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Paymattic8.3/10Thrive Themes8.6/10

Paymattic vs Thrive Themes

Paymattic wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeaturePaymatticThrive Themes
Our score8.3/108.6/10 (better)
Starts at$83/year (better)$299/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window–30 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs3K+–
Last Black Friday50% off–
CategoryMembership & LMSThemes
VendorPaymatticThrive Themes
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Paymattic if…

  • Small businesses that take payments on WordPress
  • Nonprofits that collect donations
  • You want to start free
  • You want the lower starting price
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Choose Thrive Themes if…

  • Creators and small businesses building sales and lead pages
  • Coaches and course sellers using WordPress
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Features

Paymattic

  • Subscriptions and one-time payments
  • Global and local payment gateways
  • Recurring and one-time donations
  • Drag and drop form builder
  • Customer and donor dashboards
  • Coupons and currency support
  • Webhooks and notifications

Thrive Themes

  • Thrive Architect page builder
  • Thrive Theme Builder
  • Thrive Leads
  • Thrive Quiz Builder
  • Thrive Apprentice
  • Thrive Optimize
  • Updates and support

Pros and cons

Paymattic

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Supports subscriptions and one-time payments
  • Lifetime plans are available for each license tier
  • Paid plans renew each year unless you buy a lifetime license
  • No money-back guarantee is listed on the pricing page

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

Paymattic

  • PersonalStarts here

    $83/year

    1 site

    • 1 domain
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support

  • Agency

    $167/year

    20 sites

    • 20 domains
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support

  • Unlimited

    $251/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Unlimited domains
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority 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

Paymattic vs Thrive Themes questions

Is Paymattic better than Thrive Themes?

On our comparison Paymattic comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Paymattic or Thrive Themes?

Paymattic starts at $83/year and Thrive Themes starts at $299/year.

Can I get Paymattic or Thrive Themes cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Paymattic was 50% off last year.

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