Elementor is a front-end WordPress page builder plugin with live editing experience, offering what-you-see is-what-you-get editing experience. With both a robust free version and Pro plans with annual licenses available.
Ideal for users who want to create extraordinary content/page layouts/designs without using the default block editor in WordPress, and which also supports customization via CSS.
Beaver Builder
Beaver Builder is an elegant page builder that excels at many small details. It integrates directly with WordPress so changes appear in real-time WYSIWYG form; furthermore, its plugin provides direct links to both the WordPress dashboard and Theme Customizer in new tabs so users can stay within Beaver Builder but still access these features.
Beaver Builder stands out from its competition by enabling users to add layouts without altering core code, making minor tweaks without disrupting overall theme design possible. This feature can be especially helpful for making minor adjustments without altering overall theme aesthetic.
Though its module library may not match that of Divi, its selection is sufficient for most web designs. Furthermore, this page builder offers many unique features like its flip box module which is great for landing pages or content-focused blogs; additionally it minifies CSS and JavaScript files to minimize HTTP requests and save disk space.
Thrive Architect
Thrive Architect is a page builder with many features designed to assist marketers in generating more leads through their website. It provides row and column-based layouts, contact forms, testimonial carousels and flip boxes as well as conversion-focused modules like lead magnets.
As soon as you open the visual editor, Thrive Architect will prompt you to choose between starting with a blank page or one of its templates. Should you select one, Thrive Architect’s visual editor will display that specific design.
As with Elementor, Thrive Architect provides you with an array of custom content blocks that enable you to craft unique web pages. Some are strictly aesthetic while others include functional elements like countdowns and pricing tables. Furthermore, this plugin features unique widgets like Content Reveal block, Code Highlight and Lottie Widget that help make this experience truly remarkable.
WPBakery Page Builder
WPBakery Page Builder is one of the best WordPress page builders that offer customizable features. Some examples are variable elements, background customization, font tweaking, animators, shape dividers and margins and padding adjustments. Furthermore, WPBakery provides multiple user roles within its UI as well as free and premium add-ons.
WPBakery stands out from Elementor by offering more templates and blocks pre-loaded for use, however it’s not as lightweight or fast; users may experience delays when opening and editing pages and it uses up a lot of resources with its poor caching system.
WPBakery and Elementor both boast a comprehensive set of features to help users design websites without needing coding knowledge. Both have extensive support systems in the form of dedicated forums, GitHub communities, and Facebook groups where like-minded individuals can exchange code references, answers and designs with each other. Furthermore, both page builders are compatible with most plugins and themes currently on the market.
Divi
Divi differs from Elementor by providing page builder features within a theme rather than plugin format, making it an easier solution for newcomers and casual users to grasp.
Built-in features of this theme include an intuitive navigation window, history feature and responsive mode to help you view and adjust pages across desktop, mobile and tablet devices. Furthermore, drag-and-drop can help reorganize the structure of pages as well as change their layout without writing a single line of code!
Divi’s multi-select functionality stands out from its peers by enabling you to select multiple elements at once and edit them. This feature can save both time and effort while improving page performance thanks to Divi’s speed-boosting options that defer unneeded resources, cache requests and remove render blocking assets – speeding up initial load times significantly.