The Best Premium WordPress Gallery Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $39.50/year
- Category
- Page builders
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Envira Gallery
Envira Gallery vs Visual Composer
Envira Gallery wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Envira Gallery | Visual Composer |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.1/10 (better) | 6.9/10 |
| Starts at | $39.50/year (better) | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Page builders | Page builders |
| Vendor | Envira Gallery | Visual Composer |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Envira Gallery if…
- Photographers and designers showing image portfolios
- Sites that need client proofing or watermarks
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Visual Composer if…
- Designers building custom layouts
- Agencies managing many client sites
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
Visual Composer
- Drag and drop builder
- 300+ content elements
- 200+ templates
- Theme builder
- Popup builder
- Free stock images
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
Visual Composer
- Free version available
- Agency plan covers up to 1000 websites
- Lifetime option at $149 one-time
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Trustpilot average is 2.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews
- Lifetime plan covers one website and includes two years of support
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
Visual Composer
SingleStarts here
$49/year
1 website sites
- Drag & drop builder
- 300+ content elements
- 200+ templates
Plus
$99/year
5 websites sites
- Drag & drop builder
- Theme builder
- Popup builder
Accelerate
$149/year
20 websites sites
- Drag & drop builder
- Theme builder
- Popup builder
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.
Visual Composer
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Envira Gallery vs Visual Composer questions
Is Envira Gallery better than Visual Composer?
On our comparison Envira Gallery comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Envira Gallery or Visual Composer?
Envira Gallery starts at $39.50/year and Visual Composer starts at $49/year.
Can I get Envira Gallery or Visual Composer cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Visual Composer Website Builder for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Page builders
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Visual Composer