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Elementor Pro8.2/10WP Simple Pay8.0/10

Elementor Pro vs WP Simple Pay

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

FeatureElementor ProWP Simple Pay
Our score8.2/10 (better)8/10
Starts at$60/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs10M+ (better)8K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryPage builderseCommerce
VendorElementor ProWP Simple Pay
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Elementor Pro if…

  • Site owners who want a visual page builder
  • Freelancers building client sites
Elementor Pro reviewVisit Elementor Pro (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Simple Pay if…

  • Small businesses taking one-off payments on WordPress
  • Freelancers and consultants selling services
  • You want the lower starting price
WP Simple Pay reviewVisit WP Simple Pay (opens in a new tab)

Features

Elementor Pro

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

WP Simple Pay

  • Stripe payment forms
  • Drag and drop form builder
  • Subscriptions
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Coupons
  • Transactions and subscriptions list

Pros and cons

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

WP Simple Pay

  • Free Lite version on WordPress.org, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 118 reviews, with subscriptions included
  • No transaction fees charged by the plugin on paid plans, per the pricing page
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Lite version adds a 3% fee per transaction on top of Stripe fees
  • Requires a Stripe account
  • Refunds from WordPress, installment plans and free trials need the Professional plan or higher
  • Renewals are at full price after introductory pricing

Pricing plans

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

WP Simple Pay

  • PersonalStarts here

    $49.50/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited payment forms and transactions
    • Apple Pay and Google Pay
    • Subscriptions with Stripe

  • Plus

    $99.50/year

    3 sites

    • Automatic billing and renewal reminders
    • User-managed subscriptions
    • Upcoming invoice emails

  • Professional

    $199.50/year

    10 sites

    • Refunds from WordPress
    • Installment plans and free trials
    • Location-based tax rates

Elementor Pro vs WP Simple Pay questions

Is Elementor Pro better than WP Simple Pay?

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, Elementor Pro or WP Simple Pay?

Elementor Pro starts at $60/year and WP Simple Pay starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Elementor Pro or WP Simple Pay 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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