A modern and versatile visual slider editor works on all major devices.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $24/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Depicter
Depicter vs Smash Balloon
Depicter wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Depicter | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 (better) | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $24/year (better) | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 70K+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 70% off (better) | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Depicter | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not 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
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
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
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
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
Smash Balloon
- Free versions of the Instagram, Facebook and Reviews plugins are on WordPress.org
- Caches social data to limit API requests and keep pages fast
- All Access Bundle covers all six Pro plugins for unlimited sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Each client site needs its own license unless you buy the bundle
- Renewals are charged at full price after the introductory discount
- Works only with WordPress
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
Smash Balloon
Instagram Feed ProStarts here
$49
- User and hashtag feeds
- Stories and tagged posts
- Shoppable feeds
Facebook Feed ProStarts here
$49
- Page and group feeds
- Photo and video feeds
- Events feeds
All Access Bundle
$299/year
Unlimited sites
- All six Pro plugins
- Priority support
- Future products included
What Reddit says
Depicter
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Smash Balloon
Reddit users are mostly negative about Smash Balloon, citing its drop of personal Instagram account support, a long cancellation process and setup problems. A few users found the Custom Facebook Feed plugin decent enough, or noted that themes often recommend it.
Depicter vs Smash Balloon questions
Is Depicter better than Smash Balloon?
On our comparison Depicter comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Depicter or Smash Balloon?
Depicter starts at $24/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get Depicter or Smash Balloon cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Depicter was 70% off last year. Smash Balloon was 65% off last year.
Both products
Smash Balloon: #1 Social Media Feeds Plugin for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Smash Balloon
