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aBlocks vs Essential Blocks

Essential Blocks wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureaBlocksEssential Blocks
Our score8.5/108.7/10 (better)
Starts at$49/year$39/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs2K+100K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryBlocksBlocks
VendoraBlocksEssential Blocks
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose aBlocks if…

  • Bloggers and portfolio builders using the block editor
  • Agencies managing several client sites
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Choose Essential Blocks if…

  • Sites built with the WordPress block editor
  • Agencies building client sites on Gutenberg
  • You want the lower starting price
Essential Blocks reviewVisit Essential Blocks (opens in a new tab)

Features

aBlocks

  • 100+ blocks
  • Block settings presets
  • Ready templates
  • Form builder
  • Popup builder

Essential Blocks

  • 70+ advanced blocks
  • Ready templates
  • WooCommerce blocks
  • Global block styling
  • Modular control
  • Dynamic tags and ACF support
  • WPML compatibility

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

Essential Blocks

  • Free version is listed on WordPress.org
  • Blocks can be switched off individually to keep pages light
  • Pro plans cover multiple sites, including 100-site plans
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on Pro plans
  • Pro blocks need a paid plan and the free plugin must stay active
  • Updates and premium support stop when a license expires
  • Some WordPress.org support threads report difficulty changing colors across blocks

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

Essential Blocks

  • StarterStarts here

    $39/year

    1 site

    • 70+ advanced blocks
    • 6000+ ready templates
    • 1 month of updates and support

  • Innovator

    $112/year

    5 sites

    • Premium and dynamic blocks
    • WooCommerce blocks
    • 3 months of updates and support

  • Visionary

    $244/year

    100 sites

    • All Pro blocks
    • Dynamic tags and ACF support
    • 6 months of updates and support

aBlocks vs Essential Blocks questions

Is aBlocks better than Essential Blocks?

On our comparison Essential Blocks comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, aBlocks or Essential Blocks?

aBlocks starts at $49/year and Essential Blocks starts at $39/year.

Can I get aBlocks or Essential Blocks cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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