Bricks Builder is a premium WordPress theme and visual site builder with a full element library.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $79/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Bricks Builder
Bricks Builder vs ColorMag
ColorMag wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Bricks Builder | ColorMag |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.9/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $79/year | $69/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 60 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 40K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Bricks | ThemeGrill |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Bricks Builder if…
- Developers building custom WordPress sites
- Agencies managing several client sites
Choose ColorMag if…
- Bloggers running magazine-style sites
- News publishers
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Bricks Builder
- 149 built-in elements
- Query Loop Builder
- WooCommerce Builder
- Popup Builder
- Menu Builder
- Conditions and Interactions
ColorMag
- Header and footer builder
- News ticker and top bar
- Magazine layouts
- Starter templates
- Elementor widgets
- WooCommerce compatibility
Pros and cons
Bricks Builder
- Includes a full set of features in every plan
- Free to try online at try.bricksbuilder.io before buying
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime option at $599 covers unlimited sites
- No free version for live sites
- Starter, Business and Agency are yearly subscriptions
- Classic PHP theme rather than a block theme
ColorMag
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- ColorMag Pro starts at $69 a year for up to 3 sites
- Lifetime Pro license at $279
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Magazine Blocks Pro license is only included in the Plus plan
- Starter templates beyond the free set need a paid plan
Pricing plans
Bricks Builder
StarterStarts here
$79/year
1 website sites
- Updates and support for the subscription term
- All features included
Business
$149/year
3 websites sites
- Updates and support for the subscription term
- All features included
Agency
$249/year
Unlimited sites
- Updates and support for the subscription term
- Eligible for Bricks Expert Listing
ColorMag
ColorMag ProStarts here
$69/year
3 sites
- Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Theme updates
ColorMag Plus
$99/year
10 sites
- Free Magazine Blocks Pro license
- More starter templates
- Theme updates
ColorMag Pro lifetime
$279 lifetime
3 sites
- Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Theme updates
What Reddit says
Bricks Builder
Reddit users discuss Bricks Builder mostly in a positive way, covering the 2.4 release, tutorials, and users who are switching over from Elementor. Users comparing it with Elementor point to its cleaner code, and most visible posts are release notes, add-ons, and community templates rather than complaints.
ColorMag
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Bricks Builder vs ColorMag questions
Is Bricks Builder better than ColorMag?
On our comparison ColorMag comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Bricks Builder or ColorMag?
Bricks Builder starts at $79/year and ColorMag starts at $69/year.
Can I get Bricks Builder or ColorMag cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Bricks Builder was 25% off last year.
Both products
ColorMag is a magazine and news WordPress theme from ThemeGrill, with a free version and a paid ColorMag Pro upgrade.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ColorMag