Elementor, Divi, and Beaver Builder are the three page builders most WordPress site owners end up comparing, and each takes a genuinely different approach to pricing and philosophy. We compared official pricing, site limits, and feature sets across all three to help you pick the right one for how many sites you actually build.
At a Glance
| Builder | Entry price | Unlimited-site plan | Free version | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementor | $60/year (1 site) | None — 25-site cap at $204/year is the ceiling | Yes, on WordPress.org | WordPress.org + elementor.com |
| Divi | $89/year (unlimited sites) | Included in every paid plan | No — requires purchase to use | elegantthemes.com only |
| Beaver Builder | $89/year (1 site) | $546/year (Unlimited plan) | Lite version on WordPress.org (limited widgets) | WordPress.org + wpbeaverbuilder.com |
Short Verdict
If you’re building one site and want to try before you buy, start with Elementor’s free version. If you’re an agency or freelancer building for multiple clients, Divi’s $89/year unlimited-site plan (or its $249 lifetime option) is the best value of the three by a wide margin. Beaver Builder sits in between — it’s the most stable, lightweight, and developer-friendly of the three, but its per-site pricing makes it the most expensive option for a solo single-site build.
Pricing Compared
| Builder | Plan | Annual price | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementor | Essential / Advanced Solo | $60 – $84 | 1 |
| Elementor | Advanced | $108 | 3 |
| Elementor | Expert | $204 | 25 |
| Divi | Yearly | $89 | Unlimited |
| Divi | Lifetime (one-time) | $249 | Unlimited |
| Beaver Builder | Starter | $89 | 1 |
| Beaver Builder | Plus | $179 | 3 |
| Beaver Builder | Professional | $299 | 50 |
| Beaver Builder | Unlimited | $546 | Unlimited |
Divi’s math is simple because there’s only one lever: pay $89/year or $249 once, and every plan covers unlimited sites. Elementor and Beaver Builder both gate site count behind price, so the more sites you manage, the more either one costs — and at the top end, Beaver Builder’s $546/year Unlimited plan is considerably more expensive than Elementor’s $204/year 25-site Expert plan or Divi’s $249 lifetime buy.
Feature Differences That Matter
- Free trial path: Elementor and Beaver Builder both have genuinely usable free versions in the WordPress.org repository; Divi has none — you can’t try the real builder without paying.
- Theme building: All three now include a theme-builder component (headers, footers, archive templates) at their paid tiers, a feature that used to differentiate Beaver Builder’s Beaver Themer add-on specifically.
- AI tools: Elementor (via Elementor AI / One), Divi (via Divi AI), and Beaver Builder (via its Assistant AI add-on) have all added AI content and layout generation, though access and credit limits vary by plan.
- Performance and markup: Beaver Builder is widely regarded as producing the lightest, cleanest front-end markup of the three, which matters more on budget or shared hosting.
- Ecosystem size: Elementor’s third-party add-on ecosystem (widget packs, template kits) is by far the largest of the three, reflecting its much bigger install base.
Who Should Pick Which
Pick Elementor if you’re building one or two sites, want the largest template and add-on library, or want to test the editor for free before committing.
Pick Divi if you build or maintain more than two or three sites — freelancers and small agencies get the most value here, since the price never changes regardless of site count.
Pick Beaver Builder if front-end performance and clean markup matter more to you than price, or if you’re building primarily for developers who want a lighter-weight, more predictable builder to hand off to clients.
Bottom Line
There’s no universally “best” page builder here — the right pick depends almost entirely on how many sites you’re building. For a single site, Elementor’s free tier removes the risk. For multiple sites, Divi’s flat unlimited pricing is the clear value leader. Beaver Builder earns its premium through performance and code quality, not price.
Sources
- Elementor official pricing
- Elementor Pro pricing breakdown, The Plus Addons
- Divi official pricing, Elegant Themes
- Beaver Builder official pricing
- Beaver Builder Lite plugin page, WordPress.org
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