Elementor

Elementor is a popular WordPress page builder plugin that allows users to create custom designs for their websites using a drag-and-drop interface. It's a user-friendly tool that enables users to build custom page layouts, add and customize widgets, and apply styling without needing to write any code. Elementor is compatible with most WordPress themes, and it can be used to create a wide range of websites, including blogs, e-commerce stores, business websites, and more. It's a powerful and flexible tool that makes it easy for users to create professional-looking websites without any coding knowledge.

Pros:

1. Drag-and-drop page builder

2. Large variety of content elements

3. Regularly updated

4. Free version

5. Responsive design

6. Live realtime developer updates

Cons:

1. The Elementor plugin is compatible with most WordPress themes but not all of them.

2. Some users have complained that their Elementor sites are running slow.

3. Limited amount of full site templates to choose from for quick site building. Only 10 website kits

Cost: annual fees $49 for 1 / $99 for 3 / $199 for 25 /$399 for 1000

Divi

Divi is a popular WordPress theme developed by Elegant Themes. It is a multi-purpose theme that allows users to create a wide variety of websites, including business, personal, and e-commerce sites. One of the key features of Divi is its drag-and-drop page builder, which makes it easy for users to create custom page layouts and designs without the need for coding knowledge. In addition to the page builder, Divi also includes a range of pre-designed templates and modules that users can customize to fit their specific needs. It is a highly customizable theme that is well-suited for both beginners and advanced users.

Pros:

1. Drag-and-drop page builder

2. Large variety of content elements

3. Regularly updated.

4. Responsive design

5. The theme has a large user community, so you can find support and resources online if you have questions or run into issues.

6. Backend and frontend builder

7. Over 200+ website kits

8. A licence for unlimited websites, unlimited support and unlimited updates for all your web projects for life.

Cons:

1. Divi has been known to have performance issues but have improved it recently. Read more about it here.

2. Some users have reported compatibility issues with certain plugins.

3. Updates must be saved and page refreshed to view which results in a slower developer experience.

Cost: $89/year or $249 lifetime

WPBakery

WPBakery Page Builder is a drag-and-drop content editor plugin for WordPress. It allows you to easily create and customize your website layout and design without writing any code. The plugin adds a visual editor to your WordPress dashboard, which you can use to add and modify rows, columns, and content elements on your pages and posts. It also includes a library of pre-designed content elements, such as text blocks, images, buttons, and more, that you can easily add to your pages and posts. WPBakery Page Builder is a popular choice for WordPress users who want to create professional-looking websites without having to learn programming or web design.

Pros:

1. Drag-and-drop page builder

2. Large variety of content elements

3. Regularly updated.

4. Responsive design

5. It's been around sine 2011.

6. Great backend developer experience.

7. WPBakery Page Builder comes with a wide range of pre-designed elements (such as text blocks, images, buttons, etc.) that users can easily add to their pages.

8. Very customizable

Cons:

1. The frontend editor is not as robust as Elementor or Divi's frontend builder.

2. Doesn't offer as much design flexibility as other page builders or as coding a page from scratch.

3. Developers have complained of having compatibility issues with other themes and plugins.

4. Missing modules that other themes have such as a responsive slider, a built in web form (although a paid version is available), and a photo gallery with sortable tabs.

Cost: $56 per site / $299 for Saas / $13 per month

Conclusion

It's a close race but Divi wins in the end. Divi has a lot of full site templates to choose from and can give you quick turnover if you need to build something fast. The price point of Divi is the most appealing because of its lifetime option. We all know how annoying the subscription models are. Although WPBakery has a low subscription model with hosting included, it starts to add up when you have 25+ sites. Elementor does have many features that Divi offers but the differences do not give Elementor any real advantages. If you are a web development team and you want to build quality websites with the best developer experience then Divi is the right choice.