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Fastgen vs MaxiBlocks

Backend-focused visual builder, not WordPress front-end

Which to pick

Pick Fastgen if you want…

  • Backend app scaffolding

Pick MaxiBlocks if you want…

  • Fast site building with ready-made Gutenberg blocks
  • Open-source code (orgs/maxi-blocks on GitHub)

Side by side

What it is
Fastgen:Webflow for the Backend
MaxiBlocks:MaxiBlocks is a no-code visual page builder for WordPress with a free open-source core and optional premium Cloud design library.
Best for
Fastgen:Backend app scaffolding
MaxiBlocks:Fast site building with ready-made Gutenberg blocks
Who it’s for
Fastgen:—
MaxiBlocks:WordPress developers, designers, and agencies building sites quickly.
Pricing
Fastgen:Subscription
MaxiBlocks:Freemium
Plans
Fastgen:—
MaxiBlocks:Free $0 · Cloud 1 $6.99/month per month · Cloud 3 $9.99/month per month · Cloud Lifetime $299 once
Open source
Fastgen:—
MaxiBlocks:Yes
Works with
Fastgen:—
MaxiBlocks:WordPress, Gutenberg, MaxiBlocks Builder plugin, MaxiBlocks Go Theme

Fastgen features

Webflow for the Backend

MaxiBlocks features

  • Visual Builder. Drag-and-drop Gutenberg blocks to create responsive pages without coding.
  • Go Theme. Full-site editing theme that works with the builder and is free forever.
  • Cloud Library. Access 2,300+ premium patterns, 280+ pages and starter sites via subscription.
  • Extensive Icon Set. 14.3K icons and shapes available in the free version.
  • Unlimited Sites. Free builder and theme can be used on unlimited WordPress sites.
  • Priority Support. Subscribers get faster support; free users have community forums and docs.

Fastgen vs MaxiBlocks FAQ

Is Fastgen or MaxiBlocks free?+

Fastgen is listed on DevHunt as a paid subscription. MaxiBlocks has a free plan; paid plans start at $6.99/month (Cloud 1).

Is Fastgen or MaxiBlocks open source?+

MaxiBlocks is open source (orgs/maxi-blocks on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Fastgen.

On DevHunt

Fastgen

95 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023

MaxiBlocks

19 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Mar 26, 2024

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