Astra

wpastra.com
WordPress Themes & Plugins
Few Days

Fast, Lightweight & Customizable WordPress Theme

How to Replace Astra

Overview

Astra is a WordPress theme and website builder toolkit that enables users to create professional, high-performance websites in hours without coding. It combines a lightweight theme, 300+ pre-built templates, page builder integration, and AI-powered tools for beginners to agencies.

Features

82 features across 17 categories

AI(1)

AI Website Builder (ZipWP)AIPremium

Build entire website in under a minute by entering business details for auto-generated content, images, and forms

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Automation(2)

SureTriggers AutomationPremium

Automate workflows and connect favorite apps effortlessly with SureTriggers for streamlined processes

Website Automation (OttoKit)Premium

Automate recurring website tasks like sending form submissions to CRM, logging sales, scheduling posts, connecting 1000+ apps

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(1)

Website Feedback Tool (SureFeedback)Premium

Collect website feedback directly on pages with comments for faster client revisions and collaboration

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Content(9)

Author Info DisplayPremium

Display additional information about post authors, including name, photo, and bio

Blog Cover LayoutPremium

Highlight important blog posts with full-width featured images and overlay text for visual blogs

Blog Grid LayoutPremium

Display blog posts in a clean, organized grid format for easy article discovery

Blog List LayoutPremium

Display blog posts in a vertical list with post excerpts for readers to quickly scan content

Blog PaginationPremium

Help readers navigate blog faster with various pagination styles, including numbered pages and infinite scroll

Blog Structure ControlPremium

Customize the layout and order of blog post elements like title, meta info, featured image, and content

Post FiltersPremium

Allow visitors to sort and filter blog posts by categories, tags, and other criteria

Related PostsPremium

Keep readers on site longer by showing additional related blog posts they might be interested in

Social Sharing ButtonsPremium

Make it easier for readers to share content by adding social media sharing buttons to blog posts

Also in: Squarespace, Hunter, Notion

Design(25)

Above & Below Header SectionsPremium

Use extra header sections above and below the main header to display important information

Container LayoutPremium

Define and adjust the width, alignment, and padding of content containers for visually appealing design

Custom 404 PagePremium

Design custom 404 error pages without coding to improve user experience

Custom Page HeadersPremium

Create unique page headers with custom designs, images, or text to make each page stand out

Drag & Drop EditorPremium

Drag and drop elements to build websites exactly as desired with live editing and real-time preview

Fluid Site LayoutPremium

Deliver perfect viewing experiences across devices with fluid layout that adapts seamlessly to all screen sizes

Footer BuilderPremium

Design custom footer sections with widgets, menus, social icons, and style customization with mobile responsiveness

Full Width Site LayoutPremium

Create modern look with full-width layout that stretches content across entire screen

Global Button SettingsPremium

Customize buttons site-wide for consistent branding and design

Global Color PalettePremium

Create and manage color palettes for the website, allowing instant color changes across different parts of the site from one place

Global TypographyPremium

Adjust fonts, sizes, and styles for headings and body text site-wide with unified settings

Header BuilderPremium

Build beautiful, fully customizable headers with drag-and-drop controls, sticky effects, transparent layouts, and mega menus

Max Width Site LayoutPremium

Define the maximum width for content, ensuring site maintains structure and readability across devices

Mobile HeadersPremium

Design custom header layouts specifically optimized for smartphones and tablets

Off-Canvas SidebarPremium

Add helpful filters and widgets in off-canvas sidebars for better mobile experience

Padded Site LayoutPremium

Add additional spacings around content and containers to create balanced visual experience

Page Background StylingPremium

Customize page background colors, images, and effects

Pre-built Website TemplatesPremium

Access to 300+ professionally designed, ready-to-use website templates for various niches and industries that can be imported with one click

Responsive DesignPremium

Make websites look good on all devices with responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes

Sidebar DesigningPremium

Flexible sidebar layout customization with widget placement and styling

Site BuilderPremium

Visual site builder to create custom headers, single pages, posts, and archive pages without coding

Sticky HeaderPremium

Keep navigation links and calls to action fixed at the top of the screen as users scroll

Template ExporterPremium

Export entire Astra-powered website including design, layouts, plugins, and settings into reusable template

Transparent HeaderPremium

Create custom see-through headers for modern design aesthetics

White Label ThemePremium

Rebrand Astra as your own by swapping logos and brand details for seamless client experience

Also in: Squarespace, InVision, WordPress.com

Development(6)

Child Theme Support

Safely make changes using a child theme to customize design without affecting main theme code

Custom Code SupportPremium

Hooks support to add custom code to extend functionality

Custom Post Type Support

Expand content with custom post type support to create and manage unique content types

Custom Snippets

Easily add extra functionality with custom snippets to tailor site behavior

Developer-Friendly Code

Clean, well-documented code for easy customization and development

Filters & Hooks

Extend and customize site effortlessly with filters and hooks without altering core code

Also in: Kissflow, Lattice, WordPress.com

Ecommerce(15)

Advanced Product FilterPremium

Help visitors find products faster with advanced filtering options

Color VariationsPremium

Use colors and combinations on product pages to differentiate between title, cost, and product description

Conversion Ready CheckoutPremium

Reduce cart abandonment and boost sales with an optimized, customizable checkout process

Dropdown CartPremium

Accept payments on store with Stripe and PayPal through dropdown cart interface

Easy Digital Downloads IntegrationPremium

Sell digital products effortlessly with EaseDigitalDownloads integration and marketplace management

Eye-catching Side CartPremium

Let shoppers view cart, make changes, or checkout without leaving current page

Infinite ScrollPremium

Effortless product viewing with infinite scroll for continuous browsing

Product Gallery StylesPremium

Showcase product images with captivating galleries and flexible-width display options

Product Variation SwatchesPremium

Help shoppers find the exact product variation they want with customizable color, image, or label swatches

Quick ViewPremium

Allow shoppers preview additional product details in a pop-up without leaving the shop page

Shop Card DesignPremium

Customize layouts, colors, fonts, and images to create visually appealing shop cards for WooCommerce stores

Sticky Add-to-CartPremium

Keep the add-to-cart button visible as shoppers scroll through product pages for better conversion

SureCart IntegrationPremium

Integrated SureCart ecommerce solution for easy-to-use, efficient shopping operations

WooCommerce IntegrationPremium

Full integration with WooCommerce to fully customize store design, features, checkout and shopping experience

Zero Checkout PluginsPremium

Accept payments securely with WooCommerce store using Stripe and PayPal integration

Fundraising(1)

GiveWP IntegrationPremium

Boost fundraising efforts with GiveWP integration for creating and managing donation forms

Integration(1)

Page Builder IntegrationPremium

Work seamlessly with leading page builders like Elementor, Spectra, Beaver Builder, and Gutenberg

Internationalization(2)

RTL Ready

Ensure site looks great in right-to-left languages with RTL-ready design supporting Arabic and Hebrew

Translation Ready

Reach global audience with translation-ready features to easily translate site into multiple languages

Learning Management(2)

LearnDash IntegrationPremium

Seamless integration with LearnDash LMS for building and managing online courses, quizzes, and learning tools

LifterLMS IntegrationPremium

Seamless integration with LifterLMS for creating, customizing, and managing online courses

Marketing(1)

CartFlows IntegrationPremium

Optimize sales funnels and increase conversions with CartFlows funnel building capabilities

Navigation(3)

Flyout MenuPremium

Slide-out flyout menu navigation option

Mega Menu BuilderPremium

Create user-friendly mega menus with multi-column layouts, images, icons, and custom layouts to improve navigation

Off-Canvas MenuPremium

Full screen and regular off-canvas menu options

Page Builder(2)

Spectra Pro Page BuilderPremium

Drag and drop page builder using native WordPress editor with powerful widgets and design elements

Ultimate Elementor AddonsPremium

Get powerful widgets and design elements not found in Elementor Pro for more unique website building

Performance(9)

Adaptive Image SizesPremium

Automatically serve appropriately sized images based on device for improved performance

AMP SupportPremium

Built-in Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) support for faster mobile experiences

CSS File GenerationPremium

Generate optimized CSS files for speed optimization

CSS Pre-loading

Improve site performance with CSS pre-loading to load stylesheets in advance for faster rendering

HTTP/2 Compatibility

Fully compatible with HTTP/2 protocol to help websites use less resources and load faster

Lazy Loading

Reduce page load time by loading media files only when visitors need them

Low Quality Image PlaceholdersPremium

Advanced performance feature using LQIP for optimized image loading

Vanilla JavaScript

Uses pure, unadulterated JavaScript to optimize performance and compatibility across browsers

Zero Bloating

Prioritizes lean code and eliminates unnecessary bloat for fast and responsive performance

Scheduling(1)

LatePoint Booking IntegrationPremium

Manage appointments and bookings directly on site with seamless scheduling capabilities

Pricing

Free Plan

Free
  • 24/7 Premium Support
  • Basic customization
  • Limited templates
  • Limited design features

Astra Pro - Beginner

$69/year
  • Design Without Limits
  • Drag and Drop Styling
  • Visual Site Builder
  • Predefined Site Layouts
  • Custom Page Headers
  • Advanced Header & Footer Builder
  • Mega Menu Builder
  • Blog Layout Options
  • WooCommerce Integration
  • LMS Plugins Integration
  • Page Builders Integration
  • 300+ Premium Starter Templates
  • Spectra Pro Page Builder ($49 value)
  • Ultimate Elementor Addons ($49 value)
  • AI Website Builder
  • SureFeedback
  • Astra Template Exporter
  • OttoKit Pro (6mo)
  • ZipWP Pro (3mo)
  • SkillJet Membership
  • Premium Support
  • Regular Product Updates
  • 14-Days Refund Guarantee

Astra Pro - Business

$79/year
  • All Beginner features
  • Up to 10 websites

Essential Toolkit - Freelancer

$119/year
  • All Pro features
  • Enhanced AI Website Builder
  • ZipWP Pro included
  • OttoKit Pro (6mo) included
  • SkillJet Membership included
  • Up to 10 websites

Business Toolkit - Agency

Popular
$159/year (was $209/year)
  • All Pro and Essential Toolkit features
  • Up to 1000 websites
  • VIP Support
  • OttoKit Pro included
  • ZipWP Pro included
  • SkillJet Membership ($1199 value)
  • SureFeedback included
  • Template Exporter included
  • White Label capability
  • Premium Support
  • Regular Product Updates
  • 14-Days Refund Guarantee

Astra Pro - Lifetime (Up to 3 sites)

$349 (was $299, save 9%)
  • All Pro features
  • One-time payment
  • Lifetime updates

Essential Toolkit - Lifetime (Up to 10 sites)

$699 (was $599, save 14%)
  • All Essential Toolkit features
  • One-time payment
  • Lifetime updates

Business Toolkit - Lifetime (Up to 1000 sites)

$1,099 (was $999, save 36%)
  • All Business Toolkit features
  • One-time payment
  • Lifetime updates
  • VIP Support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Astra

Monthly$5.75/mo
Yearly$69/yr
5-Year Total$345

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~9 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$69
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$207
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$345
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 82 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Astra alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 82 features.

Buy Astra

Better Value
Monthly cost$57.5/mo
3-year total$2,070
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$72,000
Maintenance$1,080/mo
3-year total$110,880
Dev time~6 months

Buying Astra saves ~$108,810 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 82 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

21 known integrations

Beaver BuilderBrizyCartFlowsDivi BuilderEasy Digital DownloadsElementorGiveWPGutenbergLatePointLearnDashLifterLMSOttoKitPayPalSpectraStripeSureCartSureFeedbackSureTriggersUltimate Addons for ElementorWooCommerceZipWP