# From Stacks to Elements: A Huge Upgrade **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [June 30, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/from-stacks-to-elements-a-huge-upgrade/48499 "2025-06-30T16:13:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/from-stacks-to-elements-a-huge-upgrade/48499/1 "2025-06-30T16:13:24Z")
Almost every week, we get asked: _“What’s the difference between Stacks and Elements?”_ or _“Why should I move from Foundation to Elements?”_ The video below shows exactly that, it’s a direct comparison of the editing experience. And best of all, it only **scratches the surface** of what Elements can do. In the video below we edit a very similar website using **Stacks + Foundation** , then build the same thing in **Elements**. It’s a side-by-side comparison that really shows how much cleaner, faster, and more enjoyable building with Elements is. **It’s a huge leap forward.** [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/5/9/5910e74735505e8814820d1adda2e39e61e93e04.jpeg "Editing the Same Site in Stacks vs Elements") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sS8FvPjICs) If you’ve been using Stacks and Foundation for a while, you’ll definitely recognise the pain points, no WYSIWYG editor, deeply nested stacks, and endless clicking just to tweak simple things. In Elements, everything’s more streamlined. Components are built-in and reusable, editing is instant, and you can stay focused on design without constantly flipping between edit and preview. We genuinely believe **Elements is a better way to build for the modern web.** Use the code **FOUNDATION** at checkout to save **20%** on your Elements license. 👉 [Get Elements Today](https://www.elementsapp.io) ![This image compares two website design interfaces, 'Stacks' and 'Elements', with a 'vs' in the middle, showing their different approaches to web page editing. (Captioned by AI)](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/b/b/bbfe9f946141330a88ddb0bd6a33e7d8eb5e0261.jpeg) ## Ready to Upgrade? Let us know what you think, and if you’re already using Elements, we’d love to hear how it compares for you too. If you’re considering upgrading to Elements, what do you need to know before you make the jump? ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/from-stacks-to-elements-a-huge-upgrade/48499/2 "2025-06-30T17:26:28Z")
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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/from-stacks-to-elements-a-huge-upgrade/48499/3 "2025-07-01T12:56:18Z")