Visual Composer is one of the oldest and most popular website builders on the market. However, the tool should not be confused with
WPBakery Page Builder
. This is as the name suggests a page builder which can be installed to any wordpress theme. Visual Composer is a complete site images with which you can build entire websites.
But does the tool deliver what it promises and is it really the best software to build complete WordPress websites? In this objective review, we explain the most important features and pros & cons of Visual Composer. We also share potential alternatives, some of which are even better.
Functions / Features
Since there are already many site & page builders on the market, you should definitely compare their functionality. In addition, you should also determine beforehand which functions you need or which demands you have. Here is an overview of the main features of Visual Composer.
Templates
Many do not want to build the site completely from 0 from the beginning. Exactly for this there is a selection of themes from Visual Composer which you can select and import with a few clicks. These can then be edited using the visual editing tool.
Elements
There is now a large library of elements to choose from.
Drag & Drop Builder / Visual Editor
Following the “what you see is what you get” principle, Visual Composer has also integrated a builder with which everything can be edited on a visual level. You can import and position a wide variety of elements using drag & drop. However, this is already standard with most page builders. In addition, of course, you can customize CSS & HTML.
Theme Builder
A great feature is the theme builder. As mentioned above, this is also a crucial difference from WPBakery Page Builder. With Theme Builder you can create your own sections like headers, menus, footers or custom templates for certain page types or product pages. This is especially important if you want to customize the page even more.
Costs / Prices
Visual Composer’s pricing model is very similar with other WordPress site or page builders. There are 3 packages to choose from which you can subscribe to annually. The cheapest one starts at $59 / year and already includes full functionality for one site. The two more expensive packages only allow Visual Composer to be installed on 3 and infinite pages respectively. Thus, only the license right changes, but not the functionality.
So you can get the full version of Site Builder for around $5 / month. If you renew after one year, you get the packages continuously -40% cheaper and thus save a lot of money. Moreover, you can try all packages for free for 15 days with full money back guarantee.
Support
The support of Visual Compuser is O.K. but not outstanding. Currently this is only available in English and by e-mail. Comparatively, Elementor offers 24/7 live support. Divi now also offers live support. In addition, the knowledge base or forum is larger for both Elementor and Divi. More about the two alternatives in a moment.
Experience
In our experience, Visual Composer is a solid page builder if you want to implement the one or other web project. However, for professional needs we are convinced that there are better builders. In comparison, other providers like Divi or especially Elementor simply offer more options. Also, the workflows are just faster over time with Elementor and working is more fun.
Alternative
Besides Visual Composer, there are already many other page and site builders available as alternatives. These differ mainly in terms of price and functionality. Two page builders in particular are currently leading the market and in some cases even better compared to Visual Composer.
Divi
The name may be unimpressive but Divi has become one of the best page builders in recent years. The high creative freedom as well as the numerous functions that you get with Divi have already convinced hundreds of thousands of users. In addition, Divi comes with a variety of ready-made elements and page templates that can be imported and edited directly.
Divi’s simple and intuitive operation is particularly impressive. Bottom line, a fast and functional website builder with plenty of scope for visual editing.
Elementor
Probably the best alternative and currently the best website builder on the market is definitely Elementor Pro. In the last few months alone, an enormous amount of development work has gone into it and so many updates have been released that the #1 spot is now absolutely justified. Compared to the others, Elementor, especially the Pro version, is the most expensive builder on the market and there is no lifetime license here either.
In return, the builder is unbeatable in terms of functionality, operation and design options. Right at the beginning way you can choose from dozens of ready-made elements, sections and whole websites. These can even be extended with JetElements and other ingenious plugins or extensions. In drag and drop style you can import all elements and edit them directly as well as place them freely.
In addition, there are numerous instructions and tutorials on the Internet (especially on YouTube) which makes the entire operation easier. Once you have grasped the functionality of Elementor and know how to use it, you won’t want to miss it. Especially if you want to build multiple websites. For freelancers and agencies working with WordPress definitely the best solution on the market.
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Summary
Visual Composet is one of the oldest and most popular page builders on the market. In the meantime, however, there are better and cheaper solutions, such as the Lifetime Deal from
Divi
or the combination of
Astra Theme
and
Elementor Pro
.
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