Astra vs Bricks Builder

Astra wins 3 of the 5 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

Feature	Astra	Bricks Builder
Our score	8.3/10 (better)	7.9/10
Starts at	$99/year	$79/year (better)
Free version	Yes (better)	No
Refund window	14 days	60 days (better)
Billing	Subscription	Subscription
Active installs	1M+	–
Last Black Friday	40% off (better)	25% off
Category	Themes	Themes
Vendor	Brainstorm Force	Bricks
Black Friday 2026	Not announced	Not announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Astra if…

Agencies building client sites
Users who want a lightweight theme with add-ons
You want to start free

Astra review Visit Astra

Choose Bricks Builder if…

Developers building custom WordPress sites
Agencies managing several client sites
You want the lower starting price

Bricks Builder review Visit Bricks Builder

Features

Astra

Free base theme
Astra Pro add-on
AI site generation
Premium starter templates
Spectra Pro and Ultimate Addons
Hosted websites and domain

Bricks Builder

149 built-in elements
Query Loop Builder
WooCommerce Builder
Popup Builder
Menu Builder
Conditions and Interactions

Pros and cons

Astra

Free base theme on WordPress.org
Reddit users describe it as lightweight and fast
Works with the block editor and common page builders
14-day money-back guarantee on all plans

Starter templates and premium modules need a paid plan
Some Reddit users find the free version limited
Some Reddit users say Astra Pro is not worth the price

Bricks Builder

Includes a full set of features in every plan
Free to try online at try.bricksbuilder.io before buying
60-day money-back guarantee
Lifetime option at $599 covers unlimited sites

No free version for live sites
Starter, Business and Agency are yearly subscriptions
Classic PHP theme rather than a block theme

Pricing plans

Astra

Astra Pro + AIStarts here
$99/year
3 sites
- Astra Pro addon
- AI site generation
- 1 hosted website with a free domain for the first year
Astra Pro + AI (lifetime)
$279 once
3 sites
- No recurring cost for the WordPress toolkit
- AI platform and hosting run for 3 years
Essential Toolkit + AI
$199/year
10 sites
- Spectra Pro and Ultimate Addons for Elementor
- 300+ premium templates
- 2 hosted websites

Bricks Builder

StarterStarts here
$79/year
1 website sites
- Updates and support for the subscription term
- All features included
Business
$149/year
3 websites sites
- Updates and support for the subscription term
- All features included
Agency
$249/year
Unlimited sites
- Updates and support for the subscription term
- Eligible for Bricks Expert Listing

What Reddit says

Astra

Reddit users discuss Astra mainly as a free WordPress theme with an optional Astra Pro add-on, and some ask whether it is too heavy for beginners. Recurring problems include WordPress.com plans blocking theme installs, Pro license activation failing, and difficulty customising headers and menus.

Bricks Builder

Reddit users discuss Bricks Builder mostly in a positive way, covering the 2.4 release, tutorials, and users who are switching over from Elementor. Users comparing it with Elementor point to its cleaner code, and most visible posts are release notes, add-ons, and community templates rather than complaints.