Neve is a free, lightweight WordPress theme with a Pro upgrade for extended headers, footers, WooCommerce and starter sites.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Neve
Neve vs Thrive Themes
Neve wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Neve | Thrive Themes |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 | 8.6/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $69/year (better) | $299/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 200K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Themeisle | Thrive Themes |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Neve if…
- Freelancers and agencies running many sites
- Shop owners who want extended WooCommerce tools
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Thrive Themes if…
- Creators and small businesses building sales and lead pages
- Coaches and course sellers using WordPress
Features
Neve
- Extended header and footer
- Custom layouts and hooks
- Starter sites and templates
- Extended WooCommerce features
- Performance module
- Content restriction
Thrive Themes
- Thrive Architect page builder
- Thrive Theme Builder
- Thrive Leads
- Thrive Quiz Builder
- Thrive Apprentice
- Thrive Optimize
- Updates and support
Pros and cons
Neve
- Free theme on WordPress.org, lightweight
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Support and updates for unlimited sites on every plan
- Renewals cost double the first year (Personal renews at $139)
- Starter sites and LMS features need the Business plan or higher
Thrive Themes
- All 8 Thrive plugins are included in one suite
- Covers themes, page building, leads, quizzes and courses
- Unlimited updates while the license is in good standing
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Only the full suite is listed, with no single-plugin option
- No free version or lifetime plan is listed
- The $299 yearly price is a first-year offer; the list price is $599 per year
Pricing plans
Neve
PersonalStarts here
$69/year
Unlimited sites
- Extended header and footer
- Performance module
- Content restriction
Business
$149/year
Unlimited sites
- 110+ starter sites and templates
- Extended WooCommerce features
- Priority support
Agency
$259/year
Unlimited sites
- Otter Blocks Pro
- Domain mapping and white label
- Premium support
Thrive Themes
Thrive Suite Yearly
$299/year
5 sites
- All 8 Thrive plugins and Thrive Theme Builder
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Thrive Suite QuarterlyStarts here
$149
5 sites
- Same features as the yearly plan
- 30-day money-back guarantee
What Reddit says
Neve
Reddit posts about Neve are mostly questions, including whether the premium add-on is worth buying for a beginner and how it compares with FSE themes. Those who mention it describe it as fast and beginner-friendly, though one free-version user reports being unable to edit the footer copyright.
Thrive Themes
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Neve vs Thrive Themes questions
Is Neve better than Thrive Themes?
On our comparison Neve comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Neve or Thrive Themes?
Neve starts at $69/year and Thrive Themes starts at $299/year.
Can I get Neve or Thrive Themes cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Conversion Focused WordPress Plugins
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $299/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Thrive Themes