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Profile Builder6.9/10Thrive Themes8.6/10

Profile Builder vs Thrive Themes

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

At a glance

FeatureProfile BuilderThrive Themes
Our score6.9/108.6/10 (better)
Starts at€99/year (better)$299/year
Free version–No
Refund window15 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs––
Last Black Friday––
CategoryMembership & LMSThemes
VendorCozmoslabsThrive Themes
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Profile Builder if…

  • Membership and community sites
  • Sites that need custom registration forms
  • You want the lower starting price
Profile Builder reviewVisit Profile Builder (opens in a new tab)

Choose Thrive Themes if…

  • Creators and small businesses building sales and lead pages
  • Coaches and course sellers using WordPress
Thrive Themes reviewVisit Thrive Themes (opens in a new tab)

Features

Profile Builder

  • Front-end registration and login forms
  • Custom user fields
  • Admin approval and email confirmation
  • Content restriction and roles editor
  • Email customizer
  • User listing and profiles
  • CSV import and export

Thrive Themes

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

Pros and cons

Profile Builder

  • Front-end registration and login forms without code
  • Admin approval and email confirmation built in
  • Free add-ons for import/export and GDPR preferences
  • Plans include a 15-day money-back guarantee
  • Core features need a yearly license
  • Member directory and multiple forms need the Pro plan or higher
  • Trustpilot rating is based on a single review

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

Profile Builder

  • BasicStarts here

    €99/year

    1 site

    • Custom user fields and forms
    • Email Customizer
    • 11 advanced add-ons

  • Pro

    €169/year

    3 sites

    • Front-end user listing
    • Multiple registration and edit profile forms
    • Custom user redirects

  • Agency

    €299/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Everything in Pro
    • Priority support
    • Use on client sites

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

Profile Builder vs Thrive Themes questions

Is Profile Builder better than Thrive Themes?

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

Which is cheaper, Profile Builder or Thrive Themes?

Profile Builder starts at €99/year and Thrive Themes starts at $299/year.

Can I get Profile Builder or Thrive Themes 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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