Let's start with some basics about Page Builder.
A page builder plugin lets you create, edit, and customize your website layout without writing a single line of code. With a page builder plugin, you can customize your WordPress website’s layout faster, more accessible, and more flexible. These programs usually have drag-and-drop functionality and predesigned forms, templates, and design elements that make them easy to use. Furthermore, most page builders allow you to preview the final page as you edit it.
A WordPress page builder such as Elementor is undoubtedly one of the best and most popular. Its top features are the flexible styling options, the smooth interface, and the powerful, quick functionality. Start using the paid version for more than just page building.
The Elementor plugin has been designed to be responsive, so you can use it to make your website look great on any device. In addition, the Block editor is updated with the latest WordPress version.
Pros
- Impressive Content
Elementor WordPress plugin offers many advantages, including creating an impressive layout for your pages and unique content structures that will make your website much better than standard WordPress websites.
- Quick and easy to build a website:
A fast and easy process with great results is the three things you want in a new website. The seamless operation of Elementor means clients will not have to wait long periods while their designs are being created.
- Drag and Drop Functionality
Drag and drop allows you to move content sections around. As a result, you can put any content anywhere you want.
- WooCommerce Blocks
A WooCommerce store can be designed with Elementor, and products can be included in other designs. Depending on your needs, a single product page can be designed, and a shop page.
- Budget Conscious
Elementor allows you to create a high-quality website without hiring a costly designer if your budget is low.
Cons
- Limited Templates
Elementor has fewer templates than other plugins. In addition, most of its templates are neither helpful nor interesting.
- Limited SEO tools
There are very few SEO tools included with it. As a result, your Google rankings may be negatively affected by this.
- Don't Support custom CSS
A custom CSS cannot be used in Elementor and is not supported.
- Takes Control
Furthermore, Elementor takes complete Control of the entire site’s design. Due to its limitations, it is impossible to create blog posts and archive pages in the free version.
- Not-Intuitive
Despite its rich features, the Elementor page builder is not intuitive. As a result, you have to learn how to use some features.
Final Conclusion
Elementor’s free version has many features, making it one of the most feature-rich free page builders. The Elementor Pro license is available if you require advanced features. However, Elementor does have its flaws. There is no lifetime license, a somewhat outdated interface, and slow support response times.
Beaver Builder is another popular WordPress drag-and-drop plugin that simplifies website creation enormously. It includes a page builder plugin and framework theme, so developers can build websites quickly and condense their workflow. Instead of focusing on endless features, this WordPress page builder highly emphasizes performance and stability.
Pros
- Lightweight
A lightweight and performance-friendly page builder, Beaver Builder is a free, open-source tool. Compared with other large page builders, Beaver Builder is the smallest and lightest.
- Easy to customize
Modules have a wide range of settings and options, allowing you to easily add and customize elements to your pages.
- Easy-to-use interface
Even if you are not experienced with page builders, it’s a remarkably intuitive tool.
- Provides the stability
Beaver Builder is highly stable. People rarely complain about bugs or glitches, even after updates.
Cons:
- Design Limitations
Compared to Elementor or DIVI, it does not have as many advanced customization options. Beaver Builder, for instance, cannot match Elementor Pro’s Motion Effects, custom positioning, or global design system.
- Not cost-efficient.
The cost is high. The least expensive plan is $99. Unfortunately, it’s not free unless you choose the Lite version.
- Doesn't support Custom CSS
Content modules cannot be customized with CSS code.
- Lack of theme selection
The header/footer functionality of Beaver Theme can only be used with a few themes. However, almost all alternative theme builders are compatible with any theme.
- Undo/Redo
Undo/redo is not possible! It can be annoying more than you realize.
Final Conclusion
By not using short codes to generate page and post layouts, Beaver Builder is a premium drag-and-drop page builder that provides cleaner, SEO-friendly, and faster websites. If you are a professional, you can accelerate the development and design of your website without programming skills.
Many premium WordPress themes are available, but DIVI is one of the most popular. With DIVI Page Builder, you can design beautiful websites without touching a single line of code. One of its best offerings is DIVI Page Builder, a visual builder you can use to create stunning websites.
Pros:
- Flexibility
DIVI has the highest level of customization of any theme available. Hover effects, text styling, shape dividers, borders, transform effects, filters, advanced code editing, drop shadows, and animations are available!
- Portability
The entire layout of a page and elements of a website can be exported easily. Importing and exporting designs between pages or between websites will become easier.
- A variety of choices
Every aspect of DIVI offers multiple options, from the text and images to the headers and footers. There are a variety of options available in these areas.
- SEO-friendly
As a result, the DIVI Theme is SEO Optimized. It will simplify advancing your website so you can find it on search engines. Additionally, there are numerous languages available for DIVI Theme.
- No limitation
The DIVI theme can be used on an unlimited number of websites.
Cons:
- Need an expert
However, despite all the available themes, you should take great care when working with them, as a single mistake can lead to a great deal of confusion. For now, you will need a designer to review your DIVI layouts.
- Not wholly editable
There are some designs that cannot be completely edited. You will need to know the coding if you want to edit and customize a template.
- Customization Overload
Choosing from all the options and endless customizations can be overwhelming. It might take you 10-20 settings to get the right button. This process takes time and effort.
- Not entirely editable
Its designs cannot all be fully customized. You will need to know the coding if you want to edit and customize a template.
- The DIVI design
DIVI websites can easily be recognized based on the level of customization.
Final Conclusion
Even though DIVI was initially a backend-only editor, it now includes front-end features and has made a name for itself. With simple subscription plans – annual and lifetime access – it is more affordable than many premium page builders. The tool needs improvement, but Elegant Themes can be trusted to update and improve it continually.
WordPress plugin Oxygen Builder belongs to a very special class. Compared to Elementor and Divi, it has extremely powerful functionalities. Moreover, it comes with a challenging learning curve along with additional features. For example, it does not support blocks, modules, or layouts. However, you can use it with divs, columns, and other “code speak” elements. Overall, it was an exciting tool to review. Before using Oxygen Builder, go through this blog. It will definitely help you out!
Pros:
- Flexible
When used correctly, it is extremely flexible
- Great Support
Oxygen Builder offers industry-leading support quality. You receive a response within two business days through ticketed emails.
- Pricing
A major selling point of this plugin is the pricing structure. Oxygen offers developers a lifetime unlimited deal instead of operating on a subscription model.
- Easier to use
It is more comfortable to understand within a few seconds. Panels and labels look intuitive to me. You’ll feel like I know where specific settings are, even if you don’t.
- Built for developers
With this, I could not have been more impressed. Developers are the ones who will benefit most from Oxygen. Code, design, interface, and logic are all beautiful.
Cons:
- No UN-DO function
In an immersive tool, you’d expect a hotkey such as CMD/CTRL + Z. There should be an undo button somewhere. It wouldn’t take you so long to find it, though.
- User Restriction
Oxygen does not allow more than one developer to work simultaneously
- Plugin error
Furthermore, some plugins do not work right out of the box when installed on a website built with Oxygen.
- Client friendly
This builder is not as client-friendly as others
Final Conclusion
Those who know CSS, JavaScript, and HTML will find Oxygen an excellent tool. When used to its total capacity, it can create stunning websites. Give it a try if you’ve had bad experiences with other builders.
Then try something else if it doesn’t sound good to you. Unfortunately, using Oxygen requires much learning and experimentation, which defeats the purpose of WYSIWYG editors.
As with any other page builder, Zion Builder has its own tools. With this Page Builder, you can speed up your website and landing pages using WordPress CMS. However, even though WordPress CMS is far superior to any other CMS, it has a dark side.
Pros
- Clean code
We don’t have any deception here. The code is clean and light.
- Efficiency
Furthermore, Zion loads much less ‘bloat’ in addition to generating lighter HTML code.
- Responsive preview
You can change your page elements in real time according to your needs. Size and placement of elements can be determined visually.
- Workspace Customization
Each panel can be opened, closed, dragged, and resized according to the user’s preference. In addition, on the page, the main panel can be dragged left or right.
- Undo changes
The changes you just made can easily be discarded if you want to revert to the default style.
Cons
- The Editor
The editor’s interface has slightly minor bugs, although it’s excellent. There are a few issues with CTRL+Z, including inconsistent results, a history panel that does not always work, and a preview that does not always reflect changes made.
- Less User Friendly
If you want to make a website like professionals with Zion, you must be familiar with CSS Flexbox. Flexbox is easy to learn, and if you use Zion Builder, you will have a lot of practice with it.
- Limited templates
The Zion template library currently consists of 12 predesigned templates, as opposed to Elementor’s over 200.
- Not for beginners
Anyone can use the page builder, but if you’re a beginner in blogging/WordPress, I recommend using another one.
- Font Awesome Icons
The FA icons are loaded with the entire font instead of being inlined in SVG (like Oxygen). As a result, performance is decreased without reason.
Final Conclusion
Zion is a premium WordPress page builder that features drag-and-drop functionality. You can customize your content by dragging and dropping blocks. You can also easily create visually appealing pages with its feature.
