Avada is a best-selling multipurpose WordPress theme with a visual page builder and prebuilt websites.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Avada
Avada 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
| Feature | Avada | BuddyX Pro Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 5.7/10 | 8.9/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $79/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | – | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 3K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | ThemeFusion | Wbcom Designs |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Avada if…
- Freelancers building client sites
- Agencies that manage many sites
- 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
- You want to start free
Features
Avada
- Live Builder
- 120+ design and layout elements
- 110+ prebuilt websites
- 600+ Avada Studio content items
- WooCommerce support
- Custom branding
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
Avada
- 110+ prebuilt websites and 120+ elements to start from
- Pricing scales from 1 site to 1,000 sites
- One-time Classic license still sold on ThemeForest
- ThemeForest buyers rate it 4.78 out of 5 from 26,605 ratings
- Pricing is per site, so costs grow with each site
- Classic license includes only 6 months of support
- Ties sites to the theme and its page builder
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
Avada
Solo EssentialStarts here
$49/year
1 site sites
- Avada One Essential
- Live Builder and prebuilt websites
- Yearly subscription
Solo Pro
$99/year
1 site sites
- Avada One Pro
- Live Builder and prebuilt websites
- Yearly subscription
Studio Essential
$99/year
5 sites sites
- Avada One Essential
- Yearly subscription
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
What Reddit says
Avada
Reddit discussion of Avada is mostly negative, led by reports of critical Avada Builder vulnerabilities (file read and SQL injection) and one site owner who suspects an Avada exploit led to a hack. Other threads cover options-page errors and questions about compatibility with WordPress 7 updates, and no posts clearly praise the theme.
BuddyX Pro Theme
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Avada vs BuddyX Pro Theme questions
Is Avada 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, Avada or BuddyX Pro Theme?
Avada starts at $49/year and BuddyX Pro Theme starts at $79/year.
Can I get Avada 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
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
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for BuddyX Pro Theme