Beaver Builder is the WordPress page builder freelancers start with and agencies never outgrow, designed for ease of use and stability.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $89/year
- Category
- Page builders
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Beaver Builder
Beaver Builder vs Powerfolio
Beaver Builder wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Beaver Builder | Powerfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 7.9/10 |
| Starts at | $89/year | $29.90/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 100K+ (better) | 10K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | – |
| Category | Page builders | Page builders |
| Vendor | Beaver Builder | Powerfolio |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Beaver Builder if…
- Designers and agencies building client sites
- Users who want a visual page builder with theme building
Choose Powerfolio if…
- Designers and photographers showing their work
- Freelancers who build with Elementor
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Beaver Builder
- Drag and drop editing
- Beaver Themer
- Pre-built website templates
- Responsive editing mode
- WooCommerce support
- Beaver Builder AI
Powerfolio
- Portfolio and gallery widget
- Built-in lightbox
- Hover effects
- Category filters
- Video lightbox
- Elementor and Gutenberg support
Pros and cons
Beaver Builder
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- G2 average of 4.5 from 27 reviews
- Beaver Themer included on the Starter plan
- Starter plan covers 1 site and Plus covers 3
- The Unlimited plan costs 546 a year, well above the Professional plan at 299
- Paid plans are annual subscriptions, and no lifetime plan is listed on the pricing page
- White labeling is only on the Unlimited plan
Powerfolio
- Free version includes the core portfolio and gallery layouts
- Works with Elementor and Gutenberg
- Pro starts at $29.90 per year
- Extra layouts, the grid builder and video lightbox need Pro
- Most hover effects are locked to the paid plans
Pricing plans
Beaver Builder
StarterStarts here
$89/year
1 site
- Page builder and theme
- Beaver Themer
- WooCommerce support
Plus
$179/year
3 sites
- Beaver Builder AI
- Loop Builder
- Product updates and email support
Professional
$299/year
50 sites
- Multisite capable
- Product updates and email support
- Beaver Builder AI
Powerfolio
PROStarts here
$29.90/year
1 site sites
- 8 additional layouts
- Custom grid builder
- 17 premium hover effects
AGENCY
$49.90/year
up to 5 sites sites
- Everything in PRO
- Ideal for client projects
- Priority support
What Reddit says
Beaver Builder
Reddit discussion of Beaver Builder is split between posts from its own team about new releases and AI features and users comparing it with Bricks, GeneratePress and Breakdance. Some users say licence tiers left them without Beaver Themer and that recommendations of it get voted down on r/Wordpress.
Powerfolio
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Beaver Builder vs Powerfolio questions
Is Beaver Builder better than Powerfolio?
On our comparison Beaver Builder comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Beaver Builder or Powerfolio?
Beaver Builder starts at $89/year and Powerfolio starts at $29.90/year.
Can I get Beaver Builder or Powerfolio cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Beaver Builder was 25% off last year.
Both products
PowerfolioWP – Portfolio plugin for Elementor
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $29.90/year
- Category
- Page builders
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Powerfolio