PHP Blocks, repeatable fields, page building tools, media galleries and more.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ACF Pro
ACF Pro vs Spectra Pro
ACF Pro wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | ACF Pro | Spectra Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 (better) | 6.7/10 |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $69/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 2M+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | WP Engine | Brainstorm Force |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose ACF Pro if…
- Developers building custom fields for client sites
- Agencies managing many WordPress sites
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Spectra Pro if…
- Site builders who prefer the native block editor
- Client sites where editors update content themselves
Features
ACF Pro
- Repeater field
- Flexible content field
- Unlimited updates per year
- Free ACF version
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Spectra Pro
- Block library
- Loop builder
- Popup builder
- Display and responsive conditions
- Motion effects
- Mega menu and dynamic content
Pros and cons
ACF Pro
- Repeater and flexible content fields for complex layouts
- Free ACF version on WordPress.org to test first
- Unlimited websites on the Agency plan
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Annual subscription, not a one-time payment
- The free version does not include the Repeater or flexible content fields
- Trustpilot rating is 2.5 from only 6 reviews
Spectra Pro
- Runs inside the native WordPress block editor
- Reddit users say the blocks are intuitive and integrate well with Gutenberg
- Wide set of blocks, popups and display conditions
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Reddit users say upgrade prompts and bundled tiers are frequent
- A Reddit user found Elementor easier than Spectra for headers
Pricing plans
ACF Pro
PersonalStarts here
$49/year
1 site
- Includes all PRO features
- Unlimited updates per year
- 1 website
Freelancer
$149/year
10 sites
- Includes all PRO features
- Unlimited updates per year
- 10 websites
Agency
$249/year
Unlimited sites
- Includes all PRO features
- Unlimited updates per year
- Unlimited websites
Spectra Pro
Spectra ProStarts here
$69/year
3 websites sites
- Solo builders and small client projects
- 24/7 expert priority support
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Spectra Pro, lifetime
$319 once
3 websites sites
- 24/7 expert priority support
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Product updates
Essential Toolkit + AI
$199/year
10 websites sites
- Freelancers managing several client sites
- AI platform for 3 years
- 24/7 expert priority support
What Reddit says
ACF Pro
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Spectra Pro
Reddit users mostly discuss Spectra as a Gutenberg block plugin and compare it with Kadence, Greenshift, GenerateBlocks, Bricks and Blocksy setups. Recurring problems include starter template blocks that cannot be edited, limits on post types in the free version, and ACF fields not connecting to its Loops builder.
ACF Pro vs Spectra Pro questions
Is ACF Pro better than Spectra Pro?
On our comparison ACF Pro comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, ACF Pro or Spectra Pro?
ACF Pro starts at $49/year and Spectra Pro starts at $69/year.
Can I get ACF Pro or Spectra Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Join Spectra Builder’s 1M+ Amazing Community and start designing gorgeous web pages with minimal effort using the Spectra Pro plugin.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Spectra Pro
