Pagelayer
8.2#2 in wordpress page buildersFrom $59 a yearFree planWebSelf-hosted
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WPBakery Page Builder
8.1#3 in wordpress page buildersWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Pagelayer | WPBakery Page Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Site settings provide fields for Facebook SDK App ID and social-profile links, while video backgrounds support YouTube and Vimeo. | The features page lists compatibility with WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, WPML, TranslatePress, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, Contact Form 7, ACF, and several slider plugins. |
| Licence | The public plugin repository identifies Pagelayer as LGPL version 2.1 software. | WPBakery states that its software uses GPL licensing from 20 January 2018. |
| 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. | WPBakery's GDPR page says users can request retrieval or removal of their personal data. |
| Responsive design | The editor includes a responsive mode for designing small-device layouts. | Responsive layouts are generated automatically and can be fine-tuned for different devices. |
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
WPBakery Page Builder plans
- Support Plus first year€22.99 a year
- Support Plus$59 a year
- Regular$69, paid once
- Theme Integration$82, paid once
- CodeCanyon Regular License$99, paid once
- 5 Sites$256, 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 WPBakery Page Builder if…
It suits agencies and freelancers building WordPress websites for clients. Developers can also extend it through the API and shortcode mapping.