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- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.99/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FooGallery
FooGallery vs Smart Slider 3 Pro
Smart Slider 3 Pro wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | FooGallery | Smart Slider 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.9/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $49.99/year | $49 once |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | One-time payment |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 800K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 30% off | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | FooPlugins | Nextend |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose FooGallery if…
- Photographers showing portfolios
- Stores selling photos or digital downloads
Choose Smart Slider 3 Pro if…
- Site owners who want animated sliders without code
- Designers building sliders for client sites
Features
FooGallery
- Responsive gallery layouts
- Built-in lightbox
- Video galleries
- Tag filtering and search
- WooCommerce image sales
- Watermarks and right-click protection
- Reusable gallery blueprints
Smart Slider 3 Pro
- Visual slider editor
- 120+ slider templates
- Ken Burns and parallax effects
- Shape dividers
- Lightbox and typewriter effects
- Full page slider
Pros and cons
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
Smart Slider 3 Pro
- Free version on WordPress.org with 800,000 active installs
- Visual editor with 120+ templates
- One-time payment with lifetime updates
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Pro features need a paid licence
- Standard licence covers one site only
Pricing plans
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
Smart Slider 3 Pro
StandardStarts here
$49 once
1 site
- All Pro features
- Lifetime updates and support
- 120+ slider templates
Premium
$249 once
3, 5 or 10 sites
- All Pro features
- Lifetime updates and support
- Premium priority support
What Reddit says
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.
Smart Slider 3 Pro
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
FooGallery vs Smart Slider 3 Pro questions
Is FooGallery better than Smart Slider 3 Pro?
On our comparison Smart Slider 3 Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, FooGallery or Smart Slider 3 Pro?
FooGallery starts at $49.99/year and Smart Slider 3 Pro starts at $49 once.
Can I get FooGallery or Smart Slider 3 Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FooGallery was 30% off last year.
Both products
Smart Slider 3 Pro is a visual slider builder for WordPress with animation, layer and template tools.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49 once
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Smart Slider 3 Pro
