Battle Wordpress Titans: Monstroid 2 vs Divi, X Theme, Avada, Enfold
It is time to recognize the fact that all of us have been taught, and we are happy to get used to, multi-purpose solutions. More and more people prefer to use templates that are easy to set up, which can be easily taken into work for several projects at the same time. There is a total simplification in everything. Users want products that are easy, convenient and secure. No one needs any more difficulty.
The other day a powerful product appeared on the market, capable of covering any request of even the most notorious. Monstroid 2 - the second improved version of the acclaimed template for the site. We can say that this WordPress template has surpassed its predecessor in many ways, if not in everything. Monstroid squared - this is how their creators call their creators somewhere on the sidelines.
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What is curious about the monster stuffing? In order to give the most complete and detailed answer to this question, it is better to make a functional comparison with worthy products for quality and performance.
The battle will be serious.
The points in each of the confrontations covered the key points that interest users when choosing a solution for the site in the first place. What happened - see below.
The summary table shows the final result, well, all the details below the table.
By simple calculations it becomes clear, Monstroid 2 smiles at us more often than other decisions.
X Theme is one of the popular WordPress templates with high ratings and sales. A solution that is already fully competitive in the market.
1. Skins
Monstroid 2 offers 10 designs out of the box (one original default theme that can be seen on the Demo page and 9 more skins ).
These 9 skins cover all the most important industry niches: Business, Restaurants, Furniture, Construction, Fitness, Hotels, Investments, Law, Fashion and Entertainment Magazines.
Monstroid 2 set the bar high without exaggeration. If you look at each template in detail, they are truly masterpiece.
In this case, X Theme can respond with 4 main stacks (separate topics), one of which is Ethos with 10 Demo. However, currently only 3 of 10 Demo are released.
2. The number of sites on one template
Multipurpose template assumes its use on the number of sites on which you need. Monstroid 2 did not step away from this rule. Released under the GPL 3.0 license , the template allows you to create an unlimited number of sites on your base.
This type of license is convenient in that Monstroid 2 itself will be developed, offering its owners all new skins and updates. Lifetime subscription for a one-time payment, not bad?
And what about X Theme? The theme is sold under the usual license, which gives the right to use the solution for only one project. Want more - pay.
3. Installation
Immediately after the activation of Monstroid 2, the user is given the opportunity to install the template using the TM Wizard plugin.
This great tool will guide you through the installation process. Is logical. Simply. Quickly.
The choice of design and installation
Each skin has demo content and a set of plug-ins. Depending on the choice of design, the installation wizard will install the necessary set of plug-ins and demo pages.
Installing plugins
X Theme also boasts a quick and easy installation process. The most common WordPress user will not have any problems installing demo content.
4. Documentation
Here everything is fair. Both X Theme and Monstroid have all the necessary documentation inside their archives to help you with working on them.
5. Technical support
Monstroid 2 customers can get lifetime 24/7 technical support from specialists.
Bedoule trouble at X Theme. Only 6 months of support. Extend yourself this pleasure will only for the money.
6. Plug-ins and other insides in pictures
Monstroid 2
Everything you need this template will provide you. A powerful website for any business can be considered already in your pocket. The solution includes the Cherry Framework plug-ins, it is also compatible with leading third-party extensions.
A few details about each plugin:
• bbPress
Plugin to customize the forum. If you have ever been disappointed in forums and bulletin boards, bbPress is easy and convenient to return faith in good tools.
• BuddyPress
Modern plug-in social networks and communities. BuddyPress is a set of components and opens up additional opportunities for maintaining public groups, and communities in social networks.
• WooCommerce
Powerful extensible e-commerce plugin. Integrated into WordPress, flexible, used 30% of all online stores.
• MotoPress Restaurant Menu
Restaurant menu online. Sale of food and beverages. In general, everything related to food is the Restaurant Menu by MotoPress plugin.
• MotoPress Schedule
Organizer on the site. Time management with a clean minimal design to display graphics and events.
• Cherry Projects
Demonstration of projects using different layouts with the Cherry plugin.
• TM Timeline
TM Timeline plugin allows you to show the most important events of your business in chronological order, which can be a great addition to your “About Us” page. Tell your friends about your company. The plugin has a fairly simple interface.
• TM WooCommerce Package
The plugin is based on WooCommerce and has several functional widgets that allow you to customize any online store.
• MotoPress Hotel Reservation
Designed to help hotel owners promote their online business. This plugin provides unique functionality and allows you to create a full portal of travel and tourism.
• Cherry Social
This tool will help to optimize work with social networks. Simple management of social accounts and support for various social networks.
• Cherry Megame
Modern and flexible Megamenu - a great addition to any site, blog, portal, online store.
• Booked Appointment
Interactive calendar to efficiently manage your time.
• Calendar of events
Extensible plugin that allows you to share events with visitors.
X Theme
20+ premium quality plugins:
7. Customization and visual designers
Monstroid 2 can be easily customized using the Customizer ( Live Customizer ) and Style Switcher ( TM Style Switcher ). The first of them helps to customize almost everything - from the logo, typography and colors to widgets, navigation and social networking links. The second helps you choose the style you need without importing the actual content. Thus, you can change the shell of your site without changing your original content.
But this is only the tip of the iceberg. Monstroid 2 includes a powerful designer - the favorite tool of an inexperienced user.
The Power Designer is quite easy to use and will help you create a website, interacting with columns, widgets and modules for you.
X Theme offers two plugins - Cornerstone front-end page builder and Visual Composer. They are included in every verified purchase.
Next topic: Monstroid 2 vs. Divi 3.
1. GPL license
You know what's really cool? GPL topics ! And, fortunately, both themes are sold under the GPL. For those who do not know, this means that when you buy any of these multifunctional themes, you can use it as many times as you like. Create as many sites as you want. This is creative freedom, friends, enjoy!
Both Monstroid 2 and Divi can be used on all sites you own and are just about to create. You do not have to pay every time you want to start a new project.
2. Magic? Come on!
The installation wizard is the cornerstone. Someone adds this opportunity, some do not. However, letting the client “into the forest without a card” is bad.
That is why Monstroid 2 has its own installation wizard to help you customize the template. You can choose the skin and demo data to install, and then go and have a cup of coffee.
Divi does not offer any additional tools for installation. But as soon as you install the template, you see a control panel where you can customize settings. Further Divi will work according to these settings.
The only time Divi doesn’t have an installation wizard, it’s not so easy for the user to change skins. You have to open the designer and edit each page by selecting the pre-loaded layout.
3. How much does it cost
To start using Monstroid 2, you only have to pay once. The price of this topic is $ 75. After payment of your order, you can use it as many times as you want.
Divi also offers the ability to create as many sites as you want. And this is understandable, both themes are licensed by the GPL.
But there is one problem: Divi is sold with an annual subscription condition, and in order to continue using it, you will have to deposit a certain amount of money once a year.
Divi Developer offers 3 different plans, but there is also a nuance:
1. If you decide to pay $ 69 per year, you will not receive premium plug-ins and multi-layer Photoshop files.
2. If you choose a developer version for $ 89, you will have to pay this amount once a year.
3. If you want to pay it only once, you can choose the plan “with lifelong access”, then its price will be $ 249 (!).
4. Skins
As of today, Monstroid 2 offers 10 completely unique skins . Obviously, TemplateMonster designers work on quality, not quantity. And this is, in fact, one of the key advantages of Monstroid 2.
Divi has a pre-loaded constructor. There are about 20+ themes in it, new elegant themes can be additionally downloaded from the site.
It is also worth noting that if you pay $ 89 per month, you will have access to 88 other elegant topics on the site.
5. Plugins
Thanks to the attraction of the forces of Cherry and MotoPress , all owners of Monstroid 2 get to their topic more than 20+ plugins . They are sure to help create the perfect website, without worrying about the availability of the necessary plug-ins.
Divi offers 6 unique premium plugins along with templates.
6. For those who like to create
Monstroid 2 has built-in Power Builder . You can customize your site the easiest way possible!
Divi also provides its customers with a Divi Constructor , which is very similar to PowerBuilder. Without lying, it is also very easy to use! It also offers a visual designer that will make the setup process even easier.
7. Customer service
Customer service is an integral part of any product on the market. Monstroid 2 support service specialists are ready to help clients 24/7 by phone, chat or e-mail. You just need to choose your communication channel.
All questions on Divi are solved on the developer forum, this is the only way to communicate with the support service at the moment.
8. Documentation
People finally realized the importance of documentation. Your project may look very cool, but only having good documentation takes it to another level.
Monstroid 2 and Divi provide links to documentation, so that clients should have no problems with working with template customization.
Enfold is positioned as a universal all-in-one tool for creating a website of any complexity. The template has powerful technical support and detailed documentation. It was released back in 2013, but now it already has several updates. Currently contains 25 child themes.
1. License
Monstroid 2, as already mentioned above, has a GPL license, it gives unimaginable freedom when using it. You can create an unlimited number of sites, customize them endlessly and even create new pages.
Enfold is 100% proprietary and can be used to create only one site.
2. Child themes
Monstroid 2 has 9 original designs , their number will grow. Monstroid 2 owners will receive new child themes for free.
Enfold now has 25 child threads . Each of them is available in two styles: widescreen and block. With their help, you can create a website for any niche. The default theme is universal and suitable for any subject sites.
3. Constructor
Monstroid 2 can be easily customized using PowerBuilder , created specifically for the GPL template. This is a flexible tool with unsurpassed features: it comes with a set of pre-made modules and content blocks that can be useful to your site during the setup process. Drag-and-drop functionality is also present.
Improved Live Customizer allows you to change the color scheme, modify the layout of your site, its typography and widget area.
The Enfold template implements its own Drag & Drop Template Designer . It gives you the opportunity to use on the site components: buttons, sliders, accordions, reviews and more. You can choose from an unlimited number of colors for the site.
4. Framework
Monstroid 2 is based on the Cherry Framework 5 platform. If you are accustomed to the flexibility of sites, then this solution is what you need.
Enfold is not based on any frameworks.
5. Plugin support
The plugins used in detail in Monstroid 2 are described above. What boasts Enfold?
In addition to common features such as WPML support and SEO optimization, Enfold offers compatibility with the most famous WordPress plugins. As you can see, this topic does not include many additional extensions, but nevertheless it is strong and reliable.
• WooCommerce
You can create an online store using this template.
• BuddyPress and bbPress
These plugins are supported, but not tied to pre-designed pages. You can use them if you want, but be aware that your social integration will most likely not be perfect.
• EventsCalendar
EventsCalendar and EventsCalendarPro are included as third-party plug-ins. They greatly enhance the basic functionality of Enfold.
Avada 5.0 is the latest version of the best selling WordPress template. 280 thousand sales, this is not a joke.
1. License
Avada is a proprietary template with a single site license. This means that after creating one site for each next project, you will need to acquire new copies of this topic. However, this is not a problem if you plan to develop a website for yourself or your business: in this case, you don’t even need so many design options. But, creating websites for your clients, you need to pay $ 60 for each such project.
2. Installation
These two templates can be used for your site in different ways. Each of them has its own installation tool, which gives more opportunities to create a website from scratch.
In the case of Monstroid 2 there are such options:
• Automatic installation using TM Wizard;
• Direct installation by downloading the archive with the theme to your server.
If you consider yourself an experienced developer, it is better to install Monstroid 2 manually, simply by downloading the .ZIP file with the template to your server and activating it on the panel of your WordPress.
Depending on the desired functionality of the future site, you can choose between the Lite and Full installation options available through the use of TM Wizard.
If you select Lite , only the base components are installed. ECommerce features and non-Cherry based plugins will not be available. Your Lite version can be updated by adding new plugins via content import.
Full installation includes the entire array of extensions, it is better suited for virtual dedicated servers (VPS) and other types of premium-level hosting.
Avada is no less easy to install: all you need to do is go to the Appearance → Themes tab and upload the theme to your WordPress site, then install the necessary plugins.
3. Customization and fine tuning
Monstroid 2 not only fully supports WordPress Live Customizer , but also adds a lot of additional features. With it, you can change the design of the site element by element, easily and precisely adjust the color scheme and even save your design experiments as ready-to-use skins. Each skin offers a choice of several options heder, footer and side panels.
The Avada template is often praised for the flexibility and abundance of personalization options. As in any other modern WordPress solution, its latest version is compatible with Live Customizer and allows you to change any element of your site at your own discretion.
4. Constructor
Monstroid 2 has Power Builder , and Avada runs on the latest version of Fusion Builder, an optimized Drag & Drop page builder. The template interacts with Fusion Theme Options and Fusion Page Options and is able to modify both the appearance of the site and its content.
5. Ready templates
Instead of classic child themes, Avada has 22 demo versions , and Monstroid 2 has 10 skins .
A complete list of ready-made Monstroid 2 templates available immediately after purchase:
Default is the basic design of Monstroid 2. This is a great example of a simple, multifunctional design with an incredible variety of features and a modern look.
Hotel is a creative option, harmoniously integrated with various calendars and plug-ins for ordering. Particularly attracted the attention of the extensive options for social networks and the good location of Google Maps widgets.
Construction - this skin has a professional and rectilinear appearance, uses yellow and black colors, which have become the standard for the construction business. It will also be a good choice for any corporate site.
Corporate - design without unnecessary details and elements with modern bright gradients. The perfect solution for the presentation of their services and team.
Fitness - has a pronounced, aesthetic sports design based on a contrasting color range with dark and light elements.
Fashion - clean, orderly design without any extra elements, focused on the image. It will be useful to those who want to present their business online in the fashion industry.
Loan Offer - built-in forms with bright motivating inserts and persuasive images help you create a great landing page for your financial project.
Furniture is a minimalistic skin with a pronounced focus on images. Its design is best suited for creating an online store using the Monstroid 2 WooCommerce plugin.
Lawyer is a sophisticated skin designed for law firms. Consider it if your company needs to powerfully declare itself on the Internet.
Restaurant - offers a sophisticated design, an abundance of images and a pre-installed set of plug-ins specifically designed for cafes and restaurants.
Three more skins - for web-studios, SEO-agencies and educational sites - have already been announced and will be available soon.
Regarding the Avada theme, it includes 22 ready-made demos, created using the special features of the theme: Classic (multipurpose), Technology (“Technology”), Health (“Health”), Mr. & Mrs. Avada (for wedding services), Photography (“Photography”), Landing Page (“Landing Page”), Classic Shop (“Classic Store”), Gym (“Gym”), Forum, Church (“Church”), Travel ("Travel"), etc. You can select them with one click. As in Monstroid 2, the choice of Avada ready-made designs grows with each update.Below you can see the best examples of ready-made demo versions of the template.
6. Built-in plugins
. Once again, Monstroid 2 users get access to more than 20 plugins, ideally optimized for coordinated work with the template. Each skin is “sharpened” for a specific set of plug-ins, but if you wish, you can install them all. For example, the Restaurant skin works by default with MotoPress Restaurant Menu, MotoPress Timetable and Event Schedule, and Hotel includes the MotoPress Hotel Booking plugin.
Monstroid 2 is also fully compatible with such widely used plug-ins around the world as WooCommerce, bbPress and BuddyPress, which makes it a powerful platform for creating an online store or social network.
The Avada package includes an impressive palette of extensions, including a premium level:Gravity Forms, Revolution Slider, Contact Form 7, The Events Calendar and, of course, WooCommerce and bbPress . The theme is compatible with some of the most popular plugins, for example, All-in-1 SEO Pack, Envira Gallery, W3 Total Cache and many others.
7. Support and Documentation
Monstroid 2 provides unlimited user support and complete documentation, covering all the details of the installation theme, personalization and use. The technical support team answers any questions regarding Monstroid, around the clock and seven days a week.
Avada users can count on free professional assistance for six months; every subsequent 6 months of support will cost an extra $ 18. There will also be a set of training videos aimed at facilitating the work of users with the topic.
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Monstroid 2 created to win. The template deserves more attention when you know that you can grab it with an impressive discount. Now is the moment when it is time to act. And here you can buy any of the popular wordpress topics in the bundle with a significant discount, but for a limited period of time. Agree, developers rarely offer discounts on their fresh solutions with explosives inside. Monstroid 2 has a 30% discount right now, but the last day remains. You can not rush, but this is just not the case.
The other day a powerful product appeared on the market, capable of covering any request of even the most notorious. Monstroid 2 - the second improved version of the acclaimed template for the site. We can say that this WordPress template has surpassed its predecessor in many ways, if not in everything. Monstroid squared - this is how their creators call their creators somewhere on the sidelines.
')
What is curious about the monster stuffing? In order to give the most complete and detailed answer to this question, it is better to make a functional comparison with worthy products for quality and performance.
The battle will be serious.
The points in each of the confrontations covered the key points that interest users when choosing a solution for the site in the first place. What happened - see below.
The summary table shows the final result, well, all the details below the table.
Monstroid 2 | Divi 3 | X Theme | Avada 5.0 | Enfold | |
Cost of | $ 75 :) | $ 89 :( | $ 60 :) | $ 60 :) | $ 60 :) |
License | GPL :) | GPL :) | Standard License :( | Proprietary: ( | Proprietary: ( |
Setup Wizard | Yes :) | Not :( | Not :( | Not :( | Not :( |
Constructor | Yes :) | Yes :) | Yes :) | Yes :) | Yes :) |
Skins | Yes - 10 :) | Not :( | Not :( | Not :( | Yes - 18+ :) |
Plugins | 20 :) | 6 :( | 20+ :) | 2+ :( | 3+ :( |
Documentation | Yes :) | Yes :) | Yes :) | Yes :) | Yes :) |
Type of purchase | One-time payment :) | Monthly subscription :( | One-time payment :) | One-time payment :) | One-time payment :) |
Additional expenses | Not :) | Yes :( | Yes :( | Not :) | Yes :( |
24/7 support | For life :) | For life :) | 6 months for free: ( | 6 months :( | 6 months :( |
Communication with | Phone, chat, e-mail :) | Forums, tickets: ( | Forums, e-mail :( | Forums, tickets: ( | Forums :( |
By simple calculations it becomes clear, Monstroid 2 smiles at us more often than other decisions.
Monstroid 2 VS X Theme
X Theme is one of the popular WordPress templates with high ratings and sales. A solution that is already fully competitive in the market.
1. Skins
Monstroid 2 offers 10 designs out of the box (one original default theme that can be seen on the Demo page and 9 more skins ).
These 9 skins cover all the most important industry niches: Business, Restaurants, Furniture, Construction, Fitness, Hotels, Investments, Law, Fashion and Entertainment Magazines.
Monstroid 2 set the bar high without exaggeration. If you look at each template in detail, they are truly masterpiece.
In this case, X Theme can respond with 4 main stacks (separate topics), one of which is Ethos with 10 Demo. However, currently only 3 of 10 Demo are released.
2. The number of sites on one template
Multipurpose template assumes its use on the number of sites on which you need. Monstroid 2 did not step away from this rule. Released under the GPL 3.0 license , the template allows you to create an unlimited number of sites on your base.
This type of license is convenient in that Monstroid 2 itself will be developed, offering its owners all new skins and updates. Lifetime subscription for a one-time payment, not bad?
And what about X Theme? The theme is sold under the usual license, which gives the right to use the solution for only one project. Want more - pay.
3. Installation
Immediately after the activation of Monstroid 2, the user is given the opportunity to install the template using the TM Wizard plugin.
This great tool will guide you through the installation process. Is logical. Simply. Quickly.
The choice of design and installation
Each skin has demo content and a set of plug-ins. Depending on the choice of design, the installation wizard will install the necessary set of plug-ins and demo pages.
Installing plugins
X Theme also boasts a quick and easy installation process. The most common WordPress user will not have any problems installing demo content.
4. Documentation
Here everything is fair. Both X Theme and Monstroid have all the necessary documentation inside their archives to help you with working on them.
5. Technical support
Monstroid 2 customers can get lifetime 24/7 technical support from specialists.
Bedoule trouble at X Theme. Only 6 months of support. Extend yourself this pleasure will only for the money.
6. Plug-ins and other insides in pictures
Monstroid 2
Everything you need this template will provide you. A powerful website for any business can be considered already in your pocket. The solution includes the Cherry Framework plug-ins, it is also compatible with leading third-party extensions.
A few details about each plugin:
• bbPress
Plugin to customize the forum. If you have ever been disappointed in forums and bulletin boards, bbPress is easy and convenient to return faith in good tools.
• BuddyPress
Modern plug-in social networks and communities. BuddyPress is a set of components and opens up additional opportunities for maintaining public groups, and communities in social networks.
• WooCommerce
Powerful extensible e-commerce plugin. Integrated into WordPress, flexible, used 30% of all online stores.
• MotoPress Restaurant Menu
Restaurant menu online. Sale of food and beverages. In general, everything related to food is the Restaurant Menu by MotoPress plugin.
• MotoPress Schedule
Organizer on the site. Time management with a clean minimal design to display graphics and events.
• Cherry Projects
Demonstration of projects using different layouts with the Cherry plugin.
• TM Timeline
TM Timeline plugin allows you to show the most important events of your business in chronological order, which can be a great addition to your “About Us” page. Tell your friends about your company. The plugin has a fairly simple interface.
• TM WooCommerce Package
The plugin is based on WooCommerce and has several functional widgets that allow you to customize any online store.
• MotoPress Hotel Reservation
Designed to help hotel owners promote their online business. This plugin provides unique functionality and allows you to create a full portal of travel and tourism.
• Cherry Social
This tool will help to optimize work with social networks. Simple management of social accounts and support for various social networks.
• Cherry Megame
Modern and flexible Megamenu - a great addition to any site, blog, portal, online store.
• Booked Appointment
Interactive calendar to efficiently manage your time.
• Calendar of events
Extensible plugin that allows you to share events with visitors.
X Theme
20+ premium quality plugins:
7. Customization and visual designers
Monstroid 2 can be easily customized using the Customizer ( Live Customizer ) and Style Switcher ( TM Style Switcher ). The first of them helps to customize almost everything - from the logo, typography and colors to widgets, navigation and social networking links. The second helps you choose the style you need without importing the actual content. Thus, you can change the shell of your site without changing your original content.
But this is only the tip of the iceberg. Monstroid 2 includes a powerful designer - the favorite tool of an inexperienced user.
The Power Designer is quite easy to use and will help you create a website, interacting with columns, widgets and modules for you.
X Theme offers two plugins - Cornerstone front-end page builder and Visual Composer. They are included in every verified purchase.
Monstroid VS Divi 3
Next topic: Monstroid 2 vs. Divi 3.
1. GPL license
You know what's really cool? GPL topics ! And, fortunately, both themes are sold under the GPL. For those who do not know, this means that when you buy any of these multifunctional themes, you can use it as many times as you like. Create as many sites as you want. This is creative freedom, friends, enjoy!
Both Monstroid 2 and Divi can be used on all sites you own and are just about to create. You do not have to pay every time you want to start a new project.
2. Magic? Come on!
The installation wizard is the cornerstone. Someone adds this opportunity, some do not. However, letting the client “into the forest without a card” is bad.
That is why Monstroid 2 has its own installation wizard to help you customize the template. You can choose the skin and demo data to install, and then go and have a cup of coffee.
Divi does not offer any additional tools for installation. But as soon as you install the template, you see a control panel where you can customize settings. Further Divi will work according to these settings.
The only time Divi doesn’t have an installation wizard, it’s not so easy for the user to change skins. You have to open the designer and edit each page by selecting the pre-loaded layout.
3. How much does it cost
To start using Monstroid 2, you only have to pay once. The price of this topic is $ 75. After payment of your order, you can use it as many times as you want.
Divi also offers the ability to create as many sites as you want. And this is understandable, both themes are licensed by the GPL.
But there is one problem: Divi is sold with an annual subscription condition, and in order to continue using it, you will have to deposit a certain amount of money once a year.
Divi Developer offers 3 different plans, but there is also a nuance:
1. If you decide to pay $ 69 per year, you will not receive premium plug-ins and multi-layer Photoshop files.
2. If you choose a developer version for $ 89, you will have to pay this amount once a year.
3. If you want to pay it only once, you can choose the plan “with lifelong access”, then its price will be $ 249 (!).
4. Skins
As of today, Monstroid 2 offers 10 completely unique skins . Obviously, TemplateMonster designers work on quality, not quantity. And this is, in fact, one of the key advantages of Monstroid 2.
Divi has a pre-loaded constructor. There are about 20+ themes in it, new elegant themes can be additionally downloaded from the site.
It is also worth noting that if you pay $ 89 per month, you will have access to 88 other elegant topics on the site.
5. Plugins
Thanks to the attraction of the forces of Cherry and MotoPress , all owners of Monstroid 2 get to their topic more than 20+ plugins . They are sure to help create the perfect website, without worrying about the availability of the necessary plug-ins.
Divi offers 6 unique premium plugins along with templates.
6. For those who like to create
Monstroid 2 has built-in Power Builder . You can customize your site the easiest way possible!
Divi also provides its customers with a Divi Constructor , which is very similar to PowerBuilder. Without lying, it is also very easy to use! It also offers a visual designer that will make the setup process even easier.
7. Customer service
Customer service is an integral part of any product on the market. Monstroid 2 support service specialists are ready to help clients 24/7 by phone, chat or e-mail. You just need to choose your communication channel.
All questions on Divi are solved on the developer forum, this is the only way to communicate with the support service at the moment.
8. Documentation
People finally realized the importance of documentation. Your project may look very cool, but only having good documentation takes it to another level.
Monstroid 2 and Divi provide links to documentation, so that clients should have no problems with working with template customization.
Monstroid 2 VS Enfold
Enfold is positioned as a universal all-in-one tool for creating a website of any complexity. The template has powerful technical support and detailed documentation. It was released back in 2013, but now it already has several updates. Currently contains 25 child themes.
1. License
Monstroid 2, as already mentioned above, has a GPL license, it gives unimaginable freedom when using it. You can create an unlimited number of sites, customize them endlessly and even create new pages.
Enfold is 100% proprietary and can be used to create only one site.
2. Child themes
Monstroid 2 has 9 original designs , their number will grow. Monstroid 2 owners will receive new child themes for free.
Enfold now has 25 child threads . Each of them is available in two styles: widescreen and block. With their help, you can create a website for any niche. The default theme is universal and suitable for any subject sites.
3. Constructor
Monstroid 2 can be easily customized using PowerBuilder , created specifically for the GPL template. This is a flexible tool with unsurpassed features: it comes with a set of pre-made modules and content blocks that can be useful to your site during the setup process. Drag-and-drop functionality is also present.
Improved Live Customizer allows you to change the color scheme, modify the layout of your site, its typography and widget area.
The Enfold template implements its own Drag & Drop Template Designer . It gives you the opportunity to use on the site components: buttons, sliders, accordions, reviews and more. You can choose from an unlimited number of colors for the site.
4. Framework
Monstroid 2 is based on the Cherry Framework 5 platform. If you are accustomed to the flexibility of sites, then this solution is what you need.
Enfold is not based on any frameworks.
5. Plugin support
The plugins used in detail in Monstroid 2 are described above. What boasts Enfold?
In addition to common features such as WPML support and SEO optimization, Enfold offers compatibility with the most famous WordPress plugins. As you can see, this topic does not include many additional extensions, but nevertheless it is strong and reliable.
• WooCommerce
You can create an online store using this template.
• BuddyPress and bbPress
These plugins are supported, but not tied to pre-designed pages. You can use them if you want, but be aware that your social integration will most likely not be perfect.
• EventsCalendar
EventsCalendar and EventsCalendarPro are included as third-party plug-ins. They greatly enhance the basic functionality of Enfold.
Monstroid 2 VS Avada 5.0
Avada 5.0 is the latest version of the best selling WordPress template. 280 thousand sales, this is not a joke.
1. License
Avada is a proprietary template with a single site license. This means that after creating one site for each next project, you will need to acquire new copies of this topic. However, this is not a problem if you plan to develop a website for yourself or your business: in this case, you don’t even need so many design options. But, creating websites for your clients, you need to pay $ 60 for each such project.
2. Installation
These two templates can be used for your site in different ways. Each of them has its own installation tool, which gives more opportunities to create a website from scratch.
In the case of Monstroid 2 there are such options:
• Automatic installation using TM Wizard;
• Direct installation by downloading the archive with the theme to your server.
If you consider yourself an experienced developer, it is better to install Monstroid 2 manually, simply by downloading the .ZIP file with the template to your server and activating it on the panel of your WordPress.
Depending on the desired functionality of the future site, you can choose between the Lite and Full installation options available through the use of TM Wizard.
If you select Lite , only the base components are installed. ECommerce features and non-Cherry based plugins will not be available. Your Lite version can be updated by adding new plugins via content import.
Full installation includes the entire array of extensions, it is better suited for virtual dedicated servers (VPS) and other types of premium-level hosting.
Avada is no less easy to install: all you need to do is go to the Appearance → Themes tab and upload the theme to your WordPress site, then install the necessary plugins.
3. Customization and fine tuning
Monstroid 2 not only fully supports WordPress Live Customizer , but also adds a lot of additional features. With it, you can change the design of the site element by element, easily and precisely adjust the color scheme and even save your design experiments as ready-to-use skins. Each skin offers a choice of several options heder, footer and side panels.
The Avada template is often praised for the flexibility and abundance of personalization options. As in any other modern WordPress solution, its latest version is compatible with Live Customizer and allows you to change any element of your site at your own discretion.
4. Constructor
Monstroid 2 has Power Builder , and Avada runs on the latest version of Fusion Builder, an optimized Drag & Drop page builder. The template interacts with Fusion Theme Options and Fusion Page Options and is able to modify both the appearance of the site and its content.
5. Ready templates
Instead of classic child themes, Avada has 22 demo versions , and Monstroid 2 has 10 skins .
A complete list of ready-made Monstroid 2 templates available immediately after purchase:
Default is the basic design of Monstroid 2. This is a great example of a simple, multifunctional design with an incredible variety of features and a modern look.
Hotel is a creative option, harmoniously integrated with various calendars and plug-ins for ordering. Particularly attracted the attention of the extensive options for social networks and the good location of Google Maps widgets.
Construction - this skin has a professional and rectilinear appearance, uses yellow and black colors, which have become the standard for the construction business. It will also be a good choice for any corporate site.
Corporate - design without unnecessary details and elements with modern bright gradients. The perfect solution for the presentation of their services and team.
Fitness - has a pronounced, aesthetic sports design based on a contrasting color range with dark and light elements.
Fashion - clean, orderly design without any extra elements, focused on the image. It will be useful to those who want to present their business online in the fashion industry.
Loan Offer - built-in forms with bright motivating inserts and persuasive images help you create a great landing page for your financial project.
Furniture is a minimalistic skin with a pronounced focus on images. Its design is best suited for creating an online store using the Monstroid 2 WooCommerce plugin.
Lawyer is a sophisticated skin designed for law firms. Consider it if your company needs to powerfully declare itself on the Internet.
Restaurant - offers a sophisticated design, an abundance of images and a pre-installed set of plug-ins specifically designed for cafes and restaurants.
Three more skins - for web-studios, SEO-agencies and educational sites - have already been announced and will be available soon.
Regarding the Avada theme, it includes 22 ready-made demos, created using the special features of the theme: Classic (multipurpose), Technology (“Technology”), Health (“Health”), Mr. & Mrs. Avada (for wedding services), Photography (“Photography”), Landing Page (“Landing Page”), Classic Shop (“Classic Store”), Gym (“Gym”), Forum, Church (“Church”), Travel ("Travel"), etc. You can select them with one click. As in Monstroid 2, the choice of Avada ready-made designs grows with each update.Below you can see the best examples of ready-made demo versions of the template.
6. Built-in plugins
. Once again, Monstroid 2 users get access to more than 20 plugins, ideally optimized for coordinated work with the template. Each skin is “sharpened” for a specific set of plug-ins, but if you wish, you can install them all. For example, the Restaurant skin works by default with MotoPress Restaurant Menu, MotoPress Timetable and Event Schedule, and Hotel includes the MotoPress Hotel Booking plugin.
Monstroid 2 is also fully compatible with such widely used plug-ins around the world as WooCommerce, bbPress and BuddyPress, which makes it a powerful platform for creating an online store or social network.
The Avada package includes an impressive palette of extensions, including a premium level:Gravity Forms, Revolution Slider, Contact Form 7, The Events Calendar and, of course, WooCommerce and bbPress . The theme is compatible with some of the most popular plugins, for example, All-in-1 SEO Pack, Envira Gallery, W3 Total Cache and many others.
7. Support and Documentation
Monstroid 2 provides unlimited user support and complete documentation, covering all the details of the installation theme, personalization and use. The technical support team answers any questions regarding Monstroid, around the clock and seven days a week.
Avada users can count on free professional assistance for six months; every subsequent 6 months of support will cost an extra $ 18. There will also be a set of training videos aimed at facilitating the work of users with the topic.
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