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Essential Blocks vs MaxiBlocks Cloud

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 BlocksMaxiBlocks Cloud
Our score8.7/10 (better)8.4/10
Starts at$39/year (better)$49/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs100K+ (better)700+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryBlocksBlocks
VendorEssential BlocksMaxiBlocks Cloud
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 the lower starting price
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Choose MaxiBlocks Cloud if…

  • Designers who want a free block builder
  • Freelancers who need premium patterns on a few sites
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Features

Essential Blocks

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

MaxiBlocks Cloud

  • Free block builder
  • Free Go Theme
  • Free patterns and icons
  • Cloud Library
  • Unlimited free sites

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

MaxiBlocks Cloud

  • Builder and Go Theme are free with no site limit
  • Designs already used on a site keep working after Cloud is cancelled
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Premium Cloud Library designs need a paid Cloud plan and domain activations
  • The lifetime Cloud 2000 plan appears at two prices on the page, a 135 USD banner and a 299 USD plan card
  • Support is community-only on the free plan

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

MaxiBlocks Cloud

  • Cloud 1Starts here

    $49/year

    1 domain sites

    • Builder, Go Theme and Cloud Library
    • All 17,200+ cloud items
    • Free updates forever

  • Cloud 3

    $79/year

    3 domains sites

    • Builder, Go Theme and Cloud Library
    • All 17,200+ cloud items
    • Premium support

  • Cloud 2000

    $299 lifetime

    2000 domains sites

    • Builder, Go Theme and Cloud Library
    • Lifetime free updates
    • One payment, lifetime access

Essential Blocks vs MaxiBlocks Cloud questions

Is Essential Blocks better than MaxiBlocks Cloud?

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 MaxiBlocks Cloud?

Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and MaxiBlocks Cloud starts at $49/year.

Can I get Essential Blocks or MaxiBlocks Cloud 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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