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 Zakra
ColorMag wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | ColorMag | Zakra |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.9/10 (better) | 8.8/10 |
| Starts at | $69/year | $69/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 40K+ (better) | 30K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | ThemeGrill | ThemeGrill |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose ColorMag if…
- Bloggers running magazine-style sites
- News publishers
Choose Zakra if…
- Small business sites on a budget
- Freelancers building client sites
Features
ColorMag
- Header and footer builder
- News ticker and top bar
- Magazine layouts
- Starter templates
- Elementor widgets
- WooCommerce compatibility
Zakra
- Full WooCommerce support
- Header and mobile menu controls
- Blog layouts
- Sidebar and layout options
- Typography and color controls
- Page builder and Gutenberg support
- Footer and top bar builder
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
Zakra
- Free version is available on WordPress.org
- Lifetime plans are offered alongside annual plans
- Agency plan covers unlimited sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee on listed plans
- No free trial is listed
- Lower plans are limited to 3 or 10 websites
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
Zakra
Zakra ProStarts here
$69/year
up to 3 websites sites
- Access to Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Priority support
Zakra Plus
$99/year
up to 10 websites sites
- Free BlockArt Blocks Pro license
- More starter templates
- Priority support
Zakra Pro
$279 lifetime
up to 3 websites sites
- Access to Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Priority support
ColorMag vs Zakra questions
Is ColorMag better than Zakra?
On our comparison ColorMag comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, ColorMag or Zakra?
ColorMag starts at $69/year and Zakra starts at $69/year.
Can I get ColorMag or Zakra cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Zakra was 30% off last year.
Both products
Zakra is a free multipurpose WordPress theme that provides endless possibilities to create sites of any niche, including business, blogging, eCommerce, and portfolio.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Zakra