Essential Blocks For Gutenberg: Ultimate Blocks Library For Gutenberg
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $39/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Essential Blocks
Essential Blocks vs JetBlog
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
| Feature | Essential Blocks | JetBlog |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 7.7/10 |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $43/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Page builders |
| Vendor | Essential Blocks | Crocoblock |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not 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
Choose JetBlog if…
- Blogs and news sites built with Elementor
- Sites showing video playlists from YouTube or Vimeo
Features
Essential Blocks
- 70+ advanced blocks
- Ready templates
- WooCommerce blocks
- Global block styling
- Modular control
- Dynamic tags and ACF support
- WPML compatibility
JetBlog
- Post tile layouts
- Post sliders
- Smart posts list
- Video playlists
- Text ticker
- Custom post queries
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
JetBlog
- Nine post tile layouts
- Video playlists from YouTube and Vimeo
- Works with custom post types
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Paid only, no free version listed
- Base plan covers one site per year
- No free trial listed
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
JetBlog
Custom SubscriptionStarts here
$43/year
1 site sites
- Only this plugin
All-Inclusive Plus
$249/year
- 23 JetPlugins included
Essential Blocks vs JetBlog questions
Is Essential Blocks better than JetBlog?
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 JetBlog?
Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and JetBlog starts at $43/year.
Can I get Essential Blocks or JetBlog cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
JetBlog adds blog-style post tiles, lists, pagination and video playlists to Elementor pages.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $43/year
- Category
- Page builders
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for JetBlog