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EngineThemes vs Thrive Themes

EngineThemes wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureEngineThemesThrive Themes
Our scoreNot rated8.6/10
Starts at$29 once$299/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window–30 days
BillingOne-time paymentSubscription
Active installs––
Last Black Friday––
CategoryThemesThemes
VendorEngineThemesThrive Themes
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose EngineThemes if…

  • Builders of marketplace, freelance or forum sites on WordPress
  • You want to start free
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Choose Thrive Themes if…

  • Creators and small businesses building sales and lead pages
  • Coaches and course sellers using WordPress
Thrive Themes reviewVisit Thrive Themes (opens in a new tab)

Features

EngineThemes

  • With 11 awesome app themes and keep growing.
  • Power of Simplicity
  • Frontend Controls
  • Mobile Version
  • Easy to launch

Thrive Themes

  • Thrive Architect page builder
  • Thrive Theme Builder
  • Thrive Leads
  • Thrive Quiz Builder
  • Thrive Apprentice
  • Thrive Optimize
  • Updates and support

Pros and cons

EngineThemes

  • One-time pricing listed on the package plans page
  • Application themes for marketplace, freelance and forum sites
  • Refund period not stated on the pages checked

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

EngineThemes

  • TribeEngineStarts here

    $29 once

  • MicrojobEngine

    $89

  • FreelanceEngine

    $89

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

EngineThemes vs Thrive Themes questions

Is EngineThemes better than Thrive Themes?

On our comparison EngineThemes comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, EngineThemes or Thrive Themes?

EngineThemes starts at $29 once and Thrive Themes starts at $299/year.

Can I get EngineThemes or Thrive Themes 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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