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Astra Essential Toolkit7.6/10PatternsWP

Astra Essential Toolkit vs PatternsWP

PatternsWP wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureAstra Essential ToolkitPatternsWP
Our score7.6/10Not rated
Starts at$199/year$29/year (better)
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs––
Last Black Friday14% off–
CategoryBlocksBlocks
VendorBrainstorm ForcePatternsWP
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Astra Essential Toolkit if…

  • Freelancers building client sites
  • Users who want Astra Pro and Spectra Pro in one plan
Astra Essential Toolkit reviewVisit Astra Essential Toolkit (opens in a new tab)

Choose PatternsWP if…

  • Users of WordPress block themes
  • Freelancers building client sites quickly
  • You want to start free
  • You want the lower starting price
PatternsWP reviewVisit PatternsWP (opens in a new tab)

Features

Astra Essential Toolkit

  • Astra Pro and Spectra Pro
  • Ultimate Addons for Elementor
  • Premium starter templates
  • AI site generation
  • Hosted website and domain
  • Priority support

PatternsWP

  • Large pattern library
  • One-click import
  • Cloud-hosted library
  • Full-page templates
  • Core block based
  • Responsive layouts

Pros and cons

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

PatternsWP

  • Free plugin on WordPress.org with free patterns
  • Patterns are built from WordPress core blocks
  • Clear per-site pricing with three tiers
  • Works only with the block editor, not the classic editor
  • No free trial or lifetime plan is listed on the pricing page
  • Licenses are priced per year, with 1, 3 or 100 websites

Pricing plans

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

PatternsWP

  • StarterStarts here

    $29/year

    1 website sites

    • Access to the pattern library
    • 1-click import
    • Yearly license

  • Professional

    $59/year

    3 websites sites

    • Access to the pattern library
    • 1-click import
    • Yearly license

  • Agency

    $99/year

    100 websites sites

    • Access to the pattern library
    • 1-click import
    • Yearly license

Astra Essential Toolkit vs PatternsWP questions

Is Astra Essential Toolkit better than PatternsWP?

On our comparison PatternsWP comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Astra Essential Toolkit or PatternsWP?

Astra Essential Toolkit starts at $199/year and PatternsWP starts at $29/year.

Can I get Astra Essential Toolkit or PatternsWP cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra Essential Toolkit was 14% off last year.

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