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 Hestia
Hestia 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 | Hestia |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $99/year | $69/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1M+ (better) | 70K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 40% off | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Brainstorm Force | ThemeIsle |
| 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 Hestia if…
- Small business websites
- Freelancers building simple brochure 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
Hestia
- Material-style design
- Customizer-based design
- WooCommerce designs
- Mega menus
- Page builder compatibility
- Speed-focused code
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
Hestia
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Pro plans start at $69 a year for one site
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Works with major page builders
- Pro features need a paid plan
- Business and Agency plans cost $129 and $249 a year
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
Hestia
PersonalStarts here
$69/year
1 site
- Hestia Pro features
- Access to starter sites
Business
$129/year
3 sites
- Hestia Pro features
- Access to starter sites
Agency
$249/year
Unlimited sites
- Hestia Pro features
- Access to 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.
Hestia
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Astra vs Hestia questions
Is Astra better than Hestia?
On our comparison Hestia comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Astra or Hestia?
Astra starts at $99/year and Hestia starts at $69/year.
Can I get Astra or Hestia cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra was 40% off last year.
Both products
Hestia is a multi-purpose WordPress theme from ThemeIsle with a free version and a paid Hestia Pro upgrade.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Hestia
