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Essential Blocks vs PatternsWP

PatternsWP wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureEssential BlocksPatternsWP
Our score8.7/10Not rated
Starts at$39/year$29/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs100K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryBlocksBlocks
VendorEssential BlocksPatternsWP
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
Essential Blocks reviewVisit Essential Blocks (opens in a new tab)

Choose PatternsWP if…

  • Users of WordPress block themes
  • Freelancers building client sites quickly
  • You want the lower starting price
PatternsWP reviewVisit PatternsWP (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

PatternsWP

  • Large pattern library
  • One-click import
  • Cloud-hosted library
  • Full-page templates
  • Core block based
  • Responsive layouts

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

PatternsWP

  • Free plugin on WordPress.org with free patterns
  • Patterns are built from WordPress core blocks
  • Clear per-site pricing with three tiers
  • Works only with the block editor, not the classic editor
  • No free trial or lifetime plan is listed on the pricing page
  • Licenses are priced per year, with 1, 3 or 100 websites

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

PatternsWP

  • StarterStarts here

    $29/year

    1 website sites

    • Access to the pattern library
    • 1-click import
    • Yearly license

  • Professional

    $59/year

    3 websites sites

    • Access to the pattern library
    • 1-click import
    • Yearly license

  • Agency

    $99/year

    100 websites sites

    • Access to the pattern library
    • 1-click import
    • Yearly license

Essential Blocks vs PatternsWP questions

Is Essential Blocks better than PatternsWP?

On our comparison PatternsWP comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Essential Blocks or PatternsWP?

Essential Blocks starts at $39/year and PatternsWP starts at $29/year.

Can I get Essential Blocks or PatternsWP 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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