Astra
5.9#14 in wordpress themesFrom $99 a yearWebSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Astra | Zakra |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Astra is made by Brainstorm Force, which the company says was founded in 2009; Astra launched in 2017. | ThemeGrill is a privately held software-development company headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal, founded in 2014, with 11–50 employees. |
| Founded | 2009 | 2014 |
| Integrations | Astra works with Gutenberg, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Brizy, WooCommerce, LearnDash, LifterLMS, and Easy Digital Downloads. | The maker lists Gutenberg, WooCommerce, Elementor, WPML, Yoast SEO, Brizy, Rank Math, WP Rocket, Jetpack, Everest Forms, Masteriyo and Smush integrations. |
| Product | Astra is a multipurpose WordPress theme developed by Brainstorm Force for performance and SEO. | Zakra is a multipurpose WordPress theme for building sites including business, blog, ecommerce, magazine, portfolio and LMS sites. |
| Security | Astra’s FAQ says payment transactions are processed through Stripe and PayPal and that the company does not store card details. | Zakra says it validates, sanitizes and escapes user data to prevent security risks. |
| Support | The Business Toolkit + AI plan includes 24/7 VIP Support, while the Astra Pro add-on plans include premium support. | Free users get support through WordPress.org forums, while premium users can use live chat and support tickets. |
Astra plans
- Astra Pro · Addon Only — annual$69 a year
- Astra Pro + AI — annual$99 a year
- Essential Toolkit + AI — annual$199 a year
- Astra Pro · Addon Only — lifetime$249, paid once
- Business Toolkit + AI — annual$279 a year
- Astra Pro + AI — lifetime$279, paid once
Zakra plans
- FreeFree
- Zakra FreeFree
- Zakra Pro$69 a year
- Zakra Pro (Annual)$69 a year
- Zakra Plus$99 a year
- Zakra Plus (Annual)$99 a year
Pick Astra if…
Astra suits WordPress site owners looking for a multipurpose theme with visual editing and broad builder and commerce integrations. Its plans offer different website limits and hosting inclusions.
Pick Zakra if…
Zakra suits people building self-hosted WordPress sites who want starter designs and visual controls for common site elements. Its listed site categories include business, ecommerce, publishing, portfolios, and LMS.