers and products come from Builder Pro, a separate product in the club.

    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

    Themify Builder

    Frontend and backend editing
    Layouts can be edited live on the page or in a backend mode, with inline text editing and floating or docked panels.
    Responsive styling
    Grids and styling are set separately for desktop, tablet and mobile.
    Predesigned layouts
    Hundreds of layouts for sectors such as restaurants, salons, fashion and software can be imported and edited.
    Row backgrounds
    Rows take color, gradient, image, slider, parallax, zooming and video backgrounds, with overlays and frames.
    Builder Pro and addons
    The membership adds Builder Pro for header, footer and product templates, plus 25 Builder Addons including WooCommerce and contact modules.

    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

    Themify Builder

    • Master Club$89

      per year

      One year of access and support for all Themify products on unlimited sites, including 42 themes and Builder Pro.

    • Lifetime Club$249

      one-time

      Lifetime access and support for all Themify products, on unlimited personal or commercial projects.

    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

    Themify Builder

    • Lifetime license

      Lifetime Club, one payment

      A single $249 payment replaces the $89 yearly Master Club, with lifetime access and support for all Themify products.

    • Other savings

      30-day money-back guarantee

      The pricing page offers a 30-day risk-free refund on membership purchases.

    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, Themify Builder or WPBakery?

    As of Nov 13, 2026, Themify Builder starts at $89 per year for all Themify products, and WPBakery starts at $82 one-time for 1 site.

    Which has a free plan, Themify Builder or WPBakery?

    As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Themify 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.
    How we review and grade