Offload your media library to the cloud with our all in one CDN, storage & video streaming solution.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Infinite Uploads
Infinite Uploads vs Smash Balloon
Smash Balloon wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Infinite Uploads | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8/10 (better) | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 800+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 40% off | 65% off (better) |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Infiniteuploads | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Infinite Uploads if…
- Sites with large media libraries
- Sites that want to reduce server storage use
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Infinite Uploads
- Cloud media offload
- Global CDN delivery
- Automatic image optimization
- Media folder organization
- Media library cleanup
- WordPress video hosting
- S3-compatible API
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
Pros and cons
Infinite Uploads
- Free plan includes 10 GB storage and 20 GB bandwidth
- No contract or license fees on paid plans
- Custom CDN domains and signed download URLs included
- Works with unlimited sites on every plan
- Subscription only, with no lifetime option
- Storage and bandwidth caps apply to every plan
- Media files are served from the cloud service, so the service must stay active
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
Infinite Uploads
Free
Free
Unlimited sites
- 10 GB storage
- 20 GB bandwidth per month
- Free plugin
Starter
$99/year
Unlimited sites
- 25 GB cloud storage
- 50 GB CDN bandwidth
- Unlimited uploads
BusinessStarts here
$24/month
Unlimited sites
- 100 GB cloud storage
- 200 GB CDN bandwidth
- Custom CDN domains
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
Infinite Uploads
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.
Infinite Uploads vs Smash Balloon questions
Is Infinite Uploads better than Smash Balloon?
On our comparison Smash Balloon comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Infinite Uploads or Smash Balloon?
Infinite Uploads starts at $99/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get Infinite Uploads or Smash Balloon cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Infinite Uploads was 40% off last year. 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
