FluentPlayer, The next generation video player for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $199 lifetime
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FluentPlayer
FluentPlayer vs FooGallery
FooGallery wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | FluentPlayer | FooGallery |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Starts at | $199 lifetime | $49.99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Lifetime deal | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 100K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | FluentPlayer | FooPlugins |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose FluentPlayer if…
- WordPress site owners who host video
- Course creators and coaches using video
Choose FooGallery if…
- Photographers showing portfolios
- Stores selling photos or digital downloads
Features
FluentPlayer
- Self-hosted and third-party video playback
- Interactive layers
- Lead capture
- Form and payment integration
- Booking from video
- Course embeds
FooGallery
- Responsive gallery layouts
- Built-in lightbox
- Video galleries
- Tag filtering and search
- WooCommerce image sales
- Watermarks and right-click protection
- Reusable gallery blueprints
Pros and cons
FluentPlayer
- Pay once for a lifetime license with no renewal fee
- Connects video engagement to FluentCRM and Fluent Forms
- Plays YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted video
- Free plugin on WordPress.org
- Several cloud video hosts (Bunny, Mux, Cloudflare) need the Pro version
- Lead capture and course features rely on the FluentCRM, Fluent Forms, and FluentCommunity plugins
FooGallery
- Free version on WordPress.org with seven gallery layouts
- Built-in lightbox and lazy loading
- PRO Commerce adds WooCommerce image sales
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Annual and lifetime billing options
- Each PRO plan covers one site
- Video galleries need the PRO Expert plan or higher
- WooCommerce image sales need the PRO Commerce plan
Pricing plans
FluentPlayer
PersonalStarts here
$199 lifetime
1 site sites
- All features included
- Future updates included
- Lifetime license
Freelancer
$399 lifetime
5 sites sites
- All features included
- Future updates included
- Lifetime license
Studio
$599 lifetime
25 sites sites
- All features included
- Future updates included
- Lifetime license
FooGallery
PRO StarterStarts here
$49.99/year
1 site
- Slider, grid, and polaroid layouts
- Hover effects and thumbnail effects
- Mobile gallery settings
PRO Expert
$79.99/year
1 site
- Video galleries
- Media folders
- Tag filtering and search
PRO Commerce
$109.99/year
1 site
- WooCommerce integration
- Sell images as digital downloads
- Watermarking and protection
What Reddit says
FluentPlayer
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
FooGallery
Reddit mentions of FooGallery are mixed. One user says it works well for a single-page photo gallery, while others report that it has no option to show fewer photos on mobile and that the free lightbox does not close when the background is clicked.
FluentPlayer vs FooGallery questions
Is FluentPlayer better than FooGallery?
On our comparison FooGallery comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, FluentPlayer or FooGallery?
FluentPlayer starts at $199 lifetime and FooGallery starts at $49.99/year.
Can I get FluentPlayer or FooGallery cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FooGallery was 30% off last year.
Both products
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- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.99/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FooGallery