Avada vs Enfold
Side-by-side analysis of performance, pricing, handoff difficulty and plugin compatibility.
At a Glance
Attribute
Avada
Enfold
Base Price
$69 (One-Time Purchase)
$59 (One-Time Purchase)
Architecture
Classic Theme
Classic Theme
Primary Builder
Proprietary
Elementor
Active Installs
1,063,136
267246
Last Update
2026-06-02
2025-08-22
Performance
Metric
Avada
Enfold
Performance Tier
Needs work
Poor
PageSpeed Mobile
PageSpeed Desktop
LCP Mobile
5.21 s
3.03 s
LCP Desktop
1.41 s
3.42 s
CLS Mobile
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Client Handoff
Metric
Avada
Enfold
Handoff Score
Panel Complexity
Overwhelming
Complex
Docs Quality
Excellent
Good
Learning Curve
Days
Days
Pricing & Licensing
Item
Avada
Enfold
License Type
Standard Commercial
Standard Commercial
Money-back
None
None
Support Included
6 months
6 months
Renewal Cost
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Verdict & Best For
Quick Verdict
The #1 best-selling WordPress theme of all time with 1M+ sales. All-in-one package bundles Fusion Builder, Slider Revolution, and ACF Pro for $69. Excellent documentation (550+ articles) but heavy performance (mobile 66/100) and strong vendor lock-in via proprietary shortcodes make it a commitment.
Enfold is a long-standing multipurpose theme known for its excellent support and one-time payment model, making it a stable choice for legacy projects. However, its reliance on a proprietary backend builder creates significant vendor lock-in, it suffers from poor performance on modern metrics, and it is completely incompatible with popular page builders like Elementor.
Pros / Cons
- 1M+ sales — #1 ThemeForest theme of all time
- Bundles Slider Revolution + ACF Pro + Convert Plus
- 100+ prebuilt demos covering every niche
- 550+ help articles, 200+ video tutorials
- Lifetime free updates with one-time purchase
- Mobile PageSpeed 66/100, LCP 5.2s — slow by default
- Proprietary shortcodes — full content lock-in
- Multiple critical CVEs in 2023-2024 (RCE, file upload)
- 800+ settings — steep learning curve (2-3 days)
- Per-site licensing expensive for agencies
- Excellent and highly responsive customer support
- One-time payment with lifetime updates
- Actively maintained with regular security patches
- Proprietary builder creates permanent theme lock-in
- Complete incompatibility with the Elementor page builder
- Poor mobile performance and Core Web Vitals scores
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