Neve
7.7#3 in wordpress themesFrom $69 a yearFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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Responsive
6.0#13 in wordpress themesFrom $29.50 a yearWebSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Neve | Responsive |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility and languages | Neve is mobile-ready, AMP-compatible, translation-ready, and supports RTL languages. | The theme page says it uses semantic HTML and is translation ready. |
| Commerce | Neve Pro adds WooCommerce features such as shop layouts, wishlist, product comparison, quick view, and checkout templates. | Responsive works with WooCommerce and supports shop, product, and cart page customization through the Customizer. |
| Customization | The theme provides drag-and-drop header and footer components, layout controls, and global color palettes. | The built-in Customizer controls site layout, header, footer, fonts, logo, and navigation without requiring code. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
| Performance | Themeisle says Neve’s default WordPress install is 28KB and loaded in 0.6 seconds in its test. | The product page states that the theme has a 41KB base footprint before plugins and scores 100/100 on PageSpeed Insights. |
| Product | Neve is a lightweight WordPress theme for building websites. | Responsive is a free, customizable WordPress theme for building blogs, business sites, and online stores. |
Neve plans
- FreeFree
- Personal$69 a year
- Business$149 a year
- Agency$259 a year
Responsive plans
- Personal Plan (Annual)$29.50 a year
- Business Plan (Annual)$39.50 a year
- Agency Plan (Annual)$59.50 a year
- Personal Plan (Lifetime)$99, paid once
- Business Plan (Lifetime)$199, paid once
- Agency Plan (Lifetime)$299, paid once
Pick Neve if…
Neve suits WordPress site builders working on blogs, shops, or small-business websites who want theme customization controls and page-builder support. Its paid plans add WooCommerce features, starter templates, support tiers, or LMS compatibility options, depending on plan.
Pick Responsive if…
It suits people building WordPress blogs, business sites, or stores who want visual controls without coding. The maker also describes it as suitable for beginners, WordPress experts, agencies, and freelancers.