Pagelayer
8.2#2 in wordpress page buildersFrom $59 a yearFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitPagelayer vs Visual Composer
Visual Composer
7.5#10 in wordpress page buildersFrom $49 a yearFree planAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Pagelayer | Visual Composer |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Site settings provide fields for Facebook SDK App ID and social-profile links, while video backgrounds support YouTube and Vimeo. | Listed integrations include WooCommerce, Mailchimp for WordPress, Yoast, Contact Form 7, YouTube, and Unsplash. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says it collects registration details and technical data, uses cookies to personalize experience, and does not sell, rent, or lease customer lists. | The privacy policy says credit card, Social Security, and financial information is not stored on the maker’s servers. |
| Product | Pagelayer is a WordPress page builder plugin and real-time editor that works with any WordPress theme. | Visual Composer is a WordPress website builder with a drag-and-drop frontend editor for creating websites without coding. |
| Responsive design | The editor includes a responsive mode for designing small-device layouts. | Its row and column layouts are designed to display responsively on mobile devices. |
| Support | Pagelayer offers support tickets and support forums, and says its team will respond as soon as possible. | Premium includes customer support through tickets; free users can use documentation, video tutorials, and the Facebook community. |
Pagelayer plans
- FreeFree
- Personal$39, paid once
- PopularFX Personal$59 a year
- Professional$75, paid once
- PopularFX Professional$89 a year
- Business$199, paid once
Visual Composer plans
- Single$49 a year
- Plus$99 a year
- Accelerate$149 a year
- Agency$349 a year
- FreeFree
- Lifetime$149, paid once
Pick Pagelayer if…
Pagelayer suits WordPress site owners who want to build and style pages visually, including responsive layouts. It may also suit users seeking WooCommerce, popup, or theme-building tools.
Pick Visual Composer if…
Visual Composer suits people building websites who want contact forms, SEO controls, and blogging features. Its plans offer different website allowances, from one site to 1,000.