Astra Essential Toolkit wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | Astra Essential Toolkit | Kadence Blocks Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.6/10 (better) | 5.1/10 |
| Starts at | $199/year (better) | $299/year |
| Free version | No | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | 14% off | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Brainstorm Force | Kadence WP |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Kadence Blocks ProKadence Blocks ProEssential Toolkit + AIStarts here
$199/year
10 websites sites
Essential Toolkit + AI
$549 lifetime
10 websites sites
Business Toolkit + AI
$279/year
Unlimited sites
Kadence Blocks ProStarting bundle (Kadence theme and blocks)Starts here
$299/year
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Kadence Blocks ProReddit users are worried about Kadence since Liquid Web acquired it, citing a Liquid Web panel added in theme v1.5.0 that cannot be removed and uncertainty about the free versions. Many are looking for alternatives, though some still recall Kadence as one of the strongest free offerings.
On our comparison Astra Essential Toolkit comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Astra Essential Toolkit starts at $199/year and Kadence Blocks Pro starts at $299/year.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra Essential Toolkit was 14% 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.
Kadence Blocks Pro adds premium blocks to the free Kadence Blocks plugin for the WordPress block editor.