Listed theme price on Envato
Envato commissions & buyer fees
Net revenue retained by author
When over 60% of what you pay is retained by a third-party platform, shipping new features, maintaining code standards, and delivering high-quality technical support become impossible to sustain over the long run. For this reason, we have officially discontinued technical support for all our themes on Envato.
Transitioning to KeyDesign Pro cuts out the middleman, allowing us to direct 100% of our resources toward what truly matters: faster code, optimized native widgets, and direct technical support straight from the software creators.
| Feature / specification | KeyDesign themes on ThemeForest | KeyDesign Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing model | Single license per theme (Single site) | Flexible subscription (1 site, 3 sites, or 25 sites) |
| Starter sites | 6 - 12 starter sites | All themes bundled into one unified product (100+ starter sites) |
| Elementor content | Old & bloated content structure | Optimized templates & starter sites |
| Architecture & dependencies | Optional 3rd party plugins | Only KeyDesign Framework plugin |
| Updates & features | Security patches only | Active development, continuous feature rollouts |
| Performance & code speed | Slower loading due to legacy scripts | Clean code, accessible, ultra-fast, and future-proof |
| Technical support | Discontinued / non-existent on Envato | Dedicated premium support directly from our team |
1. You directly support the authors & product
Every dollar invested in KeyDesign Pro feeds directly into ongoing framework R&D, speed optimizations, and site security. No marketplace fees, no inflated commissions.
2. Modernized & optimized framework
We stripped out redundant third-party plugins. You gain access to a ground-up rebuilt 100+ starter sites, 800+ Template blocks, and over 70 natively optimized widgets.
3. Dedicated & priority technical support
Through a direct KeyDesign Pro subscription, you receive 12-month access to technical specialists with over 10 years of WordPress experience, ready to assist.
4. Cost savings for agencies & freelancers
Instead of paying $69 on Envato per individual site, the KeyDesign Pro Agency plan allows you to deploy up to 25 client websites, driving the per-license cost down to just $7/site/year.
| License type & scale | ThemeForest | KeyDesign Pro | Effective cost per site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $69 / website | $39 / year (Single plan) | $39.00 / site / year |
| 3 | $207 ($69 x 3 licenses) | $79 / year (Growth plan) | $26.33 / site / year |
| 25 | $1,725 ($69 x 25 licenses) | $189 / year (Agency plan) | $7.56 / site / year |
| Starter sites included | 1 single theme (~12 demos) | Full access to 100+ starter sites across all themes | |
| Technical support & updates | Discontinued on Envato | Direct priority support & continuous updates included | |
Why did you switch to a subscription model instead of a lifetime one-time purchase?
A software business delivering continuous engineering updates, cloud template servers, speed optimizations, and human technical support cannot sustain operations indefinitely on a one-time payment where the author retains only 40%. Recurring revenue is the only mechanism that allows us to fund salaries, infrastructure, taxes, and guarantee that the framework powering your business will never be abandoned.
What happens if I previously purchased a theme on ThemeForest?
Your existing theme installation will remain functional on your website. However, ThemeForest versions will receive critical security patches only, and Envato technical support has been discontinued. To access the optimized new framework and dedicated technical support, an active KeyDesign Pro subscription is required.
Can I migrate an existing site directly to KeyDesign Pro?
Because KeyDesign Pro is a completely re-architected, unified framework, adopting it requires a fresh website build. This clean-slate approach ensures the complete removal of legacy code bloat, eliminates obsolete dependencies, and guarantees maximum PageSpeed scores.
What happens to my live website if I choose not to renew my annual subscription?
Your live website will remain 100% intact and functional. Renewing your subscription is required to maintain access to software updates, the cloud template library, and dedicated technical support.