Kadence Blocks Pro adds premium blocks to the free Kadence Blocks plugin for the WordPress block editor.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $299/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Kadence Blocks Pro
Kadence Blocks Pro vs Smart Post
Smart Post wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Kadence Blocks Pro | Smart Post |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 5.1/10 | 8.5/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $299/year | $39/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 20K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Kadence WP | Smart Post |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Kadence Blocks Pro if…
- Site builders adding premium blocks
- Users of the Kadence theme
Choose Smart Post if…
- Bloggers and news sites showing post lists
- Agencies building content layouts in Gutenberg
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Kadence Blocks Pro
- Premium blocks
- Block editor support
- Plan bundles
- Standalone purchase
Smart Post
- Post grid, carousel and slider blocks
- Advanced post query builder
- Front-end live filter
- Saved templates
- Global style settings
- Page builder blocks
Pros and cons
Kadence Blocks Pro
- Extends the free Kadence Blocks plugin
- Works in the WordPress block editor
- Can be bought on its own or in bundles
- Starting bundle costs $299 a year
- No free version of the Pro plugin
Smart Post
- Free version on WordPress.org with post grid and carousel blocks
- Works with Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi and other page builders
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Unlimited Sites plan for agencies
- Post badges, image galleries and featured video modules are Pro only
- Paid plans renew yearly for updates and support
- Header, footer and mega menu builders are still listed as upcoming
Pricing plans
Kadence Blocks Pro
Starting bundle (Kadence theme and blocks)Starts here
$299/year
- Includes Kadence Blocks Pro
- Includes the Kadence theme
Smart Post
Single SiteStarts here
$39/year
1 site
- All Pro features
- Standard support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
Five Sites
$99/year
5 sites
- All Pro features
- Priority support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
Unlimited Sites
$199/year
Unlimited sites
- All Pro features
- Priority support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
What Reddit says
Kadence Blocks Pro
Reddit users are worried about Kadence since Liquid Web acquired it, citing a Liquid Web panel added in theme v1.5.0 that cannot be removed and uncertainty about the free versions. Many are looking for alternatives, though some still recall Kadence as one of the strongest free offerings.
Smart Post
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Kadence Blocks Pro vs Smart Post questions
Is Kadence Blocks Pro better than Smart Post?
On our comparison Smart Post comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Kadence Blocks Pro or Smart Post?
Kadence Blocks Pro starts at $299/year and Smart Post starts at $39/year.
Can I get Kadence Blocks Pro or Smart Post cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Post Grid and Page Builder Blocks for Blog & News Websites
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $39/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Smart Post