Neve vs Responsive
Neve
themeisle.comResponsive
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| Figure | Neve | Responsive |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.75/mo | $2.46/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · WordPress Themes | 8.9 (#3) | 7.3 (#25) |
| Accessibility and languages | Neve is mobile-ready, AMP-compatible, translation-ready, and supports RTL languages. | The theme page says it uses semantic HTML and is translation ready. |
| Commerce | Neve Pro adds WooCommerce features such as shop layouts, wishlist, product comparison, quick view, and checkout templates. | Responsive works with WooCommerce and supports shop, product, and cart page customization through the Customizer. |
| Customization | The theme provides drag-and-drop header and footer components, layout controls, and global color palettes. | The built-in Customizer controls site layout, header, footer, fonts, logo, and navigation without requiring code. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
| Performance | Themeisle says Neve’s default WordPress install is 28KB and loaded in 0.6 seconds in its test. | The product page states that the theme has a 41KB base footprint before plugins and scores 100/100 on PageSpeed Insights. |
| Product | Neve is a lightweight WordPress theme for building websites. | Responsive is a free, customizable WordPress theme for building blogs, business sites, and online stores. |
| Support | Paid plans include support tiers, with listed response targets of 12 business hours for Standard, 8 for Priority, and 6 for Premium support. | Free users can use the WordPress.org support forum, while paid plan customers can request support through My Account. |
Plans
Responsive
- Personal Plan (Annual)$29.50 a year
- Business Plan (Annual)$39.50 a year
- Agency Plan (Annual)$59.50 a year
- Personal Plan (Lifetime)$99, paid once
- Business Plan (Lifetime)$199, paid once
- Agency Plan (Lifetime)$299, paid once
In their own words
Neve
Neve is a WordPress theme for building blogs, online stores and small-business websites. It works with Gutenberg and page builders including Elementor, Brizy, Beaver Builder, Visual Composer, SiteOrigin and Divi Builder. Themeisle lists more than 110 starter sites and templates for the Block Editor and Elementor. Site controls include drag-and-drop header and footer components, layout settings and global color palettes. Neve is mobile-ready, AMP-compatible, translation-ready and supports right-to-left languages. The free theme can be used without a trial; paid plans add commercial features and support. Neve Pro adds WooCommerce shop layouts, wishlists, product comparison, quick view and checkout templates. Business includes compatibility options for Masteriyo LMS, LifterLMS and LearnDash. Themeisle reports a 28KB default WordPress install and a 0.6-second load in its test. Free costs nothing; Personal is $69 a year, Business $149 a year and Agency $259 a year. Paid prices are introductory, with renewals at full price.
Responsive
Responsive is a customizable WordPress theme for blogs, business sites, and online stores. Its Customizer controls layout, headers, footers, fonts, logos, and navigation without code. The theme works with Elementor and the WordPress block editor, while WooCommerce users can customize shop, product, and cart pages. A free Starter Templates plugin offers one-click imports and lists more than 75 starter templates. Responsive uses semantic HTML, schema markup, and breadcrumb navigation, and the maker says it works with Yoast SEO and Rank Math. The product page states a 41KB base footprint before plugins and a 100/100 PageSpeed Insights score. It is translation ready, accessibility ready, and supports RTL and child themes. A free plan is available; paid plans start at $29.50 a year, with lifetime options from $99, paid once.