Astra vs Code Vibrant Themes

Code Vibrant Themes wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureAstraCode Vibrant Themes
Our score8.3/10Not rated
Starts at$99/year$59.99/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days–
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs1M+–
Last Black Friday40% off–
CategoryThemesThemes
VendorBrainstorm ForceCode Vibrant Themes
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Astra if…

  • Agencies building client sites
  • Users who want a lightweight theme with add-ons

Choose Code Vibrant Themes if…

  • Buyers who want WordPress themes from one shop
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

Astra

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

Code Vibrant Themes

  • Beautiful and user friendly WordPress themes and plugins
  • WP Magazine Modules for Gutenberg and Elementor
  • Blog Post Layouts for Gutenberg and Elementor
  • Fast & highly customizable
  • One Click Demo Import
  • SEO optimized

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

Code Vibrant Themes

  • Lifetime plans available for single and all-theme licenses
  • Money-back period not stated on the pricing page

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

Code Vibrant Themes

  • Single ThemeStarts here

    $59.99/year

  • Single Theme

    $119.99 lifetime

  • All Theme Plan

    $99.99/year

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.

Code Vibrant Themes

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Astra vs Code Vibrant Themes questions

Is Astra better than Code Vibrant Themes?

On our comparison Code Vibrant Themes comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Astra or Code Vibrant Themes?

Astra starts at $99/year and Code Vibrant Themes starts at $59.99/year.

Can I get Astra or Code Vibrant Themes cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra was 40% off last year.

Both products

Astra

8.3/10

Astra is a highly customizable WordPress theme trusted by over 2 million websites, offering advanced options and a WooCommerce performance booster.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $99/year
Category
Themes

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