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Depicter8.3/10Smart Slider 3 Pro8.9/10

Depicter vs Smart Slider 3 Pro

Smart Slider 3 Pro wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureDepicterSmart Slider 3 Pro
Our score8.3/108.9/10 (better)
Starts at$24/year$49 once
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansOne-time payment
Active installs70K+800K+ (better)
Last Black Friday70% off–
CategoryMedia & galleriesMedia & galleries
VendorDepicterNextend
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
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Choose Smart Slider 3 Pro if…

  • Site owners who want animated sliders without code
  • Designers building sliders for client sites
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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

Smart Slider 3 Pro

  • Visual slider editor
  • 120+ slider templates
  • Ken Burns and parallax effects
  • Shape dividers
  • Lightbox and typewriter effects
  • Full page slider

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

Smart Slider 3 Pro

  • Free version on WordPress.org with 800,000 active installs
  • Visual editor with 120+ templates
  • One-time payment with lifetime updates
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Pro features need a paid licence
  • Standard licence covers one site 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

Smart Slider 3 Pro

  • StandardStarts here

    $49 once

    1 site

    • All Pro features
    • Lifetime updates and support
    • 120+ slider templates

  • Premium

    $249 once

    3, 5 or 10 sites

    • All Pro features
    • Lifetime updates and support
    • Premium priority support

Depicter vs Smart Slider 3 Pro questions

Is Depicter better than Smart Slider 3 Pro?

On our comparison Smart Slider 3 Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Depicter or Smart Slider 3 Pro?

Depicter starts at $24/year and Smart Slider 3 Pro starts at $49 once.

Can I get Depicter or Smart Slider 3 Pro cheaper on Black Friday?

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

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