Side by side
Oxygen vs Pagelayer
Both stand on wordpress page builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Oxygen combines WordPress visual editing with code controls, dynamic content, and compatible-agent support. The free-to-try access is time-limited for the hosted demo, while paid options are also listed.
Visit Oxygen Free plan Open source Self-hostedWeb
Pagelayer offers visual page editing alongside theme, popup, and WooCommerce tools. Its free version provides a starting point, while the paid plans expand widget options and site coverage.
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| Oxygen | Pagelayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | PopularFX Personal: $59 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | oxygenbuilder.com | pagelayer.com |
| On wordpress page builders | #1 of 32 | #2 of 32 |
Oxygen: what it does well
- Visual controls include Flexbox and CSS Grid.
- Supports reusable components and JSON design-token export.
- Dynamic content supports ACF, Meta Box, and ACPT.
- Complete editor and AI tooling are free to try.
What to know first
- Hosted demo expires after four hours.
- Paid plans start at $129 a month, billed lifetime.
- Users must bring an agent under its vendor’s plan.
- Local setup requires Node.js and Docker Desktop.
Pagelayer: what it does well
- Works with any WordPress theme
- Includes drag-and-drop widgets and inline text editing
- Free widgets cover content, media, layout, social, and maps
- Provides theme, popup, and WooCommerce tools
What to know first
- Paid plans limit service, updates, and support to one year
- Personal plan covers one site
- Professional plan covers five sites
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