Hestia is a multi-purpose WordPress theme from ThemeIsle with a free version and a paid Hestia Pro upgrade.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Hestia
Hestia vs Thrive Themes
Hestia wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Hestia | Thrive Themes |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.6/10 |
| Starts at | $69/year (better) | $299/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 70K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | ThemeIsle | Thrive Themes |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Hestia if…
- Small business websites
- Freelancers building simple brochure sites
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Thrive Themes if…
- Creators and small businesses building sales and lead pages
- Coaches and course sellers using WordPress
Features
Hestia
- Material-style design
- Customizer-based design
- WooCommerce designs
- Mega menus
- Page builder compatibility
- Speed-focused code
Thrive Themes
- Thrive Architect page builder
- Thrive Theme Builder
- Thrive Leads
- Thrive Quiz Builder
- Thrive Apprentice
- Thrive Optimize
- Updates and support
Pros and cons
Hestia
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Pro plans start at $69 a year for one site
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Works with major page builders
- Pro features need a paid plan
- Business and Agency plans cost $129 and $249 a year
Thrive Themes
- All 8 Thrive plugins are included in one suite
- Covers themes, page building, leads, quizzes and courses
- Unlimited updates while the license is in good standing
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Only the full suite is listed, with no single-plugin option
- No free version or lifetime plan is listed
- The $299 yearly price is a first-year offer; the list price is $599 per year
Pricing plans
Hestia
PersonalStarts here
$69/year
1 site
- Hestia Pro features
- Access to starter sites
Business
$129/year
3 sites
- Hestia Pro features
- Access to starter sites
Agency
$249/year
Unlimited sites
- Hestia Pro features
- Access to starter sites
Thrive Themes
Thrive Suite Yearly
$299/year
5 sites
- All 8 Thrive plugins and Thrive Theme Builder
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Thrive Suite QuarterlyStarts here
$149
5 sites
- Same features as the yearly plan
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Hestia vs Thrive Themes questions
Is Hestia better than Thrive Themes?
On our comparison Hestia comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Hestia or Thrive Themes?
Hestia starts at $69/year and Thrive Themes starts at $299/year.
Can I get Hestia or Thrive Themes cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Conversion Focused WordPress Plugins
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $299/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Thrive Themes