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 WoodMart
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 | WoodMart |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 (better) | 6.7/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $69 lifetime |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | One-time payment |
| Active installs | 1M+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | 40% off | 50% off (better) |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Brainstorm Force | XTemos |
| 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 WoodMart if…
- WooCommerce store owners
- Agencies building online stores for clients
Features
Astra
- Free base theme
- Astra Pro add-on
- AI site generation
- Premium starter templates
- Spectra Pro and Ultimate Addons
- Hosted websites and domain
WoodMart
- 25+ built-in eCommerce features
- 100+ prebuilt websites
- Elementor compatibility
- Built-in plugin replacements
- Multipurpose layouts
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
WoodMart
- Best-selling WooCommerce theme on ThemeForest with 120,194 sales
- ThemeForest rating of 4.91 out of 5 from 3,692 ratings
- 25+ built-in eCommerce features and 100+ prebuilt websites
- Works with Elementor
- Support is included for 6 months only
- Regular license covers one website
- Resale use needs the $3,999 Extended license
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
WoodMart
RegularStarts here
$69 lifetime
1 website sites
- Lifetime license
- 6 months of support from xtemos
- Updates included
Extended
$3,999 lifetime
extended use sites
- Lifetime license for a product sold to end users
- 6 months of support from xtemos
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.
WoodMart
Reddit users are split on WoodMart. Some say it performs well and has strong ecommerce features, while others report layout and element-removal problems and at least one store owner is weighing a move to Bricks over performance and feature limits.
Astra vs WoodMart questions
Is Astra better than WoodMart?
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 WoodMart?
Astra starts at $99/year and WoodMart starts at $69 lifetime.
Can I get Astra or WoodMart cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra was 40% off last year. WoodMart was 50% off last year.
Both products
WoodMart is a multipurpose WooCommerce theme with built-in store features and prebuilt store designs.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $69 lifetime
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WoodMart
