Astra vs BeTheme

Astra9.4Visit BeTheme8.9Visit

Higher score Astra #1 in WordPress Themes 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Astra

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BeTheme #5 in WordPress Themes 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit BeTheme

• Astra fits best

  Most WordPress sites and agencies

• BeTheme fits best

  Large template libraries and WooCommerce

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Side by side

Feature	Astra 9.4/10 Visit ↗	BeTheme 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in WordPress Themes	#5 in WordPress Themes
Best for	Most WordPress sites and agencies	Large template libraries and WooCommerce
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$59 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Astra 5/5 · BeTheme 3/5
WooCommerce support	✓	✓
Block editor support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Child theme support	✓	✓
RTL support	✓	✓
Accessibility ready	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Theme type	Classic	Classic
Starter sites	300 sites	650 sites (best)
Our review
Pros	300 starter templates support varied website projects Works with WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Elementor, and other builders Includes accessibility, RTL, and child-theme support	More than 650 pre-built websites with one-click installation BeWooBuilder customizes shop, product, gallery, and checkout layouts Lifetime updates with a $59 one-time Regular License
Cons	Advanced customization requires a paid Astra Pro addon Its classic theme approach may not suit block-only workflows Paid toolkit plans bundle features that may exceed simple site needs	No free plan is available Regular License support lasts six months The theme is classified as a classic theme
Our verdict	Astra is a classic WordPress theme for beginners, small businesses, agencies, and professional web developers. It supports web and self-hosted WordPress installations, with a free plan for building sites through customizable layouts,… Read the review →	BeTheme is a premium WordPress theme and website-building toolkit from Muffin Group. It is aimed at designers, agencies, businesses, and site owners who want a large collection of ready-made websites alongside visual editing and ecommerce… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Astra — where it wins

  • 300 starter templates support varied website projects
  • Works with WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Elementor, and other builders
  • Includes accessibility, RTL, and child-theme support

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced customization requires a paid Astra Pro addon
  • Its classic theme approach may not suit block-only workflows
  • Paid toolkit plans bundle features that may exceed simple site needs

• BeTheme — where it wins

  • More than 650 pre-built websites with one-click installation
  • BeWooBuilder customizes shop, product, gallery, and checkout layouts
  • Lifetime updates with a $59 one-time Regular License

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Regular License support lasts six months
  • The theme is classified as a classic theme

• Astra9.4/10 · Free plan

  A flexible WordPress theme with broad builder, WooCommerce, and starter-template support.

  Visit AstraFull verdict →
• BeTheme8.9/10 · Paid

  A broad WordPress toolkit with 650+ starter sites and dedicated WooCommerce builders.

  Visit BeThemeFull verdict →