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Magazine Blocks vs Ultimate Blocks

Ultimate Blocks wins 4 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureMagazine BlocksUltimate Blocks
Our score8.2/108.8/10 (better)
Starts at$40/year$39/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingFree + paid plansFree + paid plans
Active installs6K+50K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryBlocksBlocks
VendorBlockArtUltimate Blocks
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
Magazine Blocks reviewVisit Magazine Blocks (opens in a new tab)

Choose Ultimate Blocks if…

  • Bloggers adding structured content blocks
  • Freelancers and agencies on the block editor
  • You want the lower starting price
Ultimate Blocks reviewVisit Ultimate Blocks (opens in a new tab)

Features

Magazine Blocks

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

Ultimate Blocks

  • Free block library
  • Review and HowTo schema
  • Post grid and content filter
  • Pro blocks
  • Animation and visibility control

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

Ultimate Blocks

  • Free version on WordPress.org with a large block set
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on every Pro plan
  • Lifetime option with one payment on the Starter and Pro plans
  • Timeline, Coupon and Image Hotspots blocks need Pro
  • The free version has no free trial, according to the vendor FAQ

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

Ultimate Blocks

  • StarterStarts here

    $39/year

    1 site

    • Pro-only Timeline, Coupon and Image Hotspots blocks
    • 1 year of updates
    • 1 year of priority support

  • Pro

    $79/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Unlimited websites
    • Pro-only blocks and extensions
    • 1 year of updates

  • Starter Lifetime

    $99 once

    1 site

    • Lifetime updates
    • Lifetime priority support
    • Pro-only blocks

Magazine Blocks vs Ultimate Blocks questions

Is Magazine Blocks better than Ultimate Blocks?

On our comparison Ultimate Blocks comes out ahead on 4 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Magazine Blocks or Ultimate Blocks?

Magazine Blocks starts at $40/year and Ultimate Blocks starts at $39/year.

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

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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