aThemes vs BuddyX Pro Theme

BuddyX Pro Theme wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureaThemesBuddyX Pro Theme
Our score7.5/108.9/10 (better)
Starts at$63/year (better)$79/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs–3K+
Last Black Friday–30% off
CategoryThemesThemes
VendoraThemesWbcom Designs
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 BuddyX Pro Theme if…

  • Community sites built on BuddyPress or BuddyBoss
  • Membership and course sites using LMS plugins

Features

aThemes

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

BuddyX Pro Theme

  • Free base theme
  • BuddyPress and BuddyBoss support
  • LMS integrations
  • WooCommerce and Dokan support
  • Profile and group header layouts
  • Color schemes and dark mode
  • Community engagement tools

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

BuddyX Pro Theme

  • Free version is a full community theme on WordPress.org
  • Pro is a one-time or yearly purchase with clear per-site pricing
  • Works with BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, and major LMS plugins
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Lifetime license costs $199 for Pro Personal and $499 for Pro Agency
  • Some extra templates and layouts need a Pro 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

BuddyX Pro Theme

  • Pro PersonalStarts here

    $79/year

    1 site

    • Directory and header layout options
    • Deeper LearnDash and Dokan templates
    • Priority support
  • Pro Professional

    $119/year

    5 sites

    • Pro on up to 5 sites
    • Aimed at freelancers and small studios
  • Pro Agency

    $199/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Unlimited sites
    • White-label ready
    • Built for agencies

aThemes vs BuddyX Pro Theme questions

Is aThemes better than BuddyX Pro Theme?

On our comparison BuddyX Pro Theme comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, aThemes or BuddyX Pro Theme?

aThemes starts at $63/year and BuddyX Pro Theme starts at $79/year.

Can I get aThemes or BuddyX Pro Theme cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. BuddyX Pro Theme was 30% 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

Wbcom Designs is a WordPress development agency that builds and maintains community platforms, course websites, and online stores with a focus on integration and ongoing support.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $79/year
Category
Themes

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