Side by side
Avada vs Sydney
Both stand on wordpress themes. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Self-hostedWeb
Choose Avada if you want a WordPress builder with visual editing, starter designs, and WooCommerce store-page customization. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan, a free trial, or a product that does not require WordPress hosting.
Visit Avada Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Sydney offers a free theme and paid plans with additional layouts, widgets, and store features. Consider that subscription expiry ends access to updates, premium email support, and account downloads, even though downloaded themes remain usable.
Visit SydneyThe facts
| Avada | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Avada Website Builder: $69, paid once | Personal: $63 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avada.com | athemes.com |
| On wordpress themes | #18 of 34 | #14 of 34 |
Avada: what it does well
- Drag-and-drop visual building without coding
- Includes 113 prebuilt websites and over 600 reusable content blocks
- WooCommerce builder customizes online store pages
- Privacy tools manage consent for cookies and tracking
- Lifetime updates are included with the purchase
What to know first
- Requires a WordPress installation and web hosting
- No free plan or free trial
- Support is included for six months and can be renewed or extended
Sydney: what it does well
- Free version includes three starter sites.
- Works with the block editor and Elementor.
- Pro adds WooCommerce features including wishlists.
- Paid plans include 12 months of premium support.
What to know first
- Free trial is not offered.
- Support extension costs $49/year.
- Expired subscriptions lose updates and premium email support.