Elementor Essential
The Elementor Essential plan costs $5 per month for 1 site, billed annually ($60 a year).
What the plan includes
57 Pro widgets, Theme Builder, 10 cloud templates and forms without submission storage. No popups, custom code or ecommerce features.
As stated on elementor.comThe plans either side of it
- Free$0one below
The basic Elementor editor plugin with drag-and-drop tools and core widgets, installed on your own WordPress site.
- Advanced Solo$7 per month for 1 site, billed annually ($84 a year)one above
85 Pro widgets, popups, custom code and CSS, ecommerce features and custom fields. Advanced is the same for 3 sites at $9 a month ($108 a year).
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| About.me | $5 a month | Yes |
| Pixpa | $5.40 a month | No |
| Webnode | $4.50 a month | Yes |
| Webself | $4.50 a month | No |
| Spectra | $5.75 a month | Yes |
| Pinegrow | $4.13 a month | No |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Elementor Essential questions
How much is the Elementor Essential plan?
The Elementor Essential plan costs $5 per month for 1 site, billed annually ($60 a year). 57 Pro widgets, Theme Builder, 10 cloud templates and forms without submission storage. No popups, custom code or ecommerce features.
What is the difference between Elementor Free and Essential?
Free costs $0 and gives you the basic Elementor editor plugin with drag-and-drop tools and core widgets, installed on your own WordPress site. Essential costs $5 per month for 1 site, billed annually ($60 a year) and gives you 57 Pro widgets, Theme Builder, 10 cloud templates and forms without submission storage. No popups, custom code or ecommerce features.
Is it worth moving from Essential to Advanced Solo?
That depends on what you need. Advanced Solo costs $7 per month for 1 site, billed annually ($84 a year) and adds 85 Pro widgets, popups, custom code and CSS, ecommerce features and custom fields. Advanced is the same for 3 sites at $9 a month ($108 a year). The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Elementor have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. The free Elementor editor plugin for WordPress, with drag-and-drop tools, key widgets and core site-building features. You supply WordPress and hosting.
When was this checked?
Oct 17, 2026, against https://elementor.com/pricing/. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.