Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Divi

Replace Divi with a custom build. WordPress unleashed—the ultimate visual page builder & website framework

Weekend Project
49 features3 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 49 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 49 features

Builder(12 features)

Breadcrumb Navigation

Convenient overview of current selection's parent containers for quick selection and layout understanding

Canvas Width & Zoom Controls

Build and preview website at any width and zoom level regardless of working device size

Canvases Editor

Detached workspace for building and managing off-canvas content like menus, popups, and layout variations

Divi 5 Framework

Rebuilt from ground up with focus on performance, modern design systems, and advanced features

Drag & Drop Visual Builder

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface with real-time on-canvas editing to design websites without touching code

+7 more in this category

AI(5 features)

AI Code GenerationAIPremium

Write code and generate custom CSS trained on Divi Module codebase for intuitive results

AI Image GenerationAIPremium

Create and modify images using natural language interface without stock imagery searches or Photoshop tutorials

AI Site BuilderAIPremium

Generate entire websites with AI-designed layouts, images, and text with a single click

AI Text GenerationAIPremium

Compose copy from scratch and improve existing text like a professional copy editor

Divi AIAIPremium

AI-powered tools to generate layouts, images, text, and code for website design and content creation

Design(5 features)

Advanced Units & Math Functions

Support for CSS units, Global Variables, and math functions for expert precision in sizing and positioning

Design Presets

Create class-based presets for common styles to use and update across entire website

Global Styles & Design Systems

Build consistent designs with global styles, class-based presets, and customizable theme templates

Global Variables

Create and assign global variables for sizes, colors, fonts, images, strings, and URLs

Responsive Design Controls

Fine-tuned control for every screen with customizable breakpoints and responsive editing for desktop, tablet, and mobile

Effects(4 features)

Hover Styles

Control element styles on hover with automatic transitions between static and hover states

Loading Animations

Define animations for elements as they come into view with slide, scale, flip, fade, or rotate effects

Mouse Interaction Effects

Set elements to move, tilt, scale and respond based on visitor mouse movements

Scroll Effects & Animations

Create advanced motion effects that interact with visitors as they scroll, controlling position, rotation, opacity, scale, and blur

Dynamic Content(3 features)

Custom Loops

Build custom loops for posts, terms, and users for advanced blog layouts and shop pages

Display Rules & Conditional Logic

Show or hide elements based on user roles, device types, date/time ranges, cart status, and more

Dynamic Content

Tap into website database for access to live content to make website truly dynamic

Support(3 features)

24/7 Customer Support

Round-the-clock support via chat and email from expert support team

Constant Updates

Continuous improvements and new features added with no additional cost

Divi VIP SupportPremium

Priority support with guaranteed 30-minute response times 24/7 and 10% off Marketplace purchases

Templates(3 features)

Global Templates

Create custom templates with global headers, footers, page layouts, and ecommerce templates

Premade Website Templates

Access professionally designed premade templates and 2,600+ expertly-designed layouts for quick site setup

Selective Sync

Save reusable global elements and selectively sync styles across instances while maintaining individual control

Collaboration(2 features)

Divi Cloud StoragePremium

Cloud-based storage like Dropbox for Divi to save and access layouts, templates, and code snippets across websites

Divi TeamsPremium

Invite team members and clients with personalized access to Divi services and collaboration features

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Divi

Monthly$7.42/mo
Yearly$89/yr
5-Year Total$445

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$89
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$267
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$445
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 49 features at very easy complexity.

Ready to Build?