ColorMag is a magazine and news WordPress theme from ThemeGrill, with a free version and a paid ColorMag Pro upgrade.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ColorMag
ColorMag vs Thrive Themes
ColorMag wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | ColorMag | Thrive Themes |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.9/10 (better) | 8.6/10 |
| Starts at | $69/year (better) | $299/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 40K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | ThemeGrill | Thrive Themes |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose ColorMag if…
- Bloggers running magazine-style sites
- News publishers
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Thrive Themes if…
- Creators and small businesses building sales and lead pages
- Coaches and course sellers using WordPress
Features
ColorMag
- Header and footer builder
- News ticker and top bar
- Magazine layouts
- Starter templates
- Elementor widgets
- WooCommerce compatibility
Thrive Themes
- Thrive Architect page builder
- Thrive Theme Builder
- Thrive Leads
- Thrive Quiz Builder
- Thrive Apprentice
- Thrive Optimize
- Updates and support
Pros and cons
ColorMag
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- ColorMag Pro starts at $69 a year for up to 3 sites
- Lifetime Pro license at $279
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Magazine Blocks Pro license is only included in the Plus plan
- Starter templates beyond the free set need a paid plan
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
ColorMag
ColorMag ProStarts here
$69/year
3 sites
- Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Theme updates
ColorMag Plus
$99/year
10 sites
- Free Magazine Blocks Pro license
- More starter templates
- Theme updates
ColorMag Pro lifetime
$279 lifetime
3 sites
- Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Theme updates
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
ColorMag vs Thrive Themes questions
Is ColorMag better than Thrive Themes?
On our comparison ColorMag comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, ColorMag or Thrive Themes?
ColorMag starts at $69/year and Thrive Themes starts at $299/year.
Can I get ColorMag or Thrive Themes cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Conversion Focused WordPress Plugins
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $299/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Thrive Themes