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 Visual Composer
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Beaver Builder | Visual Composer |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 6.9/10 |
| Starts at | $89/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | – |
| Category | Page builders | Page builders |
| Vendor | Beaver Builder | Visual Composer |
| 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 Visual Composer if…
- Designers building custom layouts
- Agencies managing many client sites
- 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
Visual Composer
- Drag and drop builder
- 300+ content elements
- 200+ templates
- Theme builder
- Popup builder
- Free stock images
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
Visual Composer
- Free version available
- Agency plan covers up to 1000 websites
- Lifetime option at $149 one-time
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Trustpilot average is 2.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews
- Lifetime plan covers one website and includes two years of support
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
Visual Composer
SingleStarts here
$49/year
1 website sites
- Drag & drop builder
- 300+ content elements
- 200+ templates
Plus
$99/year
5 websites sites
- Drag & drop builder
- Theme builder
- Popup builder
Accelerate
$149/year
20 websites sites
- Drag & drop builder
- Theme builder
- Popup builder
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.
Visual Composer
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Beaver Builder vs Visual Composer questions
Is Beaver Builder better than Visual Composer?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Beaver Builder or Visual Composer?
Beaver Builder starts at $89/year and Visual Composer starts at $49/year.
Can I get Beaver Builder or Visual Composer cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Beaver Builder was 25% off last year.
Both products
Visual Composer Website Builder for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Page builders
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Visual Composer