Free WordPress Gutenberg Page Builder Plugins by WPBlockArt
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $40/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Magazine Blocks
Magazine Blocks vs Otter Blocks
Otter Blocks wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Magazine Blocks | Otter Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $40/year (better) | $69/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 300K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | BlockArt | Themeisle |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Magazine Blocks if…
- Bloggers building magazine-style homepages
- Sites that use the WordPress block editor
- 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
Magazine Blocks
- Magazine post blocks
- Free core plugin
- Premium blocks
- Block templates
- Updates and support
Otter Blocks
- Extra Gutenberg blocks
- Pre-built sections and templates
- Advanced forms
- Popups and promotions
- WooCommerce builder
- Dynamic content
Pros and cons
Magazine Blocks
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Lifetime option for one site at 129 USD
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Unlimited-site plan costs 99 USD per year
- Renewals are charged at full price after introductory pricing
- Pricing page shows 8 user reviews, so the rating sample is small
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
Magazine Blocks
Single siteStarts here
$40/year
1 site
- Access to all Premium Blocks
- Block templates
- Priority support
Unlimited sites
$99/year
Unlimited sites
- Access to all Premium Blocks
- Block templates
- Priority support
Single site lifetime
$129 lifetime
1 site
- Access to all Premium Blocks
- Basic updates
- Priority 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
Magazine Blocks vs Otter Blocks questions
Is Magazine Blocks better than Otter Blocks?
On our comparison Otter Blocks comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Magazine Blocks or Otter Blocks?
Magazine Blocks starts at $40/year and Otter Blocks starts at $69/year.
Can I get Magazine 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