Magazine Blocks vs PostX

PostX wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureMagazine BlocksPostX
Our score8.2/108.8/10 (better)
Starts at$40/year$34/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs6K+–
Last Black Friday–60% off
CategoryBlocksBlocks
VendorBlockArtWPXPO
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Magazine Blocks if…

  • Bloggers building magazine-style homepages
  • Sites that use the WordPress block editor

Choose PostX if…

  • Blogs and news sites built in the WordPress block editor
  • Magazine-style post grids and sliders
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

Magazine Blocks

  • Magazine post blocks
  • Free core plugin
  • Premium blocks
  • Block templates
  • Updates and support

PostX

  • Post Block
  • Slider Block
  • Search Block
  • List Block
  • Tab Block
  • News Ticker Block
  • Row/Column Block

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

PostX

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Eight post display blocks, including grids, sliders, and a news ticker
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
  • Lifetime plans are available
  • Lifetime plans cost 112 to 199, compared with 34 to 82 for one year
  • Yearly plans include one year of updates and support only

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

PostX

  • 1 SiteStarts here

    $34/year

    1 site

    • 1 year updates and support
    • 37+ starter sites
    • 40+ Gutenberg blocks
  • Unlimited Sites

    $82/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 1 year updates and support
    • 37+ starter sites
    • 40+ Gutenberg blocks
  • 1 Site Lifetime

    $112 lifetime

    1 site

    • Lifetime updates and support
    • 37+ starter sites
    • 40+ Gutenberg blocks

Magazine Blocks vs PostX questions

Is Magazine Blocks better than PostX?

On our comparison PostX comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Magazine Blocks or PostX?

Magazine Blocks starts at $40/year and PostX starts at $34/year.

Can I get Magazine Blocks or PostX cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. PostX was 60% off last year.

Both products

PostX

8.8/10

PostX is a post grid plugin for WordPress that allows users to create beautiful news, magazine, and blog websites using customizable layouts.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $34/year
Category
Blocks

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