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 Kadence Blocks Pro
Essential Blocks wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Essential Blocks | Kadence Blocks Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 5.1/10 |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $299/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Essential Blocks | Kadence WP |
| 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 Kadence Blocks Pro if…
- Site builders adding premium blocks
- Users of the Kadence theme
Features
Essential Blocks
- 70+ advanced blocks
- Ready templates
- WooCommerce blocks
- Global block styling
- Modular control
- Dynamic tags and ACF support
- WPML compatibility
Kadence Blocks Pro
- Premium blocks
- Block editor support
- Plan bundles
- Standalone purchase
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
Kadence Blocks Pro
- Extends the free Kadence Blocks plugin
- Works in the WordPress block editor
- Can be bought on its own or in bundles
- Starting bundle costs $299 a year
- No free version of the Pro plugin
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
Kadence Blocks Pro
Starting bundle (Kadence theme and blocks)Starts here
$299/year
- Includes Kadence Blocks Pro
- Includes the Kadence theme
What Reddit says
Essential Blocks
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Kadence Blocks Pro
Reddit users are worried about Kadence since Liquid Web acquired it, citing a Liquid Web panel added in theme v1.5.0 that cannot be removed and uncertainty about the free versions. Many are looking for alternatives, though some still recall Kadence as one of the strongest free offerings.
Essential Blocks vs Kadence Blocks Pro questions
Is Essential Blocks better than Kadence Blocks Pro?
On our comparison Essential Blocks comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Essential Blocks or Kadence Blocks Pro?
Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and Kadence Blocks Pro starts at $299/year.
Can I get Essential Blocks or Kadence Blocks Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Kadence Blocks Pro adds premium blocks to the free Kadence Blocks plugin for the WordPress block editor.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $299/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Kadence Blocks Pro