Compare Themes

Choose up to three themes and discover all the information you need to make a smart decision.
Compare and find the perfect theme for your next WordPress project!

Academia Responsive Theme Review

X Theme Review

TheGem Theme Review

Read reviewRead reviewRead review
GENERAL
CategoryEducationMulti-purposeMulti-purpose
TypePremiumPremiumPremium
AuthorThemeXpertThemecoCodex Themes
Envato elite author-YesYes
Tested version3.15.01.1.0
COMPATIBILITY Content width1170 pxFull widthFull Width
Browser compatibilityIE8+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / EdgeIE9+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / SafariIE8+ / Chrome / FF / Opera / Safari / Edge
WooCommerceYesYesYes
bbPressYesYesYes
BuddyPressYesYesYes
WPMLYesYesYes
FONTS AND TRANSLATION Integrated translation---
Google fontsYesYesYes
Custom fonts--Yes
Typekit fonts-Yes-
RTL supportYesYesYes
POST FEATURES Video postsYesYesYes
Audio postsYesYesYes
Post templates-11
Post view counter---
Smart lists---
Social share-YesYes
Custom image lightbox-YesYes
Custom image galery-YesYes
Link postYesYes-
Lightbox skins-No1
PAGE FEATURES Page templates-22150
Blocks95026
Widgets--20
Header styles324
Footer styles811
Masonry layout-YesYes
Mega menusYesYesYes
Sticky menuYesYesYes
Social networksYesYesYes
Social counter-Yes-
Video playlists-Yes-
Instagram widget---
Custom Page Builder-CornerstoneVisual Composer
Portfolio styles--3
Responsive layout-Fluid Breakpoints
Blog layouts-213
Menu styles-44
Dual Sidebars---
Shortcodes-YesYes
Video slider-Yes-
PRODUCT FEATURES WooCommerce version2.5+--
OTHER FEATURES Demos included14347
SEO optimizedYesYesYes
Custom Theme Updater-Yes-
ADS Ad system---
Adsense support-Yes-
Custom ads-Yes-
PERFORMANCE CSS file size115 kb1.16 mb894 kb
Overall speedMediumHighHigh
Performance documentation-Yes-
USER EXPERIENCE Total ratings185772206
User rating
LearnabilityEasyMediumMedium
DESIGN Responsive designYesYesYes
Retina readyYesYesYes
DOCUMENTATION DifficultyMediumBeginnerBeginner
Explanations-ExplicitExplicit
Explicit screen shotsYesYesYes
Video tutorialsYesYesYes
Search option-Yes-
Extra documentation-YesYes
PREMIUM PLUGINS PluginsVisual Composer, Revolution Slider premium, Academia Core15 custom & 7 premiumVisual Composer, TheGem Import, TheGem Theme Elements, Revolution Slider, LayerSlider,
VALUE Price$59$39$59
Value for the moneyGoodExcellentVery good
Overall score76%84%80%
Read reviewRead reviewRead review