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 Customify
Customify wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Astra | Customify |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $99/year | $69/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 15 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1M+ (better) | 30K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 40% off | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Brainstorm Force | PressMaximum |
| 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 Customify if…
- Site owners who want detailed header and shop control
- Developers building client sites in the Customizer
- 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
Customify
- Header and footer builder
- Mega menus
- WooCommerce layouts
- Blog and portfolio layouts
- Global colors and typography
- Adobe Fonts integration
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
Customify
- Free theme with a Pro add-on at $69 a year
- Detailed header and footer builder
- Press Studio at $99 a year adds Blocksify Pro and premium starter sites
- 15-day money-back guarantee
- Pro modules install as a separate plugin, not a theme upload
- Updates and support apply only while the license is active
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
Customify
Customify ProStarts here
$69/year
3 sites
- All 16 Customify Pro modules
- Site-wide theme controls
- Updates and support while active
Press Studio
$99/year
3 sites
- Customify Pro
- Blocksify Pro
- Premium starter sites
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.
Customify
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Astra vs Customify questions
Is Astra better than Customify?
On our comparison Customify comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Astra or Customify?
Astra starts at $99/year and Customify starts at $69/year.
Can I get Astra or Customify cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra was 40% off last year.
Both products
Customify is a free multipurpose WordPress theme from PressMaximum, with a Customify Pro add-on for advanced headers, menus, WooCommerce controls and layouts.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Customify
