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Depicter8.3/10MetaSlider Pro8.4/10

Depicter vs MetaSlider Pro

MetaSlider Pro wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureDepicterMetaSlider Pro
Our score8.3/108.4/10 (better)
Starts at$24/year (better)$79/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingFree + paid plansFree + paid plans
Active installs70K+500K+ (better)
Last Black Friday70% off–
CategoryMedia & galleriesMedia & galleries
VendorDepicterMetaSlider Pro
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 the lower starting price
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Choose MetaSlider Pro if…

  • Site owners who need video and post-feed slides
  • Agencies managing sliders for several clients
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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

MetaSlider Pro

  • Video slides
  • Layer slides
  • Post feed slides
  • Theme editor
  • Thumbnail and filmstrip navigation
  • Slide scheduling

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

MetaSlider Pro

  • Free slideshow and gallery plugins on WordPress.org
  • Sliders can be exported and imported between sites
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • No lifetime license, Pro is sold as an annual subscription
  • No free trial of Pro, only the free versions can be tested
  • Premium support and updates run for one year per license

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

MetaSlider Pro

  • 1 SiteStarts here

    $79/year

    1 site

    • Slideshow and Gallery plugins
    • 1 year premium support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

  • 5 Sites

    $99/year

    5 sites

    • Slideshow and Gallery plugins
    • 1 year premium support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

  • Unlimited

    $199/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Slideshow and Gallery plugins
    • 1 year premium support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

Depicter vs MetaSlider Pro questions

Is Depicter better than MetaSlider Pro?

On our comparison MetaSlider Pro comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Depicter or MetaSlider Pro?

Depicter starts at $24/year and MetaSlider Pro starts at $79/year.

Can I get Depicter or MetaSlider Pro cheaper on Black Friday?

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

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