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Imagely7.4/10MetaSlider Pro8.4/10

Imagely vs MetaSlider Pro

MetaSlider Pro wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureImagelyMetaSlider Pro
Our score7.4/108.4/10 (better)
Starts at$69.50/year (better)$79/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs–500K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryMedia & galleriesMedia & galleries
VendorImagelyMetaSlider Pro
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Imagely if…

  • Photographers selling prints online
  • Creators showing image-heavy portfolios
  • You want the lower starting price
Imagely reviewVisit Imagely (opens in a new tab)

Choose MetaSlider Pro if…

  • Site owners who need video and post-feed slides
  • Agencies managing sliders for several clients
MetaSlider Pro reviewVisit MetaSlider Pro (opens in a new tab)

Features

Imagely

  • Unlimited galleries and images
  • Print sales and fulfillment
  • Image proofing
  • Adobe Lightroom integration
  • Image protection
  • Premium themes

MetaSlider Pro

  • Video slides
  • Layer slides
  • Post feed slides
  • Theme editor
  • Thumbnail and filmstrip navigation
  • Slide scheduling

Pros and cons

Imagely

  • Unlimited galleries and images on every paid plan
  • Built-in print sales and automated fulfillment on the Pro plan
  • Several gallery layouts, including masonry, mosaic and filmstrip
  • Print sales and payments need the Pro plan at 139.50 per year
  • Standard support on the lower plans, premium support only on Pro and Ultra
  • Refund window is 14 days, with no free trial listed

MetaSlider Pro

  • Free slideshow and gallery plugins on WordPress.org
  • Sliders can be exported and imported between sites
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • No lifetime license, Pro is sold as an annual subscription
  • No free trial of Pro, only the free versions can be tested
  • Premium support and updates run for one year per license

Pricing plans

Imagely

  • StarterStarts here

    $69.50/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited galleries and images
    • Watermarking
    • Multiple gallery layouts

  • Plus

    $99.50/year

    3 sites

    • Image protection
    • Social media sharing
    • Secure original backups

  • Pro

    $139.50/year

    5 sites

    • Collect payments and sell prints
    • 96+ themes and designs
    • Adobe Lightroom integration

MetaSlider Pro

  • 1 SiteStarts here

    $79/year

    1 site

    • Slideshow and Gallery plugins
    • 1 year premium support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

  • 5 Sites

    $99/year

    5 sites

    • Slideshow and Gallery plugins
    • 1 year premium support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

  • Unlimited

    $199/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Slideshow and Gallery plugins
    • 1 year premium support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

Imagely vs MetaSlider Pro questions

Is Imagely better than MetaSlider Pro?

On our comparison MetaSlider Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Imagely or MetaSlider Pro?

Imagely starts at $69.50/year and MetaSlider Pro starts at $79/year.

Can I get Imagely or MetaSlider Pro cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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