The WordPress Photography People
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69.50/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Imagely
Imagely vs Smash Balloon
Smash Balloon wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Imagely | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $69.50/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 1M+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Imagely | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Imagely if…
- Photographers selling prints online
- Creators showing image-heavy portfolios
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Imagely
- Unlimited galleries and images
- Print sales and fulfillment
- Image proofing
- Adobe Lightroom integration
- Image protection
- Premium themes
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
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
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
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
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
Imagely
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.
Imagely vs Smash Balloon questions
Is Imagely better than Smash Balloon?
On our comparison Smash Balloon comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Imagely or Smash Balloon?
Imagely starts at $69.50/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get Imagely 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
