Depicter vs LayerSlider

Depicter wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureDepicterLayerSlider
Our score8.3/10Not rated
Starts at$24/year (better)$29/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs70K+–
Last Black Friday70% off–
CategoryMedia & galleriesMedia & galleries
VendorDepicterKreatura
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Depicter if…

  • Site owners who want sliders and popups without code
  • Agencies building sites for several clients
  • You want to start free
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose LayerSlider if…

  • Agencies building animated landing pages
  • Designers making popups and hero sections

Features

Depicter

  • Slider, popup, and carousel builder
  • Free template library
  • AI slider and popup builder
  • WooCommerce sliders and popups
  • Targeting and display rules
  • Element animations
  • Cart abandonment and coupon popups

LayerSlider

  • Popups
  • Scroll scenes
  • Parallax scenes
  • Animation effects
  • Website templates
  • Lottie support

Pros and cons

Depicter

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Paid plans cover up to 100 sites
  • Visual builder with a large template library
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Free plan has fewer templates and elements than paid plans
  • AI features and WooCommerce popups need a paid plan
  • Mailchimp integration is listed as coming soon
  • No independent Trustpilot or G2 ratings found

LayerSlider

  • Wide set of animation and scroll effects
  • Lifetime one-time option
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • No free version
  • The Personal plan covers one website only

Pricing plans

Depicter

  • StarterStarts here

    $24/year

    1 site

    • 200 pro templates
    • AI slider and popup builders
    • Advanced audience targeting and display rules
  • Freelancer

    $29/year

    3 sites

    • 800 pro templates
    • VIP support (24/7)
    • AI slider and popup builders
  • Agency (5 sites)

    $69/year

    5 sites

    • 800 pro templates
    • VIP support (24/7)
    • Same features as Freelancer

LayerSlider

  • PersonalStarts here

    $29/year

    1 website sites

    • All premium features
    • Automatic updates
    • Lifetime one-time option at $87
  • Professional

    $69/year

    3 websites sites

    • All premium features
    • Automatic updates
    • Lifetime one-time option at $207

Depicter vs LayerSlider questions

Is Depicter better than LayerSlider?

On our comparison Depicter comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Depicter or LayerSlider?

Depicter starts at $24/year and LayerSlider starts at $29/year.

Can I get Depicter or LayerSlider cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Depicter was 70% off last year.

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