GenerateBlocks Pro wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | Astra Essential Toolkit | GenerateBlocks Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.6/10 (better) | 5.1/10 |
| Starts at | $199/year | $99/year (better) |
| Free version | No | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | 14% off | 33% off (better) |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Brainstorm Force | GeneratePress |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Essential Toolkit + AIStarts here
$199/year
10 websites sites
Essential Toolkit + AI
$549 lifetime
10 websites sites
Business Toolkit + AI
$279/year
Unlimited sites
GeneratePress One (1 site)Starts here
$99/year
1 site sites
GeneratePress One (10 sites)
$149/year
Up to 10 sites sites
GeneratePress One (100 sites)
$199/year
Up to 100 sites sites
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Reddit users find GenerateBlocks hard to learn, mainly because of nested containers and a cramped back-end editing space. Pro-specific posts are mostly questions about whether the editor keeps working without renewal and how content template display order works.
On our comparison GenerateBlocks Pro comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Astra Essential Toolkit starts at $199/year and GenerateBlocks Pro starts at $99/year.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra Essential Toolkit was 14% off last year. GenerateBlocks Pro was 33% off last year.
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.
GenerateBlocks Pro adds premium blocks and site-building tools to the free GenerateBlocks plugin.
