Bricks Builder vs EngineThemes

EngineThemes wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureBricks BuilderEngineThemes
Our score7.9/10Not rated
Starts at$79/year$29 once
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window60 days–
BillingSubscriptionOne-time payment
Active installs––
Last Black Friday25% off–
CategoryThemesThemes
VendorBricksEngineThemes
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Bricks Builder if…

  • Developers building custom WordPress sites
  • Agencies managing several client sites

Choose EngineThemes if…

  • Builders of marketplace, freelance or forum sites on WordPress
  • You want to start free

Features

Bricks Builder

  • 149 built-in elements
  • Query Loop Builder
  • WooCommerce Builder
  • Popup Builder
  • Menu Builder
  • Conditions and Interactions

EngineThemes

  • With 11 awesome app themes and keep growing.
  • Power of Simplicity
  • Frontend Controls
  • Mobile Version
  • Easy to launch

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

EngineThemes

  • One-time pricing listed on the package plans page
  • Application themes for marketplace, freelance and forum sites
  • Refund period not stated on the pages checked

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

EngineThemes

  • TribeEngineStarts here

    $29 once

  • MicrojobEngine

    $89

  • FreelanceEngine

    $89

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.

EngineThemes

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Bricks Builder vs EngineThemes questions

Is Bricks Builder better than EngineThemes?

On our comparison EngineThemes comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Bricks Builder or EngineThemes?

Bricks Builder starts at $79/year and EngineThemes starts at $29 once.

Can I get Bricks Builder or EngineThemes cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Bricks Builder was 25% off last year.

Both products

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