Essential Grid is a premium WordPress plugin for responsive galleries and post grids built from images, videos, audio and social feeds.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- See site
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Essential Grid
Essential Grid vs Presto Player
Presto Player wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Essential Grid | Presto Player |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 7.1/10 |
| Starts at | See website | $79/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | One-time payment | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 100K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | ThemePunch | Brainstorm Force |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Essential Grid if…
- Photographers and artists with gallery sites
- Agencies building portfolio grids for clients
Choose Presto Player if…
- Course sites that need video with progress and access control
- Marketers who use videos for lead capture
- You want to start free
Features
Essential Grid
- Drag and drop builder
- 50+ templates
- Grid layouts
- Multiple content sources
- Auto-updating social content
- Export and import
Presto Player
- Lead Capture
- Muted Autoplay
- Integrations
- Call to Action
- Multiple Sources
- Chapter Markers
- Analytics and Reports
Pros and cons
Essential Grid
- 50+ ready-made templates
- Pulls content from social media feeds automatically
- Visual skin editor for custom styles
- Current price could not be confirmed from the vendor or CodeCanyon pages
- Premium only, with support for the paid license
Presto Player
- Free version available on WordPress.org with a 4.8 average rating
- Lead capture forms and calls to action inside videos
- Private videos for logged-in users only
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Starter plan covers only one website
- Lifetime plan costs 399, the highest price on the list
Pricing plans
Essential Grid
Plans not listed. See Essential Grid pricing
Presto Player
StarterStarts here
$79/year
1 site
Pro
$119/year
25 sites
Lifetime
$399 lifetime
25 sites
What Reddit says
Essential Grid
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Presto Player
The two Reddit threads that name Presto Player both raise problems: one user finds it too basic because it does not save where a viewer left off, and another reports the progress scrubber does not work in Chrome. One user says it works well enough for selling paid course content.
Essential Grid vs Presto Player questions
Is Essential Grid better than Presto Player?
On our comparison Presto Player comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Essential Grid or Presto Player?
Essential Grid starts at See website and Presto Player starts at $79/year.
Can I get Essential Grid or Presto Player cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Presto Player adds a revolutionary video experience to your website with customizable video features and extensive support.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $79/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Presto Player