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9 Best Printify Alternatives (2023 Comparison)

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Welcome to our comparison of the best Printify alternatives.

Printify is one of the most well-known print on demand companies on the market, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best.

In this post, I’ll be sharing some other print on demand solutions that you can use instead of Printify. And I’ll tell you everything you need to know about each of them, including their features, pros, cons, pricing, and more.

Ready? Let’s jump into it.

The top Printify alternatives compared

TL;DR:

Gelato is the best alternative to Printify for most users, particularly those with an existing ecommerce store.

You can integrate directly with most ecommerce platforms out of the box. For example, Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy, etc.

In our tests, we were impressed with the level of quality, selection, and turnaround times. Support was solid as well.

For those that don’t have an existing store, be sure to check out Sellfy. It’s an ecommerce platform that allows you to sell all kinds of products, including print on demand merchandise.

#1 – Gelato

Gelato is our top pick for the number one Printify alternative. Its competitive prices, high-quality product catalog, and wide range of integrations make it one of the best print on demand solutions on the market right now.

Gelato works in a similar way to Printify. You sign up, connect it to your existing store, and design and import products from the Gelato catalog.

Then whenever a customer purchases one of those products, Gelato will print it and ship it for you on-demand. And of course, you only pay for what you sell—there are no upfront costs.

The platform partners with 130+ production facilities spread over 32 countries. So you can sell orders globally but have them produced locally in the customer’s country for faster deliveries.

Products and shipping are very affordable. You can save up to 50% on standard shipping with paid plans.

The Gelato product catalog is excellent too. They have hundreds of products in all the most popular categories: Apparel, wall art, mugs, tote bags, and phone cases. The catalog also includes some more unique products, such as photo books, stationery items and even flyers and brochures.

There is also a dedicated category for kids and baby clothes, which is helpful if you want to create POD products for kids.

What about print quality? Gelato’s print quality is quite high thanks to cutting-edge printing technology and sustainably-sourced materials from some of the best brands.

Gelato also closely monitors production workflows for each printing partner to ensure the best quality possible.

Key features

130+ global printing partners
Tax & VAT handling
Shipping discounts
Multi-currency
Mockup studio
Custom packaging
Mobile app

Pros

Cheap prices
Easy to use
Great feature set
Good quality
Fast shipping

Cons

Stock images require a paid subscription

#2 – Printful

Printful is another one of the most popular print on demand fulfillment providers in the world, alongside Printify. But we’ve found that Printful’s quality is a little more consistent and reliable.

The reason Printful is more consistent than Printify is that, unlike its main competitor, Printful owns its own printing facilities.

You see, Printify is more like a middleman: It outsources your orders to its global fulfillment network of third-party print partners. As a result, quality is inconsistent. How ‘good’ the print is will pretty much depend on which partner processes the order.

This isn’t as much of a problem with Printful, because it runs its own global fulfillment centers. Everything is centralized, and Printful is able to implement strict quality control measures across the board.

Another thing we like about Printful is that it offers a lot of branding options. You can customize the labels on your products with your own brand, as well as the packaging. And you can even add inserts like packing slips and thank you cards for an extra personalized touch.

Printful also offers a great selection of products, from clothing and apparel to hats and accessories. It also has a dedicated category for home and living that includes items like canvas prints and wall art, bedding and blankets, candles, coasters, and more.

Aside from that, Printful and Printify are very similar. They both integrate with a wide range of ecommerce platforms and come with beginner-friendly design tools that make it easy to put together your POD products and import them to your store.

Printful’s free plan comes with everything you need to start selling, but you can upgrade your experience by signing up for a paid monthly subscription. Paid users get access to premium features like custom pack-ins and packaging, additional branding options, and more.

Key features

Global fulfillment
Ecommerce integration
Design Maker
Logo Maker
Quality control
Warehousing services
Branding options
White-label packing slip
Custom pack-ins & packaging

Pros

Good quality control
In-house global fulfillment network
Easy to use
Excellent integrations
Branding options

Cons

Small margins
Requires existing website/store
Sometimes exceeds estimated shipping times

#3 – Sellfy

Sellfy is the best Printify alternative for users that don’t already have an existing website. You can use it to build your own online store from scratch and start selling print-on-demand merch, as well as other products.

Unlike Printify, Sellfy isn’t just a print on demand company. It’s a full-fledged ecommerce platform that gives you everything you need to build a store and manage your online business.

That includes a drag-and-drop site builder, order and inventory management features, integrated checkout, marketing tools, and more.

But what makes Sellfy different from other ecommerce platforms like Shopify is that it also has its own built-in print-on-demand functionality.

Once you’ve signed up and created your store, you can access Sellfy’s print-on-demand catalog from your dashboard, customize their products with your own designs, and add them to your product list.

When a customer places an order, Sellfy will fulfill it for you by printing and shipping the order straight to them, and bill you for the product and shipping afterward.

Sellfy offers a wide selection of POD products for you to choose from, and it has a particularly good selection of clothing products, including shirts and hoodies in different styles and materials.

You’re not limited to print on demand products either. You can also sell regular products, digital products, and even subscription memberships. This makes Sellfy a great choice if you’d like to have more flexibility when it comes to your product catalog.

You can try Sellfy out for free. Paid plans start from $19-$29/month depending on your billing term (i.e. monthly, yearly, or two-yearly). There are no additional transaction fees on regular sales.

Key features

Store builder
Shopping cart
PayPal & Stripe integration
Email marketing
Upselling
Discount codes
Buy now buttons
Print on demand
Digital products
Physical products
Subscriptions

Pros

Complete ecommerce solution
Lets you build your own store
Fully-integrated print-on-demand
Easy to use
Feature-rich

Cons

Requires monthly subscription
Only accepts PayPal and Stripe payments

#4 – SPOD

SPOD is another one of our favorite print-on-demand service providers. It has its own in-house fulfillment centers in Europe and the US, and an excellent reputation.

When you first sign up for SPOD, you’re asked to choose where you want your orders to be produced: the US or the EU.

They have four of their own production sites, one in each of the following places: Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Nevada, US. And they don’t work with any third-party providers.

If most of your customers are US- or EU-based, delivery times should be pretty fast as orders will be produced locally.

You can still sell elsewhere as SPOD ships worldwide, but outside of the EU and US, shipping times will likely be a lot longer.

SPOD’s catalog is pretty extensive, with over 200 different products. And they’re reasonably good quality for the most part.

The platform itself is easy to use, so you can easily add your designs to their products. They even provide over 50,000 premade graphic designs that you can use.

You can then import those products to your store for automated fulfillment via SPOD’s native integrations. It’s easy to plug it into Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, Ebay, and most other popular ecommerce platforms/CMS.

They offer 48-hour production so products get shipped fast, and discounts of up to 20% for test samples.

Key features

US/EU facilities
Worldwide shipping
Easy integration
Product designs
Sustainable production
Organic collections
Samples

Pros

Good product quality
Owns its own production sites
Fast 48-hour production
Great design tools

Cons

Only EU/US production sites
Smaller catalog than some alternatives

#5 – Zazzle

Zazzle is a popular print on demand marketplace where shoppers can buy custom products from independent artists. It’s a great, hassle-free alternative to Printify for beginners that want an easier way to get started.

What makes Zazzle so great is how easy it makes it to start your own POD business.

Unlike Printify, you don’t need to create your own website and do all your own marketing to get traffic and make sales.

Instead, you just sign up and list your designs for sale in the Zazzle marketplace, which already gets tend of thousands of monthly visitors.

In just a few minutes, your designs will be visible to millions of shoppers. If they come across your stuff while browsing and buy it, Zazzle will print and fulfill it for you, and then pay you royalties. It’s totally hands-off. You can set your own royalties for each design too.

There are lots of products in Zazzle’s catalog that you can add your designs too: invitations, wall art, homeware, electronics, gifts, clothing, accessories… you name it, it’s probably available.

And it’s easy to customize them in the built-in editor. There are a bunch of design assets you can use like graphics, emojis, etc. or you can just upload your own designs from your computer.

Key features

Zazzle Marketplace
Seller store
Product designer
Premade templates
Premade illustrations
Custom royalties
PayPal payments
Affiliate program
Free Adobe plugin
Community forum
Zazzle LIVE program

Pros

Existing customer base
Good product selection
Design and selling tools
Beginner friendly

Cons

Very competitive
Less control

#6 – Redbubble

Redbubble is another uber-popular print on demand marketplace like Zazzle. It gets millions of visitors every month, but it’s very competitive.

Redbubble offers global fulfillment and has visitors from all over the world, so you can reach pretty much any market.

There are over 70 unique print on demand products in their catalog for you to add your designs to, including all the staples: t-shirts, masks, mugs, etc.

Flexible pricing means you can control what you earn and add your own markup to each item you sell. And of course, it’s completely hands-off as Redbubble prints to order and takes care of all the fulfillment for you.

My one gripe with Redbubble is that it’s a little oversaturated at this point. There are a lot of sellers there, so it can be hard to cut through the noise and get eyes on your designs.

Plus, there’s always the risk that someone will shamelessly rip off the designs that you worked hard on and undercut you. That said, Redbubble does have anti-piracy and watermark features to help mitigate that risk.

Key features

Marketplace
70+ unique products
Easy design upload process
Flexible pricing
Anti-piracy tools
Customer support
Promotions

Pros

Huge customer base (30 million+ shoppers)
Easy to get started
Control your own prices
Good selection of products

Cons

High competition
Risk of other sellers copying your designs

#7 – Amazon Merch On Demand

Amazon Merch On Demand is Amazon’s very own print on demand program. You can sign up to sell your designs on the Amazon marketplace and earn monthly royalties.

By far the best thing about Merch by Amazon is that all the products you sell will be eligible for Prime Shipping.

This is a huge game-changer, as it means your customers can receive their POD orders lightning fast in just two days. Whereas with other print on demand providers (like Printify), they might have to wait weeks for deliveries.

Another cool thing about it is that Amazon has enormous reach. Literally hundreds of millions of people around the world shop on Amazon every month, which means there should be plenty of opportunity to get eyes on your products.

It’s very straightforward to get started too. All you have to do is sign up, upload your artwork, and choose the product you want to add it too. You can then customize the color and add your product description, and Amazon will create a product page for it on the marketplace.

When a customer buys it, they’ll print what’s sold and handle all the production, shipping, and customer service. All you have to do is collect your royalties.

The downside? Margins are pretty low. Royalties are calculated based on the product’s purchase price minus tax and Amazon’s costs, but expect to earn around 4-5 bucks on a typical $19.99 t-shirt sale.

Oh, and there’s also the fact that the program isn’t open to anyone. You have to submit an application to sign up for a Merch on Demand account, and there’s no guarantee you’ll be accepted. You’ll be notified by email as soon as they’ve processed your request.

Key features

Amazon product page
Global fulfillment
Prime Shipping
Analytics tools
Flexible pricing
Easy design uploads

Pros

Huge global reach
Trusted brand name
Straightforward payout system
Rapid deliveries with Prime Shipping
No upfront costs

Cons

Low profit margins
Application required (not open to anyone)

#8 – Inkthreadable

Inkthreadable is a UK-based print on demand supplier that stands out for its excellent product and printing quality.

If you hadn’t heard of Inkthreadable already, I wouldn’t be surprised. They’re not as popular as the ‘big’ print on demand providers like Printful, Printify, Teespring, etc. But that’s actually to their strength. Here’s why.

Because Inkthreadable runs a smaller operation, they don’t cut as many corners and rush their work in the name of mass production like a lot of other providers do. As a result, their prints tend to be really good quality.

If Printify’s let you down in the past in the quality department, you might prefer what Inkthreadable has to offer. Their commercial quality shirts are really nice. In particular, we really like the Stanley/Stella range of clothing, which uses high-quality organic cotton. And we’ve never been disappointed in the printing quality either.

Because Inkthreadable is based in the UK, it’s naturally a good fit for businesses who’s customers are mainly in Europe. Shipping times will be super fast inside the UK as they’re printed and packed locally, and reasonably-fast to EU countries.

But if you cater to customers on the other side of the pond, it’s not as ideal. Standard shipping is still fairly affordable to the US, but expect to be waiting weeks for deliveries.

Setting up Inkthreadable is easy. It integrates with all the leading ecommerce platforms including WooCommerce, Shopify, Etsy, Wix, and more.

If you run into any problems setting things up, you can usually find a solution in Inkthreadable’s extensive help center. Or if you want to speak to a real human, live chat support is available from 9-5 every weekday.

There’s a good selection of products in Inkthreadable’s product catalog (around 250+ in total). There’s also no minimum order quantity and everything is automated so orders that come in through your online store are automatically sent to Inkthreadable, who send them straight to your customers.

Key features

Drag-and-drop product designer
Worldwide shipping
UK-based fulfillment center
Ecommerce integrations
No minimum orders
Eco-friendly product ranges
Live chat support

Pros

Superb quality products
Excellent product materials
Easy to use
Great for UK and EU sellers
Good support

Cons

Only one fulfillment center
Slow delivery times to US

#9 – Awkward Styles

Awkward Styles is one of the print providers that Printify works with. So why not cut out the middleman and go to them directly instead?

Naturally, working with Awkward Styles directly rather than via Printify means you get better pricing and higher profit margins. And you can get even better prices if you sign up for the Pro plan, which comes with a 20% discount on all the products in their catalog.

All of Awkward Styles fulfillment facilities are based in North America, so if you’re selling to customers in the US, expect fairly fast delivery times. Outside of the US, you’ll be waiting a lot longer.

We really like Awkward’s mockup builder too, and the automated order import process keeps things simple.

Quality is pretty great too. They have top-of-the-line printing equipment and offer a range of printing options/methods, including DTG on apparel and Sublimation on home decor, living, and accessories.

You can get started with Awkward Styles for free, but to access those hefty discounts and premium features like the design library, custom API integration, and warehousing services, you’ll need to sign up for a paid plan.

The Pro plan starts from $25/month . You’ll need to request a quote to sign up for the Pro+ plan (suitable for merchants with over 500 daily orders).

Key features

Print on demand fulfillment
Mockup generator
Ecommerce integrations
Unlimited designs
Discounts
Design library
Warehousing service
Help center
Customer support

Pros

Cheaper prices
Great mockup builder
Good quality
Fast shipping in US

Cons

Support can be hit and miss
No fulfillment centers outside of the US

Printify pros and cons

Before we wrap up, let’s look at some of Printify’s pros and cons.

Printify pros

Reasonable margins. Printify’s product & shipping costs are lower than many of its competitors, which means better profit margins for you. The reason for this is that Printify works with tons of third-party fulfillment providers who have to keep their prices competitive in order to win your business.
Huge catalog. There are over 800 products in Printify’s catalog for you to choose from, and that includes some very niche items that you’ll struggle to find elsewhere. That’s also significantly more than most of its competitors (twice as many as Printful, for example).
No upfront costs. With Printify, you only pay for what you sell. There’s no need to pay monthly subscription fees like you might with other platforms, like Sellfy.
Easy to use. Another big thing that Printify has going for it is its ease of use. It’s designed to be as beginner-friendly as possible, so it’s super easy to integrate with your online stores, upload your designs, and import products.
Great for international shipping. Printify has the largest global print network of any print provider, which makes it ideal for international shipping. No matter where your customers are, there’s a good chance Printify will be able to route it to a fulfillment center in their country for faster delivery times.

Printify cons

Works with third parties. Unlike many other print-on-demand providers, Printify doesn’t actually own or run any of its global fulfillment centers. Instead, it acts like more of a middleman and works with many different providers. It’s these third parties that actually print and ship your orders.
Inconsistent quality. Because Printify doesn’t own its own fulfillment centers, it has little to no control over quality. The quality of your prints will vary depending on who the printer is, so it’s fairly inconsistent.
Requires an existing website. Unlike Sellfy, Printify isn’t an all-in-one POD ecommerce solution. It just provides the backend fulfillment services, but you’ll need an existing website/store where you can actually sell your products through.

Choosing the best Printify alternatives for your business

That concludes our roundup of the best Printify alternatives.

With so many choices out there, it can be tough to figure out which one is right for your print on demand business.

If you’re struggling to choose between them, I’d suggest one of our top three picks:

Gelato is the best overall Printify alternative for most businesses. If you’re not looking for anything specific and just want a print on demand site that offers good quality, good turnaround times, solid integrations, and a nice catalog, this is the way to go.
Sellfy is the best choice if you don’t already have an existing store to sell your merch through. It’s one of our favorite ecommerce platforms. Use it to create a website and start selling all sorts of products, including print on demand.
Printful is the best like-for-like alternative to Printify. It’s very similar in many ways but has more consistent quality as it controls its own fulfillment centers rather than relying exclusively on third parties.

Not sure you want to start a POD business after all? Dropshipping is a popular alternative. Here are some posts to help you get started:

Good luck!

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Automattic sends WP Engine its own cease-and-desist over WordPress trademark infringement

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Automattic sends WP Engine its own cease-and-desist over WordPress trademark infringement

The brouhaha in the WordPress community looks likely to escalate into a legal battle around trademarks.

Just a day after WordPress hosting service WP Engine sent a cease-and-desist notice to Automattic asking its CEO to stop publicly trashing WP Engine, now Automattic has sent its own cease-and-desist letter to WP Engine, saying the latter has infringed several trademarks like WordPress and WooCommerce.

This comes after Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of Automattic and co-creator of WordPress, last week criticized WP Engine for profiteering off the open source WordPress project, calling it a “cancer to WordPress,” and accused the company of contributing very little to the community.

In its letter dated Monday, Automattic alleged that WP Engine has built a business of over $400 million in revenue based on unauthorized use of its WordPress trademark, which Automattic claims it has the exclusive commercial rights for from the WordPress Foundation. Automattic also said WP Engine has misled consumers into believing that there is a direct affiliation between the two companies.

“Your unauthorized use of our Client’s trademarks infringes on their rights and dilutes their famous and well-known marks. Negative reviews and comments regarding WP Engine and its offerings are imputed to our Client, thereby tarnishing our Client’s brands, harming their reputation, and damaging the goodwill our Client has established in its marks,” the letter read.

“Your unauthorized use of our Client’s intellectual property has enabled WP Engine to compete with our Client unfairly, and has led to unjust enrichment and undue profits,” it added.

Automattic is also demanding compensation for the profits made by WP Engine by using its trademarks and said that if WP Engine doesn’t amicably resolve the matter, the company has the right to file a civil injunction case.

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WordPress powers more than 40% of the web, and while any individual or company is free to take the open source project and run a website themselves, a number of businesses have sprung up to sell hosting services and technical expertise off the back of it. These include Automattic, which Mullenweg set up in 2005 to monetize the project he’d created two years earlier; and WP Engine, a managed WordPress hosting provider that has raised nearly $300 million in funding over its 14-year history, the bulk of which came via a $250 million investment from private equity firm Silver Lake in 2018.

In the cease-and-desist letter WP Engine sent to Automattic on Monday, the company defended its right to use the “WordPress” trademark under fair use laws. The company added that Automattic has “a profound misunderstanding of both trademark law and WordPress Foundation’s trademark policy.”

It also said Mullenweg demanded WP Engine pay Automattic “a significant percentage of its gross revenues — tens of millions of dollars in fact — on an ongoing basis” for a license to use trademarks like “WordPress.”

“When his outrageous financial demands were not met, Mr. Mullenweg carried out his threats by making repeated false claims disparaging WP Engine to its employees, its customers, and the world,” WP Engine’s letter said.

Notably, Automattic’s letter doesn’t mention Mullenweg’s remarks about WP Engine.

In the last week, Mullenweg has accused WP Engine of not contributing enough to the community and offering “a cheap knock-off” version of WordPress. WP Engine pushed back against this characterization and called out Mullenweg for launching a smear campaign against the company, saying it has already affected some of its business.

This might be the start of a long legal tussle between the two entities. A lot of folks also pointed out that this battle might be harmful for providers offering specialized WordPress hosting.

Earlier today, WordPress Foundation changed its Trademark Policy page, and it now calls out WP Engine, alleging the hosting service has confused users.

“The abbreviation ‘WP’ is not covered by the WordPress trademarks, but please don’t use it in a way that confuses people. For example, many people think WP Engine is “WordPress Engine” and officially associated with WordPress, which it’s not. They have never once even donated to the WordPress Foundation, despite making billions of revenue on top of WordPress,” the updated page reads.

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New WordPress.com Themes for September 2024 – WordPress.com News

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New WordPress.com Themes for September 2024 – WordPress.com News

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Luxus WordPress.com theme homepage, in three style variations.

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Optimized for mobile right out of the box with a clean, single-column layout, Luxus offers a seamless experience for your busy, on-the-go clientele. With the luxurious Ojuju font for headings and the classic Hanken Grotesk for body text, this theme exudes elegance while keeping the focus on what matters most.

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9 Best Astra Theme Alternatives for Faster Loading (2024)

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Finding the perfect theme for your WordPress website is crucial.

While Astra has long been a favorite among users, it has some limitations. Hence, you must explore alternatives that best fit your needs.

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Based on my extensive experience over the past years, Kadence WP is the best WordPress theme. I’ve been with Kadence for the past three years, and it is for all my sites due to its smooth WP blocks, superior performance, ease of use, and advanced customization features.

Its lightweight structure ensures fast load times, while its robust design tools offer unparalleled flexibility, making it an ideal choice for many website projects.

I discuss the top Astra theme alternatives in this article, each offering unique strengths and capabilities.

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9 Best Astra Theme Alternatives

Best Astra Theme Alternatives

1. Kadence WP Theme (Overall Best Alternative)

If you are looking for an Astra Theme alternative that offers a great user experience, Kadence WP Theme is an excellent choice. It is a multipurpose WordPress theme that is perfect for creating any website.

Kadence WP Theme is known for its flexibility, customization options, and user-friendly interface.

Kadence WP Theme Key Features

Lightweight and Fast: The Kadence WP Theme is lightweight and loads quickly, making it perfect for creating fast-loading websites.
Page Builder Compatibility: Kadence WP Theme is compatible with popular page builders like Elementor, Beaver Builder, and Gutenberg.
Customizable Header and Footer: Kadence WP Theme allows you to easily customize your website’s header and footer.
Advanced Typography: Kadence WP Theme offers advanced typography options, allowing you to choose from over 800 Google fonts.
WooCommerce Integration: Kadence WP Theme integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce, making it perfect for creating online stores.
Starter Templates: Kadence WP Theme comes with various starter templates that you can use to create your website quickly.

Kadence WP Theme Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of using the Kadence WP Theme:

Pros:

Lightweight and fast-loading.
Easy to use and customize.
Compatible with popular page builders.
Offers advanced typography options.
Comes with a variety of starter templates.
Integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce.

Cons:

The free version of the Kadence WP Theme has limited features.
The pricing plans are a bit expensive compared to other themes.

Kadence WP Theme Pricing

Free Plan: This plan is free and excellent for website creators wanting to start.
Essentials Plan: This plan costs $149/year and gives you all the essentials, like the pro versions of the Kadence theme and starter templates.
Full Plan: This plan costs $219/year and gives you full access to all the tools to help you sell.
Lifetime Plan: With this plan, you get every product in its complete bundle, lifetime support, updates, and all future products for a one-time payment of $799/lifetime.

2. GeneratePress

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GeneratePress Theme Key Features

Lightweight and Fast: GeneratePress is one of the most lightweight themes available, which means it loads faster than most other themes. This is great for improving your website’s speed and overall user experience.
Customizable: GeneratePress offers many customization options, including typography, colors, layouts, and more. You can easily customize your website’s appearance without any coding skills.
Accessibility Ready: GeneratePress is designed to be accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. It meets the WCAG 2.0 standards, so your website will be accessible to a broader audience.
SEO Friendly: GeneratePress is built with clean and optimized code, which makes it SEO-friendly. Your website will rank higher in search engines and get more organic traffic.
Developer Friendly: GeneratePress is designed to be developer-friendly, making it easy to customize and extend. It’s built with clean code and follows WordPress coding standards.
Great Support: GeneratePress has an excellent support team that is always ready to help you with any issues or questions.

GeneratePress Pros and Cons

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Pros:

GeneratePress is one of the fastest-loading WordPress themes available.
GeneratePress offers various customization options, including color schemes, typography, layout, and more.
GeneratePress is optimized for search engines, which can help improve your website’s visibility and rankings.
GeneratePress is designed with accessibility in mind, which means it meets the highest standards for web accessibility.
GeneratePress is fully compatible with WooCommerce, making creating an online store and selling products easy.

Cons:

Limited free version
Not as many pre-built templates

GeneratePress Pricing

Free Plan: This plan is forever free to use.
Yearly Plan: This plan costs $59/year and grants one year of access to the site library, all features, and one year of updates.
Lifetime Plan: This plan costs a one-time fee of $249. It grants lifetime access to the site library, updates, and all features.

3. OceanWP Theme

If you are looking for a powerful and flexible alternative to the Astra Theme, the OceanWP Theme is the perfect solution. It is a lightweight and highly customizable WordPress theme that offers a wide range of features and functionalities to help you easily create stunning websites.

OceanWP Theme Key Features

Here are some of the features of OceanWP Theme that make it stand out from other WordPress themes:

Multiple Demos: OceanWP Theme has over 130 pre-built demos you can import with just one click. These demos cover many niches, including business, portfolio, eCommerce, and more.
Fast Loading: OceanWP Theme is optimized for speed and performance, ensuring your website loads quickly and smoothly.
WooCommerce Ready: It is fully compatible with WooCommerce and has many eCommerce-specific features.
SEO Friendly: OceanWP Theme is designed with SEO in mind, ensuring your website ranks well in search engine results pages.
Translation Ready: If you want to create a multilingual website, OceanWP Theme is your solution. It is fully compatible with translation plugins like WPML and Polylang.
Elementor Integration: OceanWP Theme is fully compatible with the Elementor page builder, allowing you to quickly create custom layouts and designs.

OceanWP Theme Pros and Cons

Here are some of the pros and cons of using OceanWP Theme:

Pros:

Lightweight and fast-loading
Highly customizable with a wide range of options
It comes with over 130 pre-built demos.
Fully compatible with WooCommerce and other popular plugins
SEO-friendly design
Translation ready

Cons:

Some features are only available in the paid version
Some users may find the interface a bit overwhelming

OceanWP Pricing

OceanWP offers both a free and a paid version of the theme. The free version has basic features and limited support, while the paid version unlocks additional features and premium support.

Here’s a breakdown of the pricing for OceanWP:

Free version: This is free to use
Starter Plan: This plan costs $35 per year and has a lifetime subscription of $141. It can be used for one website.
Personal plan: It costs $43 per year to use for three websites. A lifetime subscription is available for a one-time payment of $178.
Business plan costs $71 per year for up to ten websites. A lifetime subscription is available for a one-time payment of $285.
Agency plan: This plan costs $127 per year and can be used on up to 300 websites. A lifetime subscription is also available for a one-time payment of $509.

4. Divi Theme

Divi Theme is a popular option if you’re looking for an Astra Theme competitor. It is a multipurpose WordPress theme with a powerful page builder that makes it easy to create custom designs without any coding knowledge.

Divi Theme Key Features

Visual Page Builder: Divi’s drag-and-drop page builder is one of its most popular features. It allows users to create custom layouts and design elements without coding knowledge.
Responsive Design: Divi works on all devices, so your website will look great on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Customization Options: With Divi, you can customize your website’s colors, fonts, and layout. You can also use pre-made templates to get started.
Marketing Integrations: Divi integrates with popular marketing tools like Mailchimp, Aweber, and Google Analytics.
WooCommerce Support: Divi has built-in support for WooCommerce if you’re selling products online.
Support and Updates: Divi comes with a lifetime license, which means you’ll get access to updates and support if you use the theme.

Divi Theme Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of Divi Theme:

Pros:

Divi’s drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to create custom designs without coding knowledge.
Divi offers a wide range of customization options to create a unique website.
Divi integrates with popular marketing tools to quickly add email opt-ins and track your website’s performance.
Divi has built-in support for WooCommerce, making it easy to sell products online.

Cons:

While Divi is easy to use, learning its features takes time.
Some users have reported that Divi’s code can be bloated, slowing website performance.
While Divi offers a wide range of customization options, some users may find the design options limited compared to other themes.

Divi Pricing

Divi is a premium WordPress theme, so you must pay for it. Here are the pricing options for Divi:

Divi: This costs $89 per year and has a lifetime subscription of $249. It includes access to all of Elegant Themes’ themes and plugins, updates, and support.
Divi Pro: This plan costs $277 yearly and has a lifetime subscription of $297. It includes access to everything in the Divi plan plus Divi AI, Divi Cloud, and Divi Teams.

5. Blocksy

If you are looking for a substitute for the Astra Theme, Blocksy is an excellent option. It is a lightweight and fast WordPress theme that offers a range of customization options, making it a popular choice for beginners and advanced users.

Blocksy Key Features

Fast Loading: Blocksy is optimized for speed, so your website will load quickly and provide a better user experience.
Customizable Header and Footer: Blocksy offers a range of customization options for your header and footer, allowing you to create a unique look for your website.
WooCommerce Integration: Blocksy seamlessly integrates with WooCommerce, making it an excellent choice for creating an online store.
Gutenberg Compatible: Blocksy is fully compatible with the Gutenberg editor, making creating custom layouts and designs accessible.
Responsive Design: Blocksy is designed to be fully responsive, ensuring your website looks great on all devices.
SEO Friendly: Blocksy is optimized for search engines, helping your website rank higher in search results.

Blocksy Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of using Blocksy:

Pros:

Easy to use and customize
Fast loading speed
WooCommerce integration
Responsive design
SEO friendly

Cons:

Limited free version features
No pre-built templates
No drag-and-drop page builder
Limited third-party plugin integration

Blocksy Pricing

Blocksy offers both a free version and a premium version of the theme. Here’s a breakdown of the pricing:

Blocksy Free: The free version of Blocksy includes basic features and customization options. It’s a good choice for users who are just starting and don’t need advanced functionality.
Blocksy Premium: Blocksy Premium is available in three pricing tiers:
- Personal: This plan is priced at $69 per year and includes a lifetime subscription of $199. It provides access to all premium features on one website.
- Professional: Priced at $99/year and a lifetime subscription of $299. This plan is ideal for online businesses and can be used on ten websites.
- Agency: Priced at $149 per year and a lifetime subscription of $499. The Agency plan includes access to all premium features for unlimited websites, making it a cost-effective choice for developers and agencies.

6. Neve Theme

If you are looking for a lightweight, fast, and easily customizable theme, Neve Theme is a great option. It was developed by Themeisle, a popular WordPress theme and plugin development company. Neve Theme is known for its simplicity, speed, and flexibility.

Neve Theme Key Features

Lightweight and Fast-Loading Design: Neve is designed to be lightweight, ensuring quick load times and efficient performance, which improves user experience and can boost SEO.
Fully Customizable with a Drag-and-Drop Page Builder: Neve is compatible with popular page builders like Elementor, Beaver Builder, and Gutenberg, allowing you to easily customize your site’s layout and design using drag-and-drop functionality.
Optimized for SEO and Mobile Devices: The theme follows best SEO practices, helping your site rank better in search engine results. Neve is fully responsive, ensuring your site looks great and functions well on all devices.
Compatible with Popular WordPress Plugins: Neve works seamlessly with a wide range of popular WordPress plugins, such as WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, and Contact Form 7, allowing you to extend your site’s functionality easily.
Ready-to-Import Starter Sites for Various Niches: This lets you quickly set up a professional-looking website by importing a pre-built template and customizing it to fit your needs.
Built-in WooCommerce Integration: Neve includes built-in support for WooCommerce, making it easy to create and customize an online store with features like product pages, shopping carts, and checkout pages seamlessly integrated into your site’s design.

Neve Theme Pros and Cons

Pros:

Lightweight and fast
Easy to customize
Compatible with popular page builders
SEO optimized
WooCommerce ready

Cons:

Limited free version features
Some features require paid add-ons
Limited design options

Neve Theme Pricing

Free: This is free to use.
Personal: This costs $69/year. This plan is great for users just getting started with their websites.
Business: This plan costs $149/year and is best for online shops.
Agency: This plan is excellent for freelancers and agencies, costing $259/per year.

7. Elementor Hello Theme

The Elementor Hello Theme is a great substitute for the Astra Theme. It is an excellent choice if you are looking for a lightweight, fast, and highly customizable theme that works seamlessly with the Elementor page builder.

Elementor Hello Theme Key Features

Drag and Drop Page Builder: This allows you to create and customize website pages by simply dragging and dropping elements into place, providing a highly intuitive design experience without needing coding knowledge.
Customizable Templates and Widgets: These pre-designed elements can be easily tailored to fit your website’s specific needs, making it quick and easy to build professional-looking pages.
Mobile Responsive Design: This means your site will look great and function well on desktops, tablets, and smartphones, providing an optimal user experience across all platforms.
WooCommerce Compatibility: The Hello Theme is fully compatible with WooCommerce. You can use Elementor’s design capabilities to build product pages, shopping carts, and checkout pages, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing e-commerce site.
SEO Optimization: The Hello Theme is lightweight and optimized for speed, which is crucial for SEO. Faster load times improve user experience and can lead to better search engine rankings. Additionally, the theme works well with popular SEO plugins like Yoast SEO, enabling further optimization of your site’s content and structure.
Multi-language Support: It is compatible with translation plugins like WPML and Polylang, allowing you to offer your content in multiple languages and reach a wider audience.

Elementor Hello Theme Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of using the Elementor Hello Theme:

Pros:

Easy to use
Flexible and customizable
Mobile responsive design
WooCommerce compatibility
Free to use

Cons:

Some features require additional plugins
It can be slow on some hosting providers

Elementor Hello Theme Pricing

Elementor Hello Theme is forever free to use.

8. Avada Theme

If you’re looking for a versatile and feature-rich WordPress theme, Avada Theme is a great option. It has been around since 2012 and is continuously updated to keep up with the latest design trends and technology.

Avada Theme Key Features

Easy-to-use: A drag-and-drop page builder that makes it easy to create custom layouts
Pre-built Templates: There are over 70 pre-built website designs to choose from
Compatibility: Compatibility with popular WordPress plugins like WooCommerce and Gravity Forms
Responsive Design: A responsive design that looks great on all devices
Highly Customizable: Customizable headers and footers
SEO Options: Avada has built-in SEO optimization tools to ensure your pages are search engine optimized.

Avada Theme Pros and Cons

Like any WordPress theme, Avada Theme has its pros and cons. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using Avada Theme:

Pros:

A wide range of features and customization options
A powerful page builder that makes it easy to create custom layouts
Built-in support for WooCommerce and other popular plugins
Regularly updated to keep up with the latest WordPress trends and technology
Excellent documentation and support

Cons:

It can be overwhelming for beginners due to the wide range of options and features.
The page builder can be slow to load on some sites
Some users have reported issues with compatibility with specific plugins.

Avada Pricing

Avada is a premium WordPress theme, which means it has a price tag. A regular license costs $69, which includes lifetime updates and six months of support. You can purchase an extended support package for an additional fee if you need more support.

9. Genesis Framework

Genesis Framework is a popular WordPress theme framework that offers a wide range of features and customization options. It is a great alternative to the Astra theme.

Genesis Framework Key Features

SEO optimized: Genesis Framework is designed with SEO in mind, making optimizing your website for search engines easy.
Mobile responsive: The theme is mobile responsive, ensuring your website looks great on all devices.
Customizable: Genesis Framework offers customization options, including custom widgets, page templates, and theme options.
Fast loading: The theme is optimized for speed, ensuring your website loads quickly.
Secure: Genesis Framework is built with security in mind, making it a safe and secure option for your website.
Developer-friendly: The theme is designed to be developer-friendly, with a wide range of hooks and filters for customization.

Genesis Framework Pros and Cons

Pros:

Wide range of customization options
SEO optimized
Mobile responsive
Fast loading
Secure
Developer-friendly

Cons:

Limited free child themes
The steep learning curve for beginners

Genesis Framework Pricing

Genesis Framework is free when you host on WP Engine or Flywheel. You can subscribe to Genesis Pro for more advanced features, which costs $360 yearly.

Why Should You Consider an Alternative to Astra Theme?

Astra is a popular theme that offers various customization options and is known for its speed and performance.

While the Astra theme is highly regarded for its flexibility, speed, and extensive customization options, it does have some limitations.

Firstly, Astra’s advanced features and customization options are only available through the Astra Pro plugin or additional add-ons. While Astra is compatible with many popular plugins, achieving certain functionalities may require third-party plugins.

Although Astra offers customization options for headers and footers, it lacks the advanced drag-and-drop builder in themes like Kadence WP. Users looking for highly intricate header and footer designs might find Astra’s capabilities somewhat restrictive.

While extensive, Astra’s pre-built templates and design options can sometimes feel limiting if you want to create a unique or unconventional website design.

Although Astra is user-friendly, beginners might find the extensive customization options overwhelming.

Some users might find that feature updates and new additions are slower than those of other rapidly evolving themes. While Astra is regularly updated for compatibility and security, significant new features might not be introduced as frequently.

Another limitation of Astra is that it might not suit everyone’s needs. Astra is a lightweight theme designed to work well with page builders like Elementor and Beaver Builder. If you are not using a page builder, you might not be able to take advantage of Astra’s features.

Choosing the Right Platform

Several factors must be considered when choosing the right platform for your website.

Here are some key considerations to keep in mind:

1. Your Website Goals

Before you choose a platform, it’s crucial to determine your website goals. Are you looking to create a blog, an online store, a portfolio, or a corporate website?

Different platforms offer different features and functionality, so choosing a platform that aligns with your goals is essential.

2. Ease of Use

Another essential factor to consider is ease of use. If you’re new to website building, you’ll want a platform that is easy to navigate and use. Look for platforms with intuitive interfaces and drag-and-drop functionality.

3. Customization Options

Customization options are also important. You’ll want a platform to customize your website to suit your brand and aesthetic. Look for platforms with various themes and templates and customization options for fonts, colors, and layouts.

4. SEO Friendliness

Search engine optimization (SEO) is crucial for driving traffic to your website. Look for SEO-friendly platforms with features such as customizable meta tags, clean code, and fast load times.

5. Support and Community

Finally, consider the support and community offered by the platform. Look for platforms with active communities, support forums, and responsive customer support. This can be especially important if you run into technical issues or have questions about using the platform.

Final Thoughts on Astra Theme Alternatives

While the Astra theme remains popular for many WordPress users, exploring its alternatives can provide unique advantages depending on your specific requirements.

Kadence WP is the best alternative due to its advanced header and footer builder, dynamic content options, and built-in performance enhancements. It is an excellent choice for those seeking flexibility and speed.

Developed by Elegant Themes, Divi Theme is a highly versatile and popular WordPress theme that caters to a wide range of website needs. Known for its powerful drag-and-drop page builder and extensive customization options, Divi makes it easy for users of all skill levels to create stunning and functional websites without needing any coding knowledge.

Finally, the Elementor Hello Theme offers a minimalist, blank canvas that pairs perfectly with the Elementor page builder, giving users unparalleled design freedom and performance optimization.

By considering these alternatives, you can find a theme that aligns with your vision and enhances your WordPress experience, ensuring you build a website that meets your goals efficiently and effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions on Astra Theme Alternatives

What are some free alternatives to the Astra WordPress theme?

Some popular free themes are Kadence WP, Elementor Hello Theme, GeneratePress, and OceanWP. These themes offer a range of features and customization options that can help you create a professional-looking website without spending a dime.

Which WordPress themes are considered the best competitors to Astra?

These themes include the Kadence WP Theme, Elementor Hello Theme, GeneratePress, and OceanWP. These themes offer similar features and customization options and are known for their high performance and ease of use.

How does the Kadence WP theme compare to Astra in terms of features and performance?

Both Kadence WP and Astra excel in features and performance, making them top choices for WordPress users. But Kadence WP stands out with its advanced header and footer builder, dynamic content options, and built-in performance enhancements.

Can GeneratePress be a suitable replacement for the Astra theme for professional websites?

GeneratePress is a lightweight WordPress theme often considered a suitable replacement for the Astra theme. It offers a range of customization options and is known for its fast loading times and optimized code. It also has a built-in page builder and supports WooCommerce integration, making it an excellent choice for professional websites.

In terms of customization and ease of use, how does the Neve theme stand up against Astra?

Neve is a lightweight WordPress theme known for its ease of use. It has a built-in page builder and supports WooCommerce integration. It also has a range of pre-built demos and templates to help you get started quickly. Regarding customization, Neve offers a range of easy-to-use options, making it an excellent option for beginners.

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