CitadelaWP theme for Business, eCommerce & Content sites
- Free version
- –
- Price
- From $89/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Ait Blocks
Ait Blocks vs Astra Essential Toolkit
Ait Blocks wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Ait Blocks | Astra Essential Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 7.6/10 |
| Starts at | $89/year (better) | $199/year |
| Free version | – | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | 14% off |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | AIT Themes | Brainstorm Force |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Ait Blocks if…
- Site owners who want a block-based builder without extra form or popup plugins
- Directory and listing site builders
- 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
Ait Blocks
- Full site editor
- Pre-built website templates
- Form builder
- Popups and modals
- Mega menu designer
- Standard Gutenberg blocks
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
Ait Blocks
- Form builder and popups included without extra plugins
- Built on standard Gutenberg blocks
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime options are offered on the pricing page
- Requires a self-hosted WordPress site
- The Basic plan does not include Ait Blocks Builder
- Sold as part of the CitadelaWP theme bundle, not as a standalone plugin price
- No free version 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
Ait Blocks
BasicStarts here
$89/year
1 site
- CitadelaWP theme and Pro access
- Starter layouts
- Does not include Ait Blocks Builder
Pro
$149/year
5 sites
- Ait Blocks Builder included
- Starter layouts
- 1 year updates
All Access
$297/year
Unlimited sites
- Ait Blocks Builder included
- Starter layouts
- 1 year updates
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
Ait Blocks vs Astra Essential Toolkit questions
Is Ait Blocks better than Astra Essential Toolkit?
On our comparison Ait Blocks comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Ait Blocks or Astra Essential Toolkit?
Ait Blocks starts at $89/year and Astra Essential Toolkit starts at $199/year.
Can I get Ait Blocks 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
