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 Zakra
Zakra 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 | Zakra |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 5.7/10 | 8.8/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $69/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 30K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | ThemeFusion | ThemeGrill |
| 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 Zakra if…
- Small business sites on a budget
- Freelancers building client sites
- 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
Zakra
- Full WooCommerce support
- Header and mobile menu controls
- Blog layouts
- Sidebar and layout options
- Typography and color controls
- Page builder and Gutenberg support
- Footer and top bar builder
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
Zakra
- Free version is available on WordPress.org
- Lifetime plans are offered alongside annual plans
- Agency plan covers unlimited sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee on listed plans
- No free trial is listed
- Lower plans are limited to 3 or 10 websites
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
Zakra
Zakra ProStarts here
$69/year
up to 3 websites sites
- Access to Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Priority support
Zakra Plus
$99/year
up to 10 websites sites
- Free BlockArt Blocks Pro license
- More starter templates
- Priority support
Zakra Pro
$279 lifetime
up to 3 websites sites
- Access to Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Priority support
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.
Zakra
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Avada vs Zakra questions
Is Avada better than Zakra?
On our comparison Zakra comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Avada or Zakra?
Avada starts at $49/year and Zakra starts at $69/year.
Can I get Avada or Zakra cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Zakra was 30% off last year.
Both products
Zakra is a free multipurpose WordPress theme that provides endless possibilities to create sites of any niche, including business, blogging, eCommerce, and portfolio.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Zakra