The core difference
Divi currently emphasizes unlimited-site usage on its core plans and offers a lifetime license. Elementor’s current commercial structure is tiered by plan and site count. Confirm current Elementor limits before purchasing because they can change.
Visual workflow
Both support visual site building. The meaningful comparison is interface fit: how quickly you can create, reuse and maintain real layouts rather than how many controls exist in a marketing checklist.
Theme-level design
Both ecosystems support template-level site design through their respective theme-building tools. Test the exact header, footer, archive, single-post and WooCommerce templates your project requires.
Ecosystem
Elementor has a broad plugin/add-on ecosystem; Divi has its own marketplace, layouts and extensions. Ecosystem size matters only when the add-ons you need are maintained and compatible with your stack.
Who should choose Divi
Divi deserves a strong look if unlimited-site licensing, lifetime access, Divi-specific reusable assets and a unified Elegant Themes ecosystem fit your work.
Who should choose Elementor
Elementor deserves a strong look if your team already knows it, you rely on Elementor-specific integrations, or you prefer its interface and ecosystem.