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 Otter Blocks
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Essential Blocks | Otter Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $69/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 300K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Essential Blocks | Themeisle |
| 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 the lower starting price
Choose Otter Blocks if…
- Site owners adding blocks in the block editor
- Freelancers and agencies using the Agency license
Features
Essential Blocks
- 70+ advanced blocks
- Ready templates
- WooCommerce blocks
- Global block styling
- Modular control
- Dynamic tags and ACF support
- WPML compatibility
Otter Blocks
- Extra Gutenberg blocks
- Pre-built sections and templates
- Advanced forms
- Popups and promotions
- WooCommerce builder
- Dynamic content
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
Otter Blocks
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Clear per-site pricing with a 30-day money-back guarantee
- Pro adds forms, popups and WooCommerce tools
- Advanced forms, popups and templates need Pro
- The free version has fewer blocks than Pro
- Pro plans are billed yearly
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
Otter Blocks
PersonalStarts here
$69/year
1 site
- All Pro features
- Standard support
Business
$99/year
5 sites
- All Pro features
- Priority support
Agency
$149/year
Unlimited sites
- Use on client sites
- Premium support
Essential Blocks vs Otter Blocks questions
Is Essential Blocks better than Otter Blocks?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Essential Blocks or Otter Blocks?
Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and Otter Blocks starts at $69/year.
Can I get Essential Blocks or Otter Blocks cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Otter Blocks adds extra blocks, templates and layout tools to the WordPress block editor.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Otter Blocks