JNews is a news and magazine WordPress theme with built-in SEO, speed and monetization tools.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for JNews
JNews vs Thrive Themes
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | JNews | Thrive Themes |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.6/10 |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $299/year |
| Free version | No | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Jegtheme | Thrive Themes |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose JNews if…
- News and magazine publishers
- Agencies with many publishing clients
- 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
JNews
- Speed and performance
- Native SEO
- Monetization
- Visual layout builder
- Rich content types
Thrive Themes
- Thrive Architect page builder
- Thrive Theme Builder
- Thrive Leads
- Thrive Quiz Builder
- Thrive Apprentice
- Thrive Optimize
- Updates and support
Pros and cons
JNews
- Built-in SEO and speed tools
- 99+ demos included
- Plans start at $49 per year
- Subscription with yearly renewal
- Speed claims are vendor-stated
- Higher tiers needed for more than one site
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
JNews
JNews Pro - PersonalStarts here
$49/year
1 site sites
- 99+ demos
- 1 year priority support
- Speed Optimizer
JNews Pro - Professional
$99/year
10 sites sites
- 99+ demos
- 1 year priority support
- SEO Optimizer
JNews Pro - Agency
$139/year
100 sites sites
- 99+ demos
- 1 year priority support
- SEO Optimizer
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
JNews vs Thrive Themes questions
Is JNews better than Thrive Themes?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, JNews or Thrive Themes?
JNews starts at $49/year and Thrive Themes starts at $299/year.
Can I get JNews 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