If client-editable content uses native Elementor or Elementor Pro controls, start with Free. Choose Pro for third-party widgets, White Label, local change history, and priority support.
Free uses a deterministic native engine for compatible text, textarea, WYSIWYG and number controls in Elementor + Elementor Pro. Pro adds a fundamentally different universal engine that links stored values to text actually rendered by the same widget, extending safe editing across compatible third-party and custom widgets.
| Capability | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| A) Editing scope | ||
| Controlled content editing in wp-admin | Yes | Yes |
| Client-safe autonomy without builder exposure | Yes | Yes |
| Protected text growth and stale-edit detection | Included | Included |
| Find and edit Elementor pages in draft, private, and published statuses | Included | Included |
| B) Widget support | ||
| Supported text controls in native Elementor and Elementor Pro widgets | Included | Included |
| Edit more Elementor and third-party widget text without opening the builder | Not included | Universal engine for supported controls PRO See details |
| Localized Editly interface | 9 languages | 9 languages |
| C) Agency controls | ||
| Role-based content boundaries | Included | Included |
| Optional Editly-only Elementor editing by role | Included See details | Included |
| Brand the editing experience for each client | Not included | Included PRO See details |
| D) Accountability | ||
| Keep a complete local history of every content change | Not included | Included PRO See details |
| E) Support & updates | ||
| Updates and support model | WP.org channel | Priority support + updates |
Free: Controlled content editing in wp-admin for routine updates.
Pro: The same editing foundation, plus third-party widgets, White Label, and change history.
Both: Protected text growth and stale-edit detection are part of the core save workflow.
Both: Find editable Elementor pages in draft, private, and published statuses.
Free: Supported text controls in native Elementor + Elementor Pro widgets.
Pro: Adds more Elementor and third-party widget text coverage through one universal engine, without reopening the builder PRO
Both: English plus eight complete translation packs.
Both: Role-based Editly access and an optional setting that keeps selected non-admin roles out of the full Elementor editor.
Pro: Brand the editing experience for each client PRO
Free: No change history.
Pro: Keep a complete local history of every content change PRO
Free: WP.org support path.
Pro: Priority support and updates.
Need the full decision model? Read the pillar workflow guide.
Best when you need the safe editing lane quickly for native Elementor content.
Best when client sites need agency branding, change accountability, and broader widget coverage.
Use the same post-launch workflow from one client site to a larger portfolio without process drift.
Start with Free. Move to Pro when you need third-party widgets, White Label, or change history.
Third-party widgets, white-label, and change history are ready when you need them.
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