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Should I use the Free version of Elementor<\/strong> or upgrade to the Elementor Pro<\/a>? A vast majority of Elementor users have pondered upon this question ever since Elementor was released. Nowadays Elementor is considered to be the most advanced WordPress page builder plugin, so the aforementioned question has become even more relevant. In this article, we will discuss the perks of Elementor Pro, how it stacks up against the Free version and what are the primary benefits of upgrading to the Pro version. Now, let us delve deeper into this uncharted territory and discuss in-depth how the Elementor Pro features compare with the Free version.<\/p>\n

What to take into consideration when making your choice?<\/h2>\n

Before we commence, let us take a step back and figure out what kind of\u00a0 WordPress user you are. If you are a professional designer or a developer, then chances are you already use Elementor Pro. But the average user might not be well-versed in coding and, thus, is interested only in finding a simple, easy-to-use page builder. Particularly a beginner in WordPress<\/strong> development is highly sympathetic with page builders like Elementor.<\/p>\n

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The possibilities offered by Elementor are close to endless, especially if you use the Pro version and if you have considerable skills in coding. Whilst reading this article, contemplate what kind of a WordPress user you are, how familiar you are with different programming languages, and how serious you are about your career or hobby in WordPress webpage development.<\/p>\n

Elementor: Essentials<\/h2>\n

Let us take a look at all of the Elementor features one by one in order to assess the pros and cons of using the Pro or Free version. Firstly, \u201cEssentials\u201d<\/strong>. What the Free Elementor version offers is the ability to use the drag & drop editor without code<\/em>. It is the main feature of any page builder so, consequently, it is included in both Elementor Free and Elementor Pro. But the updates each version receive are quite different. Of course, the Pro version offers extra tools for you to play with and these tools need constant updates, but you should take into consideration the fact that updates for the Pro version are prioritized over the Free version.<\/p>\n

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Premium Support<\/h3>\n

Most notably, one of the key aspects the Pro version provides is access to Premium Support<\/strong>. Even though we do not like it, in web development mistakes and bugs happen. It is all part of the process. Some issues might be solved just by purging all cache<\/em> or reverting back to an older version of a certain plugin, but there are times when it is not enough. You might be desperate for a solution as your project is put on hold. Here enters the Premium Support.<\/p>\n

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Elementor Pro<\/strong> users can contact the Elementor support team at any time and receive help within 1 day on average. Although the free version users can get in touch with the support team too, the paid users are given top priority.\u00a0 If you have bought the Studio<\/em> or Agency<\/em> subscription (we will cover different subscription types at the end of this article<\/em>), then you are able to interact with the Elementor support via live chat. Support reps might offer to log into paid users’ dashboards or even their hosting panels in order to debug and solve issues. As the complexity of your website intensifies and the number of plugins increases, solving the issue might become bewildering to you and the help from the Elementor team could prove essential to the success of your project.<\/p>\n

Elementor: Design<\/h2>\n

Secondly, \u201cDesign\u201d<\/strong>. If you have tinkered with Elementor before, then you are well aware of the powerful design capabilities our favorite plugin offers. Especially, the ability to make your website responsive for a mobile version. Nowadays, progressively more web designers have started developing their websites by creating a mobile version first, so, naturally, the option for \u201cresponsive web design\u201d<\/strong> is included in both Elementor Free and Elementor Pro. Now, let us list all of the design features offered by Elementor Pro subscription and discuss in detail some of them afterward:<\/p>\n