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Astra Essential Toolkit7.6/10ZoloBlocks8.2/10

Astra Essential Toolkit vs ZoloBlocks

ZoloBlocks wins 4 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureAstra Essential ToolkitZoloBlocks
Our score7.6/108.2/10 (better)
Starts at$199/year$30/year (better)
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window14 days60 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–1K+
Last Black Friday14% off–
CategoryBlocksBlocks
VendorBrainstorm ForceBdThemes
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 ZoloBlocks if…

  • WordPress block editor users
  • Designers building Gutenberg layouts
  • You want to start free
  • You want the lower starting price
ZoloBlocks reviewVisit ZoloBlocks (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

ZoloBlocks

  • 80+ blocks
  • Mega Menu Builder
  • Query Loop Builder
  • Dynamic content
  • Interactions and parallax effects
  • AI text and AI image blocks

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

ZoloBlocks

  • 80+ blocks and 15 extensions listed
  • Lifetime plans available
  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • 60-day money-back guarantee
  • Pricing page lists more than one price for the same plan, so confirm at checkout
  • Built for the block editor, not Elementor

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

ZoloBlocks

  • PersonalStarts here

    $30/year

    1 site

    • 80+ blocks and extensions
    • 50+ ready-made pages
    • 1 year support and updates

  • Business

    $60/year

    5 sites

    • 80+ blocks and extensions
    • 250+ ready-made patterns
    • 1 year support and updates

  • Developer

    $150/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Custom CSS and transform options
    • Ready-made pages and patterns
    • 1 year support and updates

Astra Essential Toolkit vs ZoloBlocks questions

Is Astra Essential Toolkit better than ZoloBlocks?

On our comparison ZoloBlocks comes out ahead on 4 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Astra Essential Toolkit or ZoloBlocks?

Astra Essential Toolkit starts at $199/year and ZoloBlocks starts at $30/year.

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

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

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