Page Builder Framework – A Fast & Minimalistic WordPress Theme
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $58/year
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Page Builder Framework
Page Builder Framework vs Smush Pro
Smush Pro wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Page Builder Framework | Smush Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | $58/year | $50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 30 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 1M+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | MapSteps | WPMU DEV |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Page Builder Framework if…
- Users pairing a light theme with Beaver Builder or Elementor
- Sites that need a fast, minimal base theme
Choose Smush Pro if…
- Site owners who want smaller, faster images
- Agencies optimizing client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Page Builder Framework
- Lightweight front end
- Page builder support
- Customizer-based design
- WooCommerce and Gutenberg ready
- Translation and multilanguage support
- Premium add-on options
Smush Pro
- Compression levels
- Next-gen formats
- Automatic optimization
- Lazy load and preload
- Global CDN
- Directory Smush
Pros and cons
Page Builder Framework
- Free version available
- Lifetime premium option for unlimited sites
- Schema.org ready and built for accessibility standards, per the vendor
- Premium add-on renews annually until cancelled unless the lifetime plan is bought
- It is a theme, so switching to it changes the site's active theme
Smush Pro
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Plans range from one site to unlimited sites
- Includes CDN and next-gen image formats
- Free version limits each image to 5MB; Pro allows 256MB
- Premium membership bundles other WPMU DEV tools, not just Smush
Pricing plans
Page Builder Framework
Premium Add-On (1 site)Starts here
$58/year
1 site sites
- All premium features
- 1 year of support and updates
- Billed annually until cancelled
Premium Add-On (10 sites)
$78/year
10 sites sites
- All premium features
- 1 year of support and updates
- Billed annually until cancelled
Premium Add-On (unlimited)
$128/year
Unlimited sites
- All premium features
- 1 year of support and updates
- Billed annually until cancelled
Smush Pro
Pro Basic
$50/year
1 site sites
- Image compression Ultra 5X
- Next-gen image formats
- 119-location CDN
Pro Standard
$75/year
3 sites sites
- Image compression Ultra 5X
- Next-gen image formats
- 119-location CDN
PremiumStarts here
$4.99/month
Unlimited sites
- All WPMU DEV Pro plugins
- Unlimited 24/7 expert support
- Unlimited backups and CDN
Page Builder Framework vs Smush Pro questions
Is Page Builder Framework better than Smush Pro?
On our comparison Smush Pro comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Page Builder Framework or Smush Pro?
Page Builder Framework starts at $58/year and Smush Pro starts at $50/year.
Can I get Page Builder Framework or Smush Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Smush Pro compresses images, converts them to next-gen formats and serves them through a CDN.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $50/year
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Smush Pro