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 JNews
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Bricks Builder | JNews |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $79/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | No | No |
| Refund window | 60 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Bricks | Jegtheme |
| 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 JNews if…
- News and magazine publishers
- Agencies with many publishing clients
- 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
JNews
- Speed and performance
- Native SEO
- Monetization
- Visual layout builder
- Rich content types
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
JNews
- Built-in SEO and speed tools
- 99+ demos included
- Plans start at $49 per year
- Subscription with yearly renewal
- Speed claims are vendor-stated
- Higher tiers needed for more than one site
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
JNews
JNews Pro - PersonalStarts here
$49/year
1 site sites
- 99+ demos
- 1 year priority support
- Speed Optimizer
JNews Pro - Professional
$99/year
10 sites sites
- 99+ demos
- 1 year priority support
- SEO Optimizer
JNews Pro - Agency
$139/year
100 sites sites
- 99+ demos
- 1 year priority support
- SEO Optimizer
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.
JNews
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Bricks Builder vs JNews questions
Is Bricks Builder better than JNews?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Bricks Builder or JNews?
Bricks Builder starts at $79/year and JNews starts at $49/year.
Can I get Bricks Builder or JNews cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Bricks Builder was 25% off last year.
Both products
JNews is a news and magazine WordPress theme with built-in SEO, speed and monetization tools.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for JNews