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BuddyX Pro Theme8.9/10ThemeGrill Themes8.3/10

BuddyX Pro Theme vs ThemeGrill Themes

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

At a glance

FeatureBuddyX Pro ThemeThemeGrill Themes
Our score8.9/10 (better)8.3/10
Starts at$79/year$56/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs3K+–
Last Black Friday30% off–
CategoryThemesThemes
VendorWbcom DesignsThemeGrill
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose BuddyX Pro Theme if…

  • Community sites built on BuddyPress or BuddyBoss
  • Membership and course sites using LMS plugins
BuddyX Pro Theme reviewVisit BuddyX Pro Theme (opens in a new tab)

Choose ThemeGrill Themes if…

  • Individuals building blogs and business sites
  • Agencies that need many themes with unlimited sites
  • You want the lower starting price
ThemeGrill Themes reviewVisit ThemeGrill Themes (opens in a new tab)

Features

BuddyX Pro Theme

  • Free base theme
  • BuddyPress and BuddyBoss support
  • LMS integrations
  • WooCommerce and Dokan support
  • Profile and group header layouts
  • Color schemes and dark mode
  • Community engagement tools

ThemeGrill Themes

  • Starter demos
  • Header and footer options
  • WooCommerce features
  • Customizer options
  • Bundled plugins
  • Typography options

Pros and cons

BuddyX Pro Theme

  • Free version is a full community theme on WordPress.org
  • Pro is a one-time or yearly purchase with clear per-site pricing
  • Works with BuddyPress, BuddyBoss, and major LMS plugins
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Lifetime license costs $199 for Pro Personal and $499 for Pro Agency
  • Some extra templates and layouts need a Pro plan

ThemeGrill Themes

  • Single Theme plan starts at 56 per year
  • Unlimited site licence on every plan
  • Lifetime purchase options are listed at 249 for one theme and 399 for all themes
  • G2 rating of 4.8 from 38 verified reviews
  • Starter demos and bundled plugins depend on the plan chosen
  • Agency plan costs 599 per year
  • Lifetime options cost 249 to 1,799, well above the annual plans

Pricing plans

BuddyX Pro Theme

  • Pro PersonalStarts here

    $79/year

    1 site

    • Directory and header layout options
    • Deeper LearnDash and Dokan templates
    • Priority support

  • Pro Professional

    $119/year

    5 sites

    • Pro on up to 5 sites
    • Aimed at freelancers and small studios

  • Pro Agency

    $199/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Unlimited sites
    • White-label ready
    • Built for agencies

ThemeGrill Themes

  • Single Theme PlanStarts here

    $56/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 1 year support
    • 1 year updates
    • 5+ free starter demos

  • All Theme Plan

    $104/year

    Unlimited sites

    • All premium themes
    • Premium starter demos
    • Includes Masteriyo Pro and Everest Forms premium

  • ThemeGrill Agency

    $599/year

    Unlimited sites

    • All themes and plugins
    • Faster response time
    • Agency privileges

BuddyX Pro Theme vs ThemeGrill Themes questions

Is BuddyX Pro Theme better than ThemeGrill Themes?

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

Which is cheaper, BuddyX Pro Theme or ThemeGrill Themes?

BuddyX Pro Theme starts at $79/year and ThemeGrill Themes starts at $56/year.

Can I get BuddyX Pro Theme or ThemeGrill Themes cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. BuddyX Pro Theme was 30% off last year.

Both products

BuddyX Pro Theme

8.9/10

Wbcom Designs is a WordPress development agency that builds and maintains community platforms, course websites, and online stores with a focus on integration and ongoing support.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $79/year
Category
Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for BuddyX Pro Theme

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