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 ColorMag
ColorMag 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 | ColorMag |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 8.9/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $99/year | $69/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1M+ (better) | 40K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 40% off | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Brainstorm Force | ThemeGrill |
| 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 ColorMag if…
- Bloggers running magazine-style sites
- News publishers
- 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
ColorMag
- Header and footer builder
- News ticker and top bar
- Magazine layouts
- Starter templates
- Elementor widgets
- WooCommerce compatibility
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
ColorMag
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- ColorMag Pro starts at $69 a year for up to 3 sites
- Lifetime Pro license at $279
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Magazine Blocks Pro license is only included in the Plus plan
- Starter templates beyond the free set need a paid 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
ColorMag
ColorMag ProStarts here
$69/year
3 sites
- Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Theme updates
ColorMag Plus
$99/year
10 sites
- Free Magazine Blocks Pro license
- More starter templates
- Theme updates
ColorMag Pro lifetime
$279 lifetime
3 sites
- Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Theme updates
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.
ColorMag
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Astra vs ColorMag questions
Is Astra better than ColorMag?
On our comparison ColorMag comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Astra or ColorMag?
Astra starts at $99/year and ColorMag starts at $69/year.
Can I get Astra or ColorMag cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra was 40% off last year.
Both products
ColorMag is a magazine and news WordPress theme from ThemeGrill, with a free version and a paid ColorMag Pro upgrade.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ColorMag
