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Bricks Builder vs Kadence Theme

Kadence Theme wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureBricks BuilderKadence Theme
Our score7.9/108.1/10 (better)
Starts at$79/year (better)$350/year
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window60 days–
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–500K+
Last Black Friday25% off–
CategoryThemesThemes
VendorBricksLiquid Web
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Bricks Builder if…

  • Developers building custom WordPress sites
  • Agencies managing several client sites
  • You want the lower starting price
Bricks Builder reviewVisit Bricks Builder (opens in a new tab)

Choose Kadence Theme if…

  • Agencies and professionals building client sites
  • Site owners who want theme, blocks and memberships in one bundle
  • You want to start free
Kadence Theme reviewVisit Kadence Theme (opens in a new tab)

Features

Bricks Builder

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

Kadence Theme

  • Drag-and-drop block design
  • Mega menus
  • Shared design system
  • Two-factor login
  • One-click backups
  • WooCommerce tools

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

Kadence Theme

  • Free theme version on WordPress.org
  • Drag-and-drop blocks with no code needed
  • Bundled with The Events Calendar and LearnDash on plans
  • Paid plans start at $350 a year, sold as bundles
  • The lifetime deal has been discontinued, per a July 2026 review

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

Kadence Theme

  • 1 siteStarts here

    $350/year

    1 site sites

    • Kadence theme included
    • The Events Calendar
    • LearnDash

  • 10 sites

    $599/year

    10 sites sites

    • Kadence theme included
    • The Events Calendar
    • LearnDash

  • 25 sites

    $799/year

    25 sites sites

    • Kadence theme included
    • The Events Calendar
    • Give

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.

Kadence Theme

Reddit users are split on the Kadence theme since Liquid Web acquired it, with several posts warning about a permanent Liquid Web panel in v1.5.0 and the removal of the old starter-theme catalogue. Others still choose it for new sites, including one Squarespace switcher and a user who found it cheaper than Thrive Themes.

Bricks Builder vs Kadence Theme questions

Is Bricks Builder better than Kadence Theme?

On our comparison Kadence Theme comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Bricks Builder or Kadence Theme?

Bricks Builder starts at $79/year and Kadence Theme starts at $350/year.

Can I get Bricks Builder or Kadence Theme cheaper on Black Friday?

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

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