ElementsKit Lite vs GenerateCloud
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| Feature | ElementsKit Lite v4.0.9 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | GenerateCloud v1.1.0 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Paid Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | — |
| Last updated | October 20, 2026 | — |
| Editions | ElementsKit Lite · ElementsKit Pro ($) | GenerateCloud ($) |
| Pros | Header and footer templates in the free edition; Widget builder and dynamic content types; Template library for layouts | Share your own pattern library across many sites; Per-key access permissions; Admin-only key management |
| Cons | Many widgets and features are shown as upgrade prompts; Needs Elementor to be active; Template library fetches remote layouts from the vendor | Needs GenerateBlocks; the screen lives in its menu; Paid licence needed for updates; Very little to configure or document in the plugin itself |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Header and footer template post type, Widget builder post type, Dynamic content post type, Layout template library, Pro widget upgrade prompts in the editor, Deactivation feedback form | Public keys that grant other sites access to patterns ($), Per-key permissions ($), Cloud screen under the GenerateBlocks menu ($), Licence key activation and automatic updates ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | Elementor, WPML | GenerateBlocks ($) |
| Other | ElementsKit template library API, Google Fonts | — |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | api.wpmet.com | generatepress.com |