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Brizy Page Builder Review: Best Affordable Builder? (2024)

A Quick Overview

Brizy is a WordPress page builder known for its user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. Ideal for beginners and pros alike, it offers a wide range of features for website creation. It receives high marks for ease of use and functionality, with minor areas for improvement. With competitive pricing and a 30-day money-back guarantee, it’s a solid, risk-free choice.
home page of the brizy page builder

Editor's Rating

Overall rating
4.2/5
(4.2)
The score reflects the platform’s user-friendly setup, feature-rich toolkit, and responsive support. While it excels in ease of use and offers a robust set of features, minor points for improvement were noted in areas like performance optimization and plugin integration. Overall, I highly recommend Brizy as a top-tier, cost-effective choice for website building.

Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of the Brizy page builder:
Pros
  • User-friendly interface: Brizy offers an intuitive, drag-and-drop user interface that’s easy to navigate, making it suitable for both beginners and experts.
  • Rich feature set: The platform is packed with diverse design options, wide-ranging integrations, and a library of pre-made layouts and blocks.
  • Highly customizable: You have extensive design and styling options to make your website truly your own, all without needing any coding skills.
  • Affordable pricing plans: With various plans to choose from, Brizy offers cost-effective solutions for individuals, freelancers, and agencies.
  • 30-day money-back guarantee: This allows you to explore Brizy’s capabilities risk-free, adding a layer of trust and assurance.
  • Responsive support: Brizy boasts a responsive community forum and comprehensive training resources, including step-by-step video guides.
  • Frequent updates: The platform shows a strong commitment to improvement, with frequent and impactful updates.
Cons
  • Two-step plugin installation: The process requires installing both a free and a pro plugin, which some users might find cumbersome.
  • Confusing pro feature activation: Some users might find it slightly confusing to figure out how to activate the pro features.
  • Limited styling options: Compared to competitors, Brizy offers fewer styling and design options.
  • Integration process: The process of integrating other apps and services can be a bit confusing, especially for new users.
  • Performance optimization: While it’s good, it’s not the best in terms of page loading speeds, particularly for mobile devices.
  • Limited technical support for free users: Technical support is only available for paying customers.

Ease of Use

My rate for ease of use is 4.5/5.

Here’s my reason:

  • The platform shines with its user-friendly setup and intuitive interface, suitable for both beginners and pros.
  • However, it falls just short of a perfect score due to the two-step plugin installation and slight confusion around activating pro features.

Overall, it offers a near-flawless user experience.

Initial Setup

Installing the pro version of Brizy has two phases:

  1. Install the free version
  2. Upload the Brizy plugin

Like installing any other free plugin, you can simply search for “brizy” — and then install and active it:

search, install, and activate the free brizy plugin

If all you need and want is the free version, you can then go ahead and use it. After activating the plugin, the getting started page will greet you.

Otherwise, if you need the pro plan, click the go pro option on the sidebar panel or head over to their website’s pricing page.

100% money-back guarantee within 30 days

After that, download and install the plugin, and make sure to activate it. That will bring you back to the getting started page again.

If you’re not sure how to do it, get the license key from your account and enter it on the license tab of the settings page:

enter your brizy license key

On this page, Brizy gives a guide on how to get started:

  • Start from a premade website
  • Add pages on your existing website

Overall, the installation process is user-friendly and doesn't require any technical skills, making Brizy a great choice for both beginners and experienced users alike.

User Interface

The user interface (UI) of the Brizy page builder is recognized for its simplicity, intuitiveness, and user-centric design.

For example, you can see how clean and intuitive it is (at least compared to other page builders) from the screenshot below.

user interface of the brizy page builder while editing a page

Here are a few notes regarding the user interface:

  • The core of its user-friendly interface lies in its drag-and-drop functionality where you can move elements around
  • No need for coding knowledge to build stunning pages (there’s a button that can do what you have in mind)
  • Despite its simplicity, its user interface is feature-rich, offering a multitude of design options (like creating headers, footers, etc.)
  • In a way, the user interface of Brizy closely resembles that of the Elementor page builder (transition then is easy from Elementor to Brizy)

The user interface strikes a fine balance between simplicity, intuitiveness, and feature richness, making page building a fun and productive experience.

👋 My thoughts here

The initial setup and user interface of Brizy are both great. The user interface is top-notch and is one of the best out there.

It would have been a breeze (sorry, I can’t help it 😅) if not for the following:

  • I find it a little bothersome to install two same builder plugins (one for free and one that gives it the pro features)
  • It took me a few seconds to find out how to activate the pro features (like where to put the license key)

At first, I thought logging in would suffice since after installing the pro plugin, some of the pro features aren’t available yet and there’s a button that invited me to get the pro plan.

I found the license tab on my own after a few seconds. But it’s good to know that they have a help article with a video that shows how to do it:

how to install brizy pro and activate your pro license

For the two plugins, I understand the logic and how it makes sense and all. The good thing is that you only have to do it once.

Features

I would rate Brizy's overall Features at 4.5/5.

Here’s why:

  • It shines with its drag-and-drop builder, diverse design options, and wide-ranging integrations.
  • The platform also offers a rich library of templates.
  • It loses a few points for its slightly confusing integration process and fewer styling options compared to competitors.

Clearly, it's a feature-rich tool well-suited for various page-building needs.

Core Features

The core features of Brizy equip you with a variety of tools and functionalities to create engaging, professional-looking websites with ease.

Here are some of the main features besides WordPress site templates (more on them later):

1. Drag-and-Drop Builder

Dragging and dropping makes designing web pages easy without any coding knowledge required.

If you want to add an element using the page builder, you can just drag that element from the sidebar panel:

drag an element from the sidebar to add to the page

Since a real-time editing feature is also present, you will be able to see the changes you make as you make them.

As in the true spirit of a drag-and-drop builder, you will be able to move the elements around on the page by simply dragging them out.

2. Pre-made Layouts and Blocks

I know a lot of web designers, and I know that none of them doesn’t want to start from scratch if they can help it. 😓

If you feel the same way, Brizy actually includes over 500 pre-made blocks, grouped by light/dark styles as well as various categories.

500+ pre-made brizy blocks grouped by styles and categories

You can also go big by starting from page layouts instead of the smaller blocks so you can just edit the contents and reorder the blocks as you like.

As of today, there are almost 200 premade layouts in Brizy, and if you click on one of them, you will be able to select the specific page layout to import.

almost 200 premade brizy layouts grouped by categories

This feature is pretty handy since you can mix and match different page layouts from different sets and get your desired layout.

⚠️ Note: The page layouts feature is a little similar to Elementor template kits where you can choose to import the whole site or simply the page layouts.

3. Styling and Design Options

Since Brizy is a page builder plugin, it’s important to discuss the styling and design options as well.

Using this builder, you can edit all the elements on the page, including:

  • The header
  • Body content (blocks)
  • The footer

All blocks (including the header and footer) can be made global so you can use select and use it on any page you like.

Some notable features for the header include:

  • Add an image, filters, and mask
  • Add styling options (padding margin, and custom properties)
  • Add effects (bounce, fade, etc.)
editing the header effects in brizy

For the body blocks, the options are different depending on what kind of element you selected. All of them though can be edited.

For example, here are the options when editing the text in the main hero banner:

editing the text effects in brizy

As for the footer, it has similar properties to that of the header, with only a handful of differences that only apply to a footer.

Here’s the screen when editing the styling of the footer:

editing the footer styling in brizy

The styling and design options available in Brizy are numerous — all are easy and intuitive to use (though they may not be as crazy and vast as those in Elementor).

4. WordPress Theme and Popup Builder

If you really want to build from scratch or create your own template, you can also do so using the Brizy page builder.

You can find templates on the Brizy menu and add a new one from there (which is the same as creating a page).

create a new template using brizy

It also has a popup creator, where you can create your own or start from the 60 popup templates available in the page builder.

Here’s how the builder looks:

creating popups using the brizy page builder

Essentially, the theme builder extends the customization capabilities, allowing you to modify and create themes to better fit your branding and design preferences​.

5. Integration Capabilities

Brizy supports integration with various marketing apps and WordPress tools, like Sendinblue, Zapier, WooCommerce, and Yoast, to name a few.

For example, when adding a form, you can select from the available options:

available integration options of the form element

These integrations extend the functionality of Brizy, enabling you to connect with other tools and services you may already be using​.

The only problem here though is that you can only add new accounts directly from the Brizy builder, which might confuse new users.

💻 Other notable features

  • Global styling for colors and typography
  • Mobile responsiveness (include the option to manually control how the design looks on mobile)
  • Cloud auto-save (your work is saved automatically in the cloud)
  • Create web stories (yes, similar to the ones on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok)

Starter Templates

The templates available on Brizy are a blend of modern design and simplicity, catering to various niches and purposes.

In terms of numbers, there are about 150+ starter templates (or starter sites), with only about 10% of that being free.

all available brizy starter templates

You can check a live preview of each starter template to see if it fits your needs.

Once you’re ready to go, you simply click the install button of that template and choose from the succeeding two options:

  1. Keep existing content
  2. Delete existing content
keep existing content or delete existing content

If you want to change anything on a page, you can then visit that page and edit it using the Brizy page builder.

For their designs, they are professionally done, ensuring a modern and clean look (crucial for creating a good impression).

The templates available cover a wide range of niches, including:

  • Business
  • Travel
  • Food
  • Gaming
  • Events

Brizy continues to expand its template library, offering new templates that cater to evolving design trends and user needs.

The continuous addition of new templates ensures you have fresh designs to work with, keeping your websites up-to-date with modern design standards.

👋 My thoughts here

Brizy has really good starter templates.

Mix this with the fact that you have plenty of pre-made layouts and blocks, well, you might not need to do a lot of editing after all. 😸

To keep the spirit of fairness, here are some of the things I feel like Brizy can improve:

  • The number of styling and design options can be increased
  • Make the integration part simpler

Don’t get me wrong here, Brizy already has a lot of styling and design options. But they’re not as many as say, the ones you can find in Elementor.

For the integration, it can help if there’s a page where Brizy lists all the options available and allows users to do the integration from there.

Reliability

I would rate Brizy's overall reliability at 4.0/5.

Here’s why:

  • The platform excels in frequent and impactful updates, ensuring backward compatibility for a smooth user experience.
  • However, it could improve performance optimization, particularly in mobile page loading speeds, as well as broaden its compatibility with more themes and plugins.

But overall, it's a dependable choice for page building.

Performance

When it comes to the performance of the Brizy page builder:

It's essential to consider how it stacks up against other page builders in terms of page loading speeds and the impact on overall website performance.

For page loading speeds, Brizy is okay (thanks to its well-optimized codebase), but it’s not the most excellent out there.

For example, here’s one comparative test between the performance of Brizy and Elementor:

Page BuilderDesktop performanceMobile PerformanceWebsite Speed on Desktop ScreenWebsite Speed on Mobile Screen
Brizy87402.36.6
Elementor715013.7

Here’s another test where the user added the same image, text, video, and blocks:

Page BuilderPagespeed Insights Score – DesktopPagespeed Insights Score – MobileFull Load TimeGrade
Brizy80413.7sA
Elementor94313.7sA

More or less, it’s similar to Elementor (though if you use Elementor and add more elements, it might start getting slower than Brizy).

It’s important to remember that the overall impact of a page builder on website performance can't be underestimated.

Compatibility

Brizy demonstrates good compatibility with various WordPress themes and plugins.

For one, Brizy provides ready-to-use starter sites with some popular themes like Astra, making it easier to get started with these themes.

In fact, there’s a nice page that lists all of Brizy’s theme partners:

wordpress themes and plugins brizy works great with

The theme builder was designed to solve plugin compatibility issues (since you will be installing a variety of them) and ensure they work well together.

For example, Brizy works flawlessly with TranslatePress, one of the plugins out there that can help you create a multilingual website.

Updates

The frequency and impact of updates, along with backward compatibility, are crucial factors when considering a website builder.

Brizy has a dedicated Changelog page where all the updates are logged:

changelog page for brizy pro

A glance at this page reveals that updates are quite frequent, showcasing a strong commitment to maintaining and enhancing the platform​.

Speaking of updates, they encompass a variety of improvements and new features.

For example, one of the updates mentioned on the changelog page is the addition of global popups which enhances user interaction on the website​.

As for backward compatibility (you can check via the changelog):

Brizy addressed compatibility with old Brizy versions in July 2021, and in March 2020, it fixed an issue for backward compatibility with old PRO plugins.

This indicates a commitment to ensuring that users of older versions or plugins can continue to use the product without disruptions.

It’s comforting to know that Brizy provides a detailed changelog where you can learn about all the updates and how they impact the platform.

This transparency is essential as it helps you stay informed and make educated decisions regarding the maintenance and updating of your website.

👋 My thoughts here

When it comes to reliability, the standout feature for Brizy seems to be its strong commitment to updates.

The frequency and impact of these updates, along with backward compatibility, make it a dependable choice.

As for where Brizy can improve:

  • Performance optimization
  • Compatibility

Improving page loading speed, especially on mobile devices, can make a significant difference. A faster site not only enhances user experience but also helps in SEO rankings.

Now, this one is a stretch on their current good point:

Although Brizy is compatible with various WordPress themes and plugins, there's always room for improvement.

Expanding compatibility to include a broader range of themes and plugins will make Brizy more versatile and appealing to users with diverse needs.

Support

My rating here is 4.0/5.

Here are my reasons:

  • The company shines with its responsive community forum and comprehensive training resources.
  • They also offer detailed documentation, including step-by-step video guides.
  • However, they could extend technical support to free users and add more in-depth topics to their academy.

As an overview, Brizy provides an excellent support ecosystem that caters to both new and experienced users.

Customer Service

There’s a lot that I like about Brizy’s customer service channels.

Primarily, they offer the following customer support features:

  1. Technical support via Zendesk (only for paying customers)
  2. Support forum

They also freely display their support’s email address (though it’s only for critical and fatal errors). But still, it counts in my book.

Since Brizy has cloud features, they also provided a nice status page:

all systems operational: brizy status

The community support surrounding Brizy is quite vibrant and engages users across various platforms (in site + Facebook community).

There’s a support portal that hosts user forums on different topics including Brizy Builder, Brizy Cloud, Brizy WordPress Plugin, Feature Requests, and General Discussion.

But the most surprising for me is that all user posts have at least one reply:

at least one reply per post on the brizy forum

All the “1 comment” you see there is a reply from Brizy.

This contributes to a rich community support system that can be beneficial for both new and existing users of the page builder.

Documentation

The documentation for Brizy includes beginner's guides that help new users understand the platform better.

All the topics here are under their documentation:

topics in the support documentation of brizy

Each section then has pages or articles that belong there.

I didn’t visit all the articles — but for those I visited, there’s a video that teaches the topic step-by-step.

Like this:

how to switch between front/back end

Their documentation also includes:

  • A search feature
  • Related articles
  • Recently viewed articles

Training Resources

For those keen on mastering the art of website building with Brizy, various training resources are accessible.

The Brizy Academy offers webinars with full courses, in-depth lessons, and useful tips to enhance website-building skills.

full courses, in-depth lessons, and more from the brizy academy

Some of the topics here include:

  • WP website crash course
  • Create a local gym landing page
  • Build landing pages in under 1 hour
  • Create a professional hero section

Most of the courses here are detailed. The course about creating a gym landing page is about 2 hours and spans 20 lessons.

Aside from the official resources, the community also offers tutorials.

These training resources, ranging from official courses to community-driven tutorials, offer a well-rounded educational framework for both novice and experienced users.

Whether you prefer structured learning or exploring tutorials based on specific needs, the available training resources cater to a wide array of learning preferences.

👋 My thoughts here

I particularly like the vibrant community support, particularly the forum where every user post receives at least one reply from Brizy.

This level of engagement not only makes users feel heard but also fosters a rich support ecosystem (good for new users).

In terms of improvement:

  • It would be good if the technical support could include free users
  • The academy could cover more lessons

Looking at the academy, it’s easy to guess that it might have been a while since they put up a new in-depth topic.

It’s understandable though since they would be exhausting a lot of resources to create these lengthy courses.

Pricing

I would rate the overall pricing at 4.2/5.

That’s because:

  • The platform offers a variety of plans to suit different user needs, from individuals to large agencies.
  • Plus, the 30-day money-back guarantee adds a layer of trust and risk-free exploration.
  • However, more clarity on refund conditions and reintroducing flexible plans could make it even better.

Here are the specifics:

Free and Paid Plans

The free version of Brizy page builder comes packed with essential features that enable you to get a feel of what the platform offers, albeit with some limitations.

You have access to the basic building blocks for creating a webpage, including a drag-and-drop editor, real-time editing, and a mobile-optimized interface.

The free version serves as an excellent stepping stone for small projects or for individuals looking to explore the platform's potential before deciding on an upgrade.

But the true gems here are the paid plans:

all the paid plans from brizy

1. Personal Plan

  • Price: $60 per year
  • Limit: 1 website

This is the cheapest plan and worth it if you only have 1 site.

This already includes the pro designs and features, access to the popup builder, theme builder, and marketing tools.

2. Freelancer Plan

  • Price: $108 per year
  • Limit: 25 websites

If you have more than 1 site, this is the plan to get. The price is only slightly lower than twice the price of the personal plan.

But this is already good for 25 websites and includes membership functionality (built-in options for membership sites).

3. Agency Plan

  • Price: $192 per year
  • Limit: 50 websites

This one covers 50 websites and only costs less than half the price of 2 freelancer plans.

The extra features here include the ability to install Brizy in a multisite as well as priority tech support via email.

4. White Label Plan

  • Price: $300 per month
  • Limit: 100 websites

This is the biggest plan and still costs less than 2 agency plans but covers twice the amount of website limit.

Each plan is designed to cater to different scales of project needs, from individuals and freelancers to agencies.

The higher-tier plans offer more advanced features and support more websites, which can be beneficial for larger projects or for developers managing multiple client sites.

A bit of trivia here:

Brizy used to have a plan for unlimited websites as well as a lifetime plan (they’re not available anymore, unfortunately).

Money Back Guarantee and Refund

The great news here is that Brizy has a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee, allowing users to explore its features risk-free

Here are their offerings:

FeatureDescription
Standard GuaranteeA 30-day money-back guarantee applies to all Brizy offerings.
Brizy Cloud PlansThe 30-day guarantee extends to Brizy Cloud plans, offering a 100% refund if not satisfied.
Paid PlansAll paid plans come with the same 30-day money-back guarantee, allowing risk-free exploration of features.
Assurance of RefundReflects Brizy's confidence in its product and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Brizy's refund policy shows a willingness to process refunds for the following conditions:

  • No violation of any of their rules and obligations
  • Only for yearly subscriptions and up to 30 days after the subscription is made

These are clearly stated on their terms and conditions page.

👋 My thoughts here

The most appealing aspect of its pricing model (for me) is the flexibility it offers through its range of plans, catering to different needs from individuals to large agencies.

Coupled with a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee, this makes Brizy an attractive option for anyone looking to explore its features without any financial risk.

In terms of improvement:

  • They should have more clarity on refund conditions
  • Reintroduce more flexible plans

While Brizy offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, the conditions for a refund could be more prominently displayed.

Providing this information up front, perhaps during the purchase process, would make it easier for users to make an informed decision.

As I mentioned above, Brizy used to offer an unlimited sites plan and a lifetime plan.

Bringing back such flexible options could attract a broader range of customers, including those who are looking for long-term investments or managing numerous sites.

Final thoughts

Brizy stands out as a robust and user-friendly page builder, perfect for both beginners and seasoned developers.

With its intuitive user interface and a wide range of features, it offers a near-flawless experience, albeit with minor points for improvement.

The 30-day money-back guarantee is the cherry on top, making Brizy a risk-free investment for anyone venturing into website building.

Overall, it's a highly recommended tool especially when you consider what you get at a fraction of the price of older, more established page builders.

About the author
Alan Anthony Catantan
Alan Anthony Catantan
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Brizy Page Builder

Overall rating
4.2/5
(4.2)
Pros
  • User-friendly interface
  • Rich feature set
  • Highly customizable
  • Affordable pricing plans
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Responsive support
  • Frequent updates
Cons
  • Two-step plugin installation
  • Confusing pro feature activation
  • Limited styling options
  • Integration process
  • Performance optimization
  • Limited technical support for free users

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