The Most Powerful Gutenberg Blocks Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for aBlocks
aBlocks vs Astra Essential Toolkit
aBlocks wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | aBlocks | Astra Essential Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 (better) | 7.6/10 |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $199/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 2K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | 14% off |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | aBlocks | Brainstorm Force |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose aBlocks if…
- Bloggers and portfolio builders using the block editor
- Agencies managing several client sites
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Astra Essential Toolkit if…
- Freelancers building client sites
- Users who want Astra Pro and Spectra Pro in one plan
Features
aBlocks
- 100+ blocks
- Block settings presets
- Ready templates
- Form builder
- Popup builder
Astra Essential Toolkit
- Astra Pro and Spectra Pro
- Ultimate Addons for Elementor
- Premium starter templates
- AI site generation
- Hosted website and domain
- Priority support
Pros and cons
aBlocks
- Free version is on WordPress.org
- Lifetime licenses are available
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Single-site plan is $49 per year
- Lifetime bundles range from $149 to $1,999 one time
- No Trustpilot profile for the vendor was found
Astra Essential Toolkit
- Includes Astra Pro and Spectra Pro in one plan
- Lifetime option available at 549 with no renewal
- 10 websites covered on the entry plan
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Renewal price is higher than the first year: 299 per year after the first year on the entry plan
- Entry plan includes only 2 hosted websites
- No free trial is listed
Pricing plans
aBlocks
IndividualStarts here
$49/year
1 site sites
- Priority email and chat support
- Full block customization
Business
$99/year
25 sites sites
- Priority email and chat support
- Full block customization
Agency
$399/year
Unlimited sites
- Priority email and chat support
- Full block customization
Astra Essential Toolkit
Essential Toolkit + AIStarts here
$199/year
10 websites sites
- Astra Pro and Spectra Pro included
- Ultimate Addons for Elementor included
- 2 hosted websites
Essential Toolkit + AI
$549 lifetime
10 websites sites
- No recurring cost
- Astra Pro and Spectra Pro included
- 2 hosted websites
Business Toolkit + AI
$279/year
Unlimited sites
- Adds SureForms Agency
- 5 hosted websites
- Astra Pro and Spectra Pro included
aBlocks vs Astra Essential Toolkit questions
Is aBlocks better than Astra Essential Toolkit?
On our comparison aBlocks comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, aBlocks or Astra Essential Toolkit?
aBlocks starts at $49/year and Astra Essential Toolkit starts at $199/year.
Can I get aBlocks or Astra Essential Toolkit cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra Essential Toolkit was 14% off last year.
Both products
Astra Pro + AI is designed for solo builders working on personal or small client projects, offering advanced customization options and AI tools for generating websites.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $199/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Astra Essential Toolkit