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
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Astra
Astra vs Colibri WP
Colibri WP wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Astra | Colibri WP |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 8.6/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $99/year | $79/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1M+ (better) | 50K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 40% off | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Brainstorm Force | ExtendThemes |
| 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
Choose Colibri WP if…
- Freelancers building small business sites
- Agencies with many client sites
- 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
Colibri WP
- Drag and drop components
- Customizer-based design
- 90+ website templates
- 150+ predefined blocks
- WooCommerce ready
- Multilanguage support
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
Colibri WP
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Design inside the WordPress Customizer
- Agency plan covers unlimited sites
- The Personal plan covers one site only
- Lifetime Personal costs $169, about two years of the yearly plan
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
Colibri WP
PersonalStarts here
$79/year
1 site sites
- Full page builder
- Premium components
- Lifetime option at $169
Business
$99/year
5 sites sites
- Full page builder
- Premium components
Agency
$199/year
Unlimited sites
- Unlimited sites
- Premium components
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.
Colibri WP
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Astra vs Colibri WP questions
Is Astra better than Colibri WP?
On our comparison Colibri WP comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Astra or Colibri WP?
Astra starts at $99/year and Colibri WP starts at $79/year.
Can I get Astra or Colibri WP cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra was 40% off last year.
Both products
Colibri WP is a free WordPress theme with a drag and drop page builder that works inside the WordPress Customizer.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $79/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Colibri WP