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WordPress page builders compared: Elementor vs Gutenberg vs Oxygen
21 August 2024 · 7 min read
Page builders make it easy to create complex layouts without programming knowledge. But they can also slow down your website and create lock-in. The choice of the right page builder is therefore crucial.
At WP Maintainer we regularly install page builders for clients. In this article we compare the three most popular options.
Gutenberg (WordPress Block Editor)
The standard editor since WordPress 5.0. Free, lightweight and the future of WordPress.
Elementor
The most popular page builder with more than 10 million installations.
Oxygen Builder
A developer-oriented page builder that generates clean code.
Comparison table
| Aspect | Gutenberg | Elementor | Oxygen | |---|---|---|---| | Speed | Excellent | Mediocre | Good | | Ease of use | Good | Excellent | Reasonable | | Flexibility | Reasonable | Good | Excellent | | Price | Free | €59/year | $129 one-time | | Lock-in | None | Strong | None | | Community | Large | Enormous | Small |
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