{"id":8830,"date":"2026-05-29T16:28:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T14:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=8830"},"modified":"2026-06-15T01:07:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T23:07:34","slug":"gutenberg-vs-brizy","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/","title":{"rendered":"Gutenberg vs Brizy \u2013 Which Should You Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When building a WordPress website, one of the key decisions is choosing the right editor or page builder. Two popular options are Gutenberg, the default WordPress editor, and Brizy, a visual drag-and-drop website builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both tools can be used to create professional websites, but they are designed for different types of users and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#What_is_Gutenberg\" >What is Gutenberg?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#What_is_Brizy\" >What is Brizy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Ease_of_Use\" >Ease of Use<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Gutenberg\" >Gutenberg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Brizy\" >Brizy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Performance\" >Performance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Gutenberg-2\" >Gutenberg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Brizy-2\" >Brizy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Design_Flexibility\" >Design Flexibility<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Gutenberg-3\" >Gutenberg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Brizy-3\" >Brizy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Cost\" >Cost<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Gutenberg-4\" >Gutenberg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Brizy-4\" >Brizy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Long-Term_Maintenance\" >Long-Term Maintenance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Gutenberg-5\" >Gutenberg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Brizy-5\" >Brizy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Which_One_Should_You_Choose\" >Which One Should You Choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/gutenberg-vs-brizy\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Gutenberg\"><\/span>What is Gutenberg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-4225539307\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Early access<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Still need help?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contact our customer service team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Message us<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gutenberg is the native WordPress editor included with every WordPress installation. It uses a block-based editing system that allows users to create content using blocks such as text, images, galleries, buttons, columns, and other page elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because it is built directly into WordPress, Gutenberg is lightweight, fast, and fully integrated with the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Brizy\"><\/span>What is Brizy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brizy is a visual website builder for WordPress that focuses on ease of use and modern design. It offers a drag-and-drop interface that allows users to build pages visually and see changes in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brizy includes a collection of pre-designed templates, marketing elements, forms, popups, and advanced layout controls that help users create custom websites without writing code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ease_of_Use\"><\/span>Ease of Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gutenberg\"><\/span>Gutenberg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gutenberg provides a simple and clean editing experience. It is easy to learn and works particularly well for blogs, business websites, and content-focused projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brizy\"><\/span>Brizy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brizy is designed around visual editing. Users can move elements directly on the page and customize layouts without interacting with the WordPress editor. This makes it attractive for beginners who prefer a visual approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website speed plays an important role in user experience and SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gutenberg-2\"><\/span>Gutenberg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Gutenberg is part of WordPress core, it generally produces cleaner code and uses fewer resources. Websites built with Gutenberg often achieve better performance and loading speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brizy-2\"><\/span>Brizy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brizy adds additional scripts and styling to support its visual builder features. While modern versions are well optimized, websites built with Brizy may require additional performance optimization compared to Gutenberg-based sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_Flexibility\"><\/span>Design Flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gutenberg-3\"><\/span>Gutenberg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern block themes and block plugins have significantly expanded Gutenberg&#8217;s capabilities. It is suitable for many business websites, blogs, portfolios, and landing pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brizy-3\"><\/span>Brizy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brizy offers more advanced design tools out of the box, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drag-and-drop page building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual editing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global styling controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popups and marketing elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced layout customization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ready-made templates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These features allow users to create highly customized pages with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost\"><\/span>Cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gutenberg-4\"><\/span>Gutenberg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gutenberg is completely free and included with WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brizy-4\"><\/span>Brizy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brizy offers both a free version and premium plans. Advanced features such as additional templates, marketing tools, and professional integrations require a paid subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-Term_Maintenance\"><\/span>Long-Term Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gutenberg-5\"><\/span>Gutenberg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since Gutenberg is developed as part of WordPress, it benefits from long-term support, compatibility, and continuous improvements from the WordPress community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brizy-5\"><\/span>Brizy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brizy websites depend on the Brizy ecosystem and plugin updates. While Brizy is actively maintained, users should consider this dependency when planning long-term website management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_One_Should_You_Choose\"><\/span>Which One Should You Choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose <strong>Gutenberg<\/strong> if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You want a fast and lightweight website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your site focuses primarily on content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You prefer using native WordPress functionality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want fewer plugin dependencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance and SEO are major priorities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose <strong>Brizy<\/strong> if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You prefer visual drag-and-drop editing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to create custom page layouts quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need advanced design controls without coding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You regularly build landing pages and marketing websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You value ready-made templates and design elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Gutenberg and Brizy are excellent tools for building WordPress websites. Gutenberg offers better performance, native WordPress integration, and a simpler editing experience, while Brizy provides greater design flexibility and a more visual approach to website creation. The best choice depends on your project&#8217;s requirements, your design needs, and how much control you want over the appearance of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[58],"manual_kb_tag":[190,293,533,841,843,849,899,900,3104,6485],"class_list":["post-8830","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-web-applications-cms","manual_kb_tag-wordpress","manual_kb_tag-performance-optimization","manual_kb_tag-website-builder","manual_kb_tag-gutenberg","manual_kb_tag-block-editor","manual_kb_tag-visual-editor","manual_kb_tag-page-builder","manual_kb_tag-drag-and-drop","manual_kb_tag-block-based-editor","manual_kb_tag-brizy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8831,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8830\/revisions\/8831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=8830"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=8830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}