Side by side
Layers vs Phlox
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.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Choose Layers if you want a free, GPL-licensed WordPress theme with widget-based page building and responsive controls. Look at StoreKit if you need its additional WooCommerce widgets and shop-page controls; it is a separate paid extension.
Visit Layers Free plan Web
Choose Phlox if you want a multipurpose WordPress theme with several page-builder options and a free starting point. Pro adds templates and store features, while buyers should account for the one-time plan cost and the six-month support term.
Visit PhloxThe facts
| Layers | Phlox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | StoreKit: $29, paid once | One Site: $39 per site, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | layerswp.com | phlox.pro |
| On wordpress themes | #8 of 34 | #12 of 34 |
Layers: what it does well
- Free WordPress theme download.
- Build pages from draggable widgets.
- Includes responsive controls and dynamic content.
- WooCommerce-ready, with extra shop controls in StoreKit.
- GPL 2.0 license permits installation on unlimited websites.
What to know first
- Cannot be installed on WordPress.com.
- Compatibility with third-party plugins, child themes, and extensions is not guaranteed.
- Technical support is directed through the forums.
Phlox: what it does well
- Free theme and paid Pro version are available.
- Works with Elementor, WPBakery, and SiteOrigin.
- Pro includes more than 80 page templates.
- Supports WooCommerce, WPML, child themes, and RTL.
- Both direct plans include lifetime product updates.
What to know first
- Some bundled plugin premium features need a separate license.
- Direct plan support lasts six months before renewal.
- The listed minimums include WordPress 4.6 and PHP 5.6.