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Envira Gallery7.1/10Oxygen Builder6.7/10

Envira Gallery vs Oxygen Builder

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureEnvira GalleryOxygen Builder
Our score7.1/10 (better)6.7/10
Starts at$39.50/year$199.50 lifetime
Free versionYes–
Refund window14 days60 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionOne-time payment
Active installs100K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryPage buildersPage builders
VendorEnvira GallerySoflyy
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Envira Gallery if…

  • Photographers and designers showing image portfolios
  • Sites that need client proofing or watermarks
  • You want to start free
Envira Gallery reviewVisit Envira Gallery (opens in a new tab)

Choose Oxygen Builder if…

  • Developers who want control over front-end code
  • Agencies building many client sites
Oxygen Builder reviewVisit Oxygen Builder (opens in a new tab)

Features

Envira Gallery

  • Drag and drop gallery builder
  • Built-in lightbox viewer
  • Video and image galleries
  • Client proofing
  • Watermarking
  • Page builder support
  • Password protected galleries

Oxygen Builder

  • Full-site visual editor
  • Unlimited sites
  • Lifetime updates
  • AI building tools
  • Lean output

Pros and cons

Envira Gallery

  • Free Lite version on WordPress.org
  • Unlimited galleries and users on every paid plan
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 on WordPress.org
  • Drag and drop builder needs no code
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • No lifetime plan is listed on the pricing page
  • Trustpilot TrustScore is 3.5 from 28 reviews
  • AI credits are limited per plan, from 500 to 2,500

Oxygen Builder

  • One-time price covers unlimited sites
  • 60-day money-back guarantee
  • Lifetime updates included
  • Full price is paid upfront
  • Vendor states it does not run holiday discounts

Pricing plans

Envira Gallery

  • BasicStarts here

    $39.50/year

    1 site sites

    • Unlimited galleries and users
    • 500 AI credits
    • Standard support

  • Plus

    $69.50/year

    3 sites sites

    • Enhanced features and gallery tools
    • 1,000 AI credits
    • Standard support

  • Pro

    $99.50/year

    5 sites sites

    • Gallery management and marketing tools
    • 1,500 AI credits
    • Priority support

Oxygen Builder

  • Lifetime LicenseStarts here

    $199.50 lifetime

    Unlimited sites

    • Every Oxygen feature
    • Lifetime updates and support
    • No renewals or per-site fees

What Reddit says

Envira Gallery

Reddit posts about Envira Gallery are mostly questions about which tier includes the Downloads addon and how it compares with NextGEN Gallery. The one clear complaint is that an update broke video galleries, a problem later fixed in subsequent plugin updates.

Oxygen Builder

Reddit posts about Oxygen Builder are few and mostly about Oxygen 6, including whether it is worth trying and which addons still work. One user describes a long, difficult support experience on failing Oxygen Classic sites, while others describe Oxygen 6 as performance-focused.

Envira Gallery vs Oxygen Builder questions

Is Envira Gallery better than Oxygen Builder?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, Envira Gallery or Oxygen Builder?

Envira Gallery starts at $39.50/year and Oxygen Builder starts at $199.50 lifetime.

Can I get Envira Gallery or Oxygen Builder cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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