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 Spectra Pro
Magazine Blocks wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Magazine Blocks | Spectra Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2/10 (better) | 6.7/10 |
| Starts at | $40/year (better) | $69/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 6K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | BlockArt | Brainstorm Force |
| 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 Spectra Pro if…
- Site builders who prefer the native block editor
- Client sites where editors update content themselves
Features
Magazine Blocks
- Magazine post blocks
- Free core plugin
- Premium blocks
- Block templates
- Updates and support
Spectra Pro
- Block library
- Loop builder
- Popup builder
- Display and responsive conditions
- Motion effects
- Mega menu and 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
Spectra Pro
- Runs inside the native WordPress block editor
- Reddit users say the blocks are intuitive and integrate well with Gutenberg
- Wide set of blocks, popups and display conditions
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Reddit users say upgrade prompts and bundled tiers are frequent
- A Reddit user found Elementor easier than Spectra for headers
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
Spectra Pro
Spectra ProStarts here
$69/year
3 websites sites
- Solo builders and small client projects
- 24/7 expert priority support
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Spectra Pro, lifetime
$319 once
3 websites sites
- 24/7 expert priority support
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Product updates
Essential Toolkit + AI
$199/year
10 websites sites
- Freelancers managing several client sites
- AI platform for 3 years
- 24/7 expert priority support
What Reddit says
Magazine Blocks
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Spectra Pro
Reddit users mostly discuss Spectra as a Gutenberg block plugin and compare it with Kadence, Greenshift, GenerateBlocks, Bricks and Blocksy setups. Recurring problems include starter template blocks that cannot be edited, limits on post types in the free version, and ACF fields not connecting to its Loops builder.
Magazine Blocks vs Spectra Pro questions
Is Magazine Blocks better than Spectra Pro?
On our comparison Magazine Blocks comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Magazine Blocks or Spectra Pro?
Magazine Blocks starts at $40/year and Spectra Pro starts at $69/year.
Can I get Magazine Blocks or Spectra Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
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- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Spectra Pro
