GenerateBlocks Pro adds premium blocks and site-building tools to the free GenerateBlocks plugin.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for GenerateBlocks Pro
GenerateBlocks Pro vs Smart Post
Smart Post wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | GenerateBlocks Pro | Smart Post |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $99/year | $39/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 20K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 33% off | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | GeneratePress | Smart Post |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose GenerateBlocks Pro if…
- Site owners building with blocks
- Agencies managing several sites
Choose Smart Post if…
- Bloggers and news sites showing post lists
- Agencies building content layouts in Gutenberg
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
GenerateBlocks Pro
- Style any block
- Site building with blocks
- Included with GeneratePress One
- Priority support
Smart Post
- Post grid, carousel and slider blocks
- Advanced post query builder
- Front-end live filter
- Saved templates
- Global style settings
- Page builder blocks
Pros and cons
GenerateBlocks Pro
- Adds premium blocks to the free GenerateBlocks plugin
- Headers, footers and templates use the same blocks
- Included in the GeneratePress One bundle
- Only sold as part of GeneratePress One in the pricing shown
- Renews yearly on the subscription plans
Smart Post
- Free version on WordPress.org with post grid and carousel blocks
- Works with Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi and other page builders
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Unlimited Sites plan for agencies
- Post badges, image galleries and featured video modules are Pro only
- Paid plans renew yearly for updates and support
- Header, footer and mega menu builders are still listed as upcoming
Pricing plans
GenerateBlocks Pro
GeneratePress One (1 site)Starts here
$99/year
1 site sites
- Includes GenerateBlocks Pro
- Includes GP Premium
- 30-day refund
GeneratePress One (10 sites)
$149/year
Up to 10 sites sites
- Includes GenerateBlocks Pro
- Renews yearly
- 30-day refund
GeneratePress One (100 sites)
$199/year
Up to 100 sites sites
- Includes GenerateBlocks Pro
- Renews yearly
- 30-day refund
Smart Post
Single SiteStarts here
$39/year
1 site
- All Pro features
- Standard support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
Five Sites
$99/year
5 sites
- All Pro features
- Priority support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
Unlimited Sites
$199/year
Unlimited sites
- All Pro features
- Priority support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
What Reddit says
GenerateBlocks Pro
Reddit users find GenerateBlocks hard to learn, mainly because of nested containers and a cramped back-end editing space. Pro-specific posts are mostly questions about whether the editor keeps working without renewal and how content template display order works.
Smart Post
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
GenerateBlocks Pro vs Smart Post questions
Is GenerateBlocks Pro better than Smart Post?
On our comparison Smart Post comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, GenerateBlocks Pro or Smart Post?
GenerateBlocks Pro starts at $99/year and Smart Post starts at $39/year.
Can I get GenerateBlocks Pro or Smart Post cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. GenerateBlocks Pro was 33% off last year.
Both products
Post Grid and Page Builder Blocks for Blog & News Websites
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $39/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Smart Post
