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Essential Blocks vs JetBlocks

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

At a glance

FeatureEssential BlocksJetBlocks
Our score8.7/10 (better)7.7/10
Starts at$39/year (better)$43/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs100K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryBlocksBlocks
VendorEssential BlocksCrocoblock
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Essential Blocks if…

  • Sites built with the WordPress block editor
  • Agencies building client sites on Gutenberg
  • You want to start free
  • You want the lower starting price
Essential Blocks reviewVisit Essential Blocks (opens in a new tab)

Choose JetBlocks if…

  • Elementor users building custom headers
  • WooCommerce stores needing a cart dropdown
JetBlocks reviewVisit JetBlocks (opens in a new tab)

Features

Essential Blocks

  • 70+ advanced blocks
  • Ready templates
  • WooCommerce blocks
  • Global block styling
  • Modular control
  • Dynamic tags and ACF support
  • WPML compatibility

JetBlocks

  • Sticky sections
  • Navigation menu
  • WooCommerce cart dropdown
  • Breadcrumbs and logo
  • Header and footer blocks

Pros and cons

Essential Blocks

  • Free version is listed on WordPress.org
  • Blocks can be switched off individually to keep pages light
  • Pro plans cover multiple sites, including 100-site plans
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on Pro plans
  • Pro blocks need a paid plan and the free plugin must stay active
  • Updates and premium support stop when a license expires
  • Some WordPress.org support threads report difficulty changing colors across blocks

JetBlocks

  • Sticky header and footer sections
  • Hamburger panel and navigation widgets
  • WooCommerce cart dropdown
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Paid only, no free version listed
  • Base plan covers one site per year
  • Described as an Elementor plugin only

Pricing plans

Essential Blocks

  • StarterStarts here

    $39/year

    1 site

    • 70+ advanced blocks
    • 6000+ ready templates
    • 1 month of updates and support

  • Innovator

    $112/year

    5 sites

    • Premium and dynamic blocks
    • WooCommerce blocks
    • 3 months of updates and support

  • Visionary

    $244/year

    100 sites

    • All Pro blocks
    • Dynamic tags and ACF support
    • 6 months of updates and support

JetBlocks

  • Custom SubscriptionStarts here

    $43/year

    1 site sites

    • Only this plugin

  • All-Inclusive Plus

    $249/year

    • 23 JetPlugins included

Essential Blocks vs JetBlocks questions

Is Essential Blocks better than JetBlocks?

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

Which is cheaper, Essential Blocks or JetBlocks?

Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and JetBlocks starts at $43/year.

Can I get Essential Blocks or JetBlocks cheaper on Black Friday?

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

Both products

JetBlocks

7.7/10

JetBlocks adds header and footer widgets for Elementor, including sticky sections, navigation menus, a logo block, breadcrumbs and a WooCommerce cart dropdown.

Free version
No
Price
From $43/year
Category
Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for JetBlocks

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