Bricks Builder vs Elementor Pro: An Honest Side-by-Side Comparison

What is Bricks Builder?

Bricks Builder is a WordPress page builder that lets you design headers through footers without code. It runs inside WordPress as a self hosted tool and gives you a live frontend preview. It ships with 110+ elements, a built in Query Loop Builder for dynamic data, and dedicated builders for menus, popups and WooCommerce shops.

You can try Bricks online before purchase and there is a lifetime license option if you want to avoid renewals.

What we liked

In tests the output tended to be clean and semantic, with less nesting and bloat than some other builders. This matters for performance and debugging on client sites.

Out of the box it includes a strong core toolset. You get a Query Loop Builder to surface APIs or custom data, a Menu Builder for custom navs, a Popup Builder, and a WooCommerce Builder all built in.

The plan covers the full feature set across plans, including 110+ elements and conditions and interactions, without chasing add ons.

Pricing is straightforward and there is real flexibility. A 60 day money back guarantee backs every plan, and there is a no risk online playground to try before you buy.

Local and staging sites don’t count toward license limits, which helps when testing on client projects.

What we did not like

Pricing can be a hurdle for solo freelancers. Starter is $79 per year for 1 site, with higher tiers for more sites, or a $599 one time Ultimate license. For a new freelancer, that up front can be a bigger commit than some monthly subscription models.

It helps to know Bricks is often described as developer friendly, which means a steeper learning curve for non coders and a smaller ecosystem of tutorials versus Elementor. Some users warn that the learning path is steeper and the community resources lag behind the bigger players.

Pricing

Starter is USD 79/year for 1 website, with updates and support during the term. Business covers 3 websites for USD 149/year, and Agency offers unlimited sites at USD 249/year. There is also an Ultimate Lifetime option at USD 599 one time that includes all future updates and support. A 60-day money back guarantee is noted on the pricing page.

All plans include the full feature set, including the Query Loop Builder, Menu Builder, Popup Builder and WooCommerce Builder, plus access to templates and community resources. There is also a Try Bricks online playground to test drive the editor before buying.

Elementor Pro pricing typically starts at around USD 59 per year for a single site and scales up to about USD 399 per year for agency level use, with additional bundled offerings like Elementor One that combine tools such as AI features, image optimization and site management. The Elementor plans include Theme Builder, Dynamic Content, Form Builder and Popup Builder, and the numbers above reflect plan tiers used by many shops and agencies.

Verdict

If you want speed and tight code output with a weaponized set of built in features, Bricks is a strong choice for developers and agencies that value control over markup. It suits sites with custom headers, precise layouts and heavy WooCommerce work, and the lifetime license can pay off for multiple client projects.

It also presents a solid path if you want to avoid ongoing subscription fatigue.

Elementor Pro remains compelling for teams that depend on a broad ecosystem of widgets, templates and marketing tools. If you need a large widget library, frequent templates and a familiar multi site workflow, Elementor Pro can be easier to adopt and scale.

For agencies weighing total cost of ownership, the price range from around 59 to 399 USD per year and bundled options like One are frequently cited in comparisons and reviews.