The WPBakery Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about WPBakery in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
WPBakery
The Insider’s Guide
Drag-and-drop page builder plugin for WordPress, sold once
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among website and landing page builders, read from WPBakery’s own pages.
Made by Rain-Task Ltd · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from WPBakery’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on WPBakery’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 40 of the 104 other website and landing page builders we grade
WPBakery Page Builder is a WordPress plugin with front-end and back-end drag-and-drop editors that works with any theme. It ships content elements, a template library, a grid builder and an AI assistant, and is sold as a lifetime license rather than a subscription.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about WPBakery, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You build pages from elements in a WordPress editor.
- 1
Best for a one-time-price page builder for any WordPress theme
WPBakery Page Builder is a WordPress plugin with front-end and back-end editors, sold for $82 once for 1 site.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $82 one-time for 1 site.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
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.
- 5
Template library
Premium layout templates can be downloaded from an online library; access is part of Support Plus.
- 6
WPBakery AI
An assistant that writes content and code from a typed specification, listed as part of each license's first year.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 40 of 104
That is against the other website and landing page builders we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace WPBakery you would be making a builder that other people can use without writing code. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
WPBakery at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $82 one-time for 1 site
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Rain-Task Ltd
- Category
- Website & Landing Page Builders
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a one-time-price page builder for any WordPress theme
WPBakery Page Builder is a WordPress plugin with front-end and back-end editors, sold for $82 once for 1 site. The license includes one year of support, then updates, the template library and AI cost $59 a year, and there is no trial.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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 | F | No free plan and no trial, only a demo sandbox. |
| Features | C | Front-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 | C | No rating on record. You build pages from elements in a WordPress editor. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, as a WordPress plugin, with WooCommerce, WPML, Yoast SEO and qTranslate. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who WPBakery is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- WordPress site owners who want to pay once instead of yearly
- Theme developers who bundle a page builder in a theme
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$82 one-time
To start
WPBakery is a paid product, starting at $82 one-time for 1 site.
No free plan and no trial, only a demo sandbox.
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.
Read from wpbakery.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on wpbakery.comOther savings
15-day money-back guarantee
The pricing page offers a 15-day refund on lifetime licenses.
Stated on wpbakery.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Drag-and-drop page builder plugin for WordPress, sold once. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, AI features, templates, no-code, online store.
Front-end and back-end editors, a template library, a grid builder, an AI assistant and a skin builder.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- WooCommerce
- WPML
- Yoast SEO
- qTranslate
WPBakery is made by Rain-Task Ltd.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
40/104
Other website and landing page builders it is graded above
WPBakery's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 40 of the 104 other website and landing page builders we grade, and level with 29.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 94 of 104) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 105 website and landing page builders we grade, cut by the letter each got. WPBakery’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 94 of 104
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 104
- CFeaturesAbove 5 of 104
- CEase of useAbove 6 of 104
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 35 of 104
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace WPBakery you would be making a builder that other people can use without writing code. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $82, paid once.
What you could make
- Templates: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A builder that other people can use without writing code.
- Checkout, card payments and sales tax handled for you.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. WPBakery’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Brizy and Visual Composer
The 5 tools WPBakery is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Elementor
Free plan · from $5/mo
Drag-and-drop page builder plugin and hosting for WordPress.
- Elementor has a free plan. WPBakery does not.
- WPBakery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- WPBakery also covers online store.
- 2.0GPA
Divi
From $89/yr
WordPress theme and visual builder sold as a yearly or lifetime plan.
- WPBakery also covers online store.
- 1.6GPA
Beaver Builder
From $89/yr
Drag-and-drop page builder plugin and theme for WordPress.
- WPBakery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.0GPA
Brizy
Free trial · from $19/mo
Drag-and-drop builder as a hosted platform or WordPress plugin.
- WPBakery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- WPBakery also covers online store.
- Brizy also covers forms and popups.
- 2.8GPA
Visual Composer
Free plan · from $49/yr
Drag-and-drop website builder plugin for WordPress.
- Visual Composer has a free plan. WPBakery does not.
- WPBakery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Visual Composer also covers site audit and popups.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is WPBakery free?
No. WPBakery is a paid product, starting at $82 one-time for 1 site.
How much does WPBakery cost?
WPBakery lists 4 plans. Regular: $82 one-time, lifetime, for 1 site.
What platforms does WPBakery work on?
WPBakery is available on Web.
Does WPBakery offer any discounts?
WPBakery publicly lists the following: Student discount on Regular licenses; 15-day money-back guarantee.
Does WPBakery have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. WPBakery is listed for Web.
Does WPBakery have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. WPBakery is listed for Web.
Is WPBakery open source?
WPBakery is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does WPBakery integrate with?
WPBakery's listing names WooCommerce, WPML, Yoast SEO and qTranslate. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does WPBakery have a student discount?
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.
Who makes WPBakery?
WPBakery is made by Rain-Task Ltd.
What are the alternatives to WPBakery?
The closest alternatives to WPBakery in our directory are Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Brizy and Visual Composer.
How does WPBakery compare with other website and landing page builders?
WPBakery's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 40 of the 104 other website and landing page builders we grade, and level with 29.
Could I make my own version of WPBakery?
To replace WPBakery you would be making a builder that other people can use without writing code.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from WPBakery’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from WPBakery's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Rain-Task Ltd. Prices change, so check wpbakery.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- WPBakery, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/wpbakery
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Prices and grades as they are today
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what WPBakery’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. WPBakery is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Rain-Task Ltd. Prices and plans change: check wpbakery.com before you buy.