Advanced video & all in one media management for WordPress websites.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $9/month
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for GoDAM
GoDAM vs Smash Balloon
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | GoDAM | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 (better) | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $9/month | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | GoDAM | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose GoDAM if…
- Sites that host and deliver their own videos
- Teams that record screen demos or tutorials
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
Features
GoDAM
- Hosted videos
- Custom video player
- Interactive video layers
- Screen recorder and screenshots
- Shoppable videos
- Media library manager
- Video analytics
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
Pros and cons
GoDAM
- 60-day free trial with no credit card needed
- Free WordPress.org version for organizing the media library
- Monthly and yearly billing options
- Dedicated human support is listed as a feature
- Storage and bandwidth caps range from 20GB to 250GB on the listed plans
- Pricing page lists no money-back guarantee
- No Trustpilot or G2 rating found
Smash Balloon
- Free versions of the Instagram, Facebook and Reviews plugins are on WordPress.org
- Caches social data to limit API requests and keep pages fast
- All Access Bundle covers all six Pro plugins for unlimited sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Each client site needs its own license unless you buy the bundle
- Renewals are charged at full price after the introductory discount
- Works only with WordPress
Pricing plans
GoDAM
StarterStarts here
$9/month
Unlimited sites
- 20GB cloud storage
- 20GB bandwidth per month
- 20 min AI transcription
Bronze
$19/month
Unlimited sites
- 100GB cloud storage
- 100GB bandwidth per month
- 100 min AI transcription
Silver
$29/month
Unlimited sites
- 250GB cloud storage
- 250GB bandwidth per month
- 250 min AI transcription
Smash Balloon
Instagram Feed ProStarts here
$49
- User and hashtag feeds
- Stories and tagged posts
- Shoppable feeds
Facebook Feed ProStarts here
$49
- Page and group feeds
- Photo and video feeds
- Events feeds
All Access Bundle
$299/year
Unlimited sites
- All six Pro plugins
- Priority support
- Future products included
What Reddit says
GoDAM
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Smash Balloon
Reddit users are mostly negative about Smash Balloon, citing its drop of personal Instagram account support, a long cancellation process and setup problems. A few users found the Custom Facebook Feed plugin decent enough, or noted that themes often recommend it.
GoDAM vs Smash Balloon questions
Is GoDAM better than Smash Balloon?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, GoDAM or Smash Balloon?
GoDAM starts at $9/month and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get GoDAM or Smash Balloon cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Smash Balloon was 65% off last year.
Both products
Smash Balloon: #1 Social Media Feeds Plugin for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Smash Balloon
