Embed Anything Within Your WordPress Site
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $55/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for EmbedPress
EmbedPress vs Smash Balloon
Smash Balloon wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | EmbedPress | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 (better) | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $55/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | EmbedPress | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose EmbedPress if…
- Blogs and sites embedding video, PDFs and social feeds
- Agencies managing embeds on several client sites
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
- You want the lower starting price
Features
EmbedPress
- 250+ embed sources
- Video and audio player controls
- Advanced PDF embedding
- Custom branding
- Content visibility controls
- Embedded content analytics
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
Pros and cons
EmbedPress
- Free version on WordPress.org with a 4.8 average rating from 307 ratings
- Supports more than 250 embed sources
- Unlimited-site plan at 149 per year
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Paid plans start at 55 per year for one site
- The pricing page lists a second set of plan prices, so buyers should confirm the amount at checkout
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
EmbedPress
IndividualStarts here
$55/year
1 site sites
- Single active site
Business
$149/year
Unlimited sites
- Unlimited active sites
Lifetime Unlimited
$249 lifetime
Unlimited sites
- Unlimited active sites
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
EmbedPress
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.
EmbedPress vs Smash Balloon questions
Is EmbedPress better than Smash Balloon?
On our comparison Smash Balloon comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, EmbedPress or Smash Balloon?
EmbedPress starts at $55/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get EmbedPress or Smash Balloon cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. 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
