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 The7
Astra 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 | The7 |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 (better) | 6.7/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $39/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1M+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | 40% off | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Brainstorm Force | Dream-Theme |
| 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
- You want to start free
Choose The7 if…
- Freelancers building websites for clients
- Agencies that run many active 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
The7
- Pre-made websites library
- Website and online store builder
- Theme updates
- The7 15 upgrade
- Priority 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
The7
- Unlimited plan covers any number of active websites
- Pre-made websites library included with paid plans
- Vendor reports 335,000+ ThemeForest sales since 2013 and 200,000+ live websites
- Launch offer takes 20% off the first year of both plans
- Single-site plan renews at $49/year after the first year
- Unlimited plan renews at $249/year after the first year
- The ThemeForest Classic release is a legacy version, separate from the current product
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
The7
The7 1-SiteStarts here
$39/year
1 production website sites
- First year price, renews at $49/year
- Theme updates and support
- Pre-made websites library access
The7 Unlimited
$199/year
Unlimited sites
- First year price, renews at $249/year
- Priority support
- Pre-made websites library access
Classic (ThemeForest, legacy)
$69 lifetime
1 end product sites
- Regular license on ThemeForest
- 6 months of support from Dream-Theme
- Legacy release of The7
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.
The7
Reddit mentions of The7 are few and mostly about page building with WPBakery. One long-time ThemeForest customer questions the move to The7 15, which requires a separate annual subscription.
Astra vs The7 questions
Is Astra better than The7?
On our comparison Astra comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Astra or The7?
Astra starts at $99/year and The7 starts at $39/year.
Can I get Astra or The7 cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra was 40% off last year.
Both products
The7 is a multipurpose WordPress theme for websites and online stores, with a pre-made websites library.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $39/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for The7
