Intagrate allows you to automatically convert your Instagram posts to blog posts on WordPress.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $55/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Intagrate
Intagrate vs Smash Balloon
Smash Balloon wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Intagrate | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $55/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | One-time payment | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 1M+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Intagrate | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Intagrate if…
- Blogs that repost Instagram content
- Web designers publishing client Instagram feeds
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Intagrate
- Multiple Instagram accounts
- Photos and videos in one post
- Image moderation
- Media library backup
- Automatic post creation
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
Pros and cons
Intagrate
- Saves Instagram media to the media library, so the site keeps its own copies
- Supports multi-photo and video Instagram posts
- 14-day money-back guarantee on all plans
- Platinum plan includes lifetime updates
- Only Creator and Business Instagram accounts can connect, due to Instagram API changes
- Requires WordPress 4.0 or later and does not run on WordPress.com
- Updates and support stop after the 1-year license; the plugin keeps working
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
Intagrate
BronzeStarts here
$55/year
1 site
- All features
- 1 year of updates and support
Silver
$95/year
3 sites
- All features
- 1 year of updates and support
Gold
$155/year
Unlimited sites
- All features
- 1 year of updates and support
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
Intagrate
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.
Intagrate vs Smash Balloon questions
Is Intagrate better than Smash Balloon?
On our comparison Smash Balloon comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Intagrate or Smash Balloon?
Intagrate starts at $55/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get Intagrate 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
