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 Zakra
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | JNews | Zakra |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.8/10 |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $69/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 30K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Jegtheme | ThemeGrill |
| 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 Zakra if…
- Small business sites on a budget
- Freelancers building client sites
- You want to start free
Features
JNews
- Speed and performance
- Native SEO
- Monetization
- Visual layout builder
- Rich content types
Zakra
- Full WooCommerce support
- Header and mobile menu controls
- Blog layouts
- Sidebar and layout options
- Typography and color controls
- Page builder and Gutenberg support
- Footer and top bar builder
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
Zakra
- Free version is available on WordPress.org
- Lifetime plans are offered alongside annual plans
- Agency plan covers unlimited sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee on listed plans
- No free trial is listed
- Lower plans are limited to 3 or 10 websites
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
Zakra
Zakra ProStarts here
$69/year
up to 3 websites sites
- Access to Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Priority support
Zakra Plus
$99/year
up to 10 websites sites
- Free BlockArt Blocks Pro license
- More starter templates
- Priority support
Zakra Pro
$279 lifetime
up to 3 websites sites
- Access to Pro features
- 30+ starter templates
- Priority support
JNews vs Zakra questions
Is JNews better than Zakra?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, JNews or Zakra?
JNews starts at $49/year and Zakra starts at $69/year.
Can I get JNews or Zakra cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Zakra was 30% off last year.
Both products
Zakra is a free multipurpose WordPress theme that provides endless possibilities to create sites of any niche, including business, blogging, eCommerce, and portfolio.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Zakra