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Bricks Builder7.9/10Thrive Themes8.6/10

Bricks Builder vs Thrive Themes

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

At a glance

FeatureBricks BuilderThrive Themes
Our score7.9/108.6/10 (better)
Starts at$79/year (better)$299/year
Free versionNoNo
Refund window60 days (better)30 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs––
Last Black Friday25% off–
CategoryThemesThemes
VendorBricksThrive Themes
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
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Choose Thrive Themes if…

  • Creators and small businesses building sales and lead pages
  • Coaches and course sellers using WordPress
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Features

Bricks Builder

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

Thrive Themes

  • Thrive Architect page builder
  • Thrive Theme Builder
  • Thrive Leads
  • Thrive Quiz Builder
  • Thrive Apprentice
  • Thrive Optimize
  • Updates and support

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

Thrive Themes

  • All 8 Thrive plugins are included in one suite
  • Covers themes, page building, leads, quizzes and courses
  • Unlimited updates while the license is in good standing
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Only the full suite is listed, with no single-plugin option
  • No free version or lifetime plan is listed
  • The $299 yearly price is a first-year offer; the list price is $599 per year

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

Thrive Themes

  • Thrive Suite Yearly

    $299/year

    5 sites

    • All 8 Thrive plugins and Thrive Theme Builder
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

  • Thrive Suite QuarterlyStarts here

    $149

    5 sites

    • Same features as the yearly plan
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

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.

Thrive Themes

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Bricks Builder vs Thrive Themes questions

Is Bricks Builder better than Thrive Themes?

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

Which is cheaper, Bricks Builder or Thrive Themes?

Bricks Builder starts at $79/year and Thrive Themes starts at $299/year.

Can I get Bricks Builder or Thrive Themes cheaper on Black Friday?

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

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