aThemes vs Blocksy

aThemes wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureaThemesBlocksy
Our score7.5/10 (better)7.4/10
Starts at$63/year (better)$69/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–300K+
Last Black Friday–40% off
CategoryThemesThemes
VendoraThemesCreativeThemes
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose aThemes if…

  • Store owners running WooCommerce shops
  • Agencies managing client sites under one license
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose Blocksy if…

  • Site owners who want visual control of headers and footers
  • Stores running WooCommerce

Features

aThemes

  • Theme and templates builder
  • WooCommerce product filters and swatches
  • Checkout layouts
  • Product bundles and discounts
  • Advanced reviews
  • Elementor widgets

Blocksy

  • Drag-and-drop header builder
  • Drag-and-drop footer builder
  • Advanced mega menu
  • WooCommerce product tools
  • Dark mode switch
  • Custom fonts and Typekit

Pros and cons

aThemes

  • Free Sydney theme on WordPress.org
  • Site licenses for 1, 10 or 100 websites
  • Annual plans start at $63 for one site
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Plans are billed yearly as listed
  • Trustpilot rating is 4 stars from 82 reviews

Blocksy

  • Free version on WordPress.org, fully functional
  • Lifetime option at $199 for one site
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Lifetime price rises to $499 for unlimited sites
  • Advanced header and footer features need the paid plan

Pricing plans

aThemes

  • All Access Pass - PersonalStarts here

    $159/year

    1 site

    • Sydney Pro, Merchant Pro, Botiga Pro and Addons Pro
    • Annual billing
  • All Access Pass - Professional

    $239/year

    10 sites

    • Sydney Pro, Merchant Pro, Botiga Pro and Addons Pro
    • Annual billing
  • All Access Pass - Agency

    $319/year

    100 sites

    • Sydney Pro, Merchant Pro, Botiga Pro and Addons Pro
    • Annual billing

Blocksy

  • PersonalStarts here

    $69/year

    1 site sites

    • One year of updates and support
    • Lifetime option: $199
    • Pro starter sites
  • Business Popular

    $99/year

    10 sites sites

    • One year of updates and support
    • Lifetime option: $299
    • Pro starter sites
  • Agency

    $149/year

    Unlimited sites

    • One year of updates and support
    • Lifetime option: $499
    • White label extension

What Reddit says

aThemes

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Blocksy

Reddit users report that Blocksy layouts can break on mobile and that its block-based editing is hard to use for simple changes. One user says their lifetime license was cancelled after activation on fewer than 120 sites, and calls the company a scam.

aThemes vs Blocksy questions

Is aThemes better than Blocksy?

On our comparison aThemes comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, aThemes or Blocksy?

aThemes starts at $63/year and Blocksy starts at $69/year.

Can I get aThemes or Blocksy cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Blocksy was 40% off last year.

Both products

aThemes

7.5/10

aThemes offers a suite of high-quality WordPress themes and plugins built for performance, flexibility, and ease of use.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $63/year
Category
Themes

Blocksy

7.4/10

Blocksy is a free WordPress theme with a Pro upgrade for header and footer builders, mega menus and WooCommerce tools.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $69/year
Category
Themes

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