Charitable vs Elementor Pro

Elementor Pro wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureCharitableElementor Pro
Our score8.7/10 (better)8.2/10
Starts at$69/year$60/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs10K+10M+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommercePage builders
VendorWPCharitableElementor Pro
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Charitable if…

  • Nonprofits running online donation campaigns
  • Agencies building fundraising sites for clients

Choose Elementor Pro if…

  • Site owners who want a visual page builder
  • Freelancers building client sites
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

Charitable

  • Customizable donation forms
  • Full donation management
  • Recurring donations
  • Payment gateways
  • Donor dashboard and receipts
  • Peer to peer fundraising

Elementor Pro

  • Theme Builder
  • Dynamic Content
  • Form Builder
  • Popup Builder
  • eCommerce features
  • Custom code and CSS

Pros and cons

Charitable

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Unlimited campaigns and donors on every paid plan
  • No transaction fees on the Basic plan
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Peer to peer fundraising and crowdfunding need the Pro plan at 199 per year
  • Multisite and client management need the Elite plan at 299 per year
  • Paid plans are annual subscriptions

Elementor Pro

  • Visual drag-and-drop editor for page layouts
  • Theme Builder covers headers, footers, and templates
  • Free core plugin on WordPress.org lets you start before buying
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on annual plans
  • Requires the free Elementor plugin to run
  • Lower tiers limit popups, custom code, and eCommerce features
  • Plans renew at a higher list price after the first year

Pricing plans

Charitable

  • BasicStarts here

    $69/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited campaigns
    • Unlimited donors
    • No transaction fees
  • Plus

    $99/year

    1 site

    • Recurring donations
    • Annual receipts
    • Gift Aid
  • Pro

    $199/year

    1 site

    • Peer to peer fundraising
    • Crowdfunding
    • Stripe Connect

Elementor Pro

  • EssentialStarts here

    $60/year

    1 site sites

    • 57 Editor Pro widgets
    • Theme Builder
    • Form Builder
  • Advanced Solo

    $84/year

    1 site sites

    • 85 Editor Pro widgets
    • Popup Builder
    • eCommerce features
  • Advanced

    $108/year

    3 sites sites

    • 85 Editor Pro widgets
    • Store 30 cloud templates
    • Custom code and CSS

Charitable vs Elementor Pro questions

Is Charitable better than Elementor Pro?

On our comparison Elementor Pro comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Charitable or Elementor Pro?

Charitable starts at $69/year and Elementor Pro starts at $60/year.

Can I get Charitable or Elementor Pro cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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