LayerSlider is a premium WordPress plugin for sliders, popups, hero scenes and scroll effects.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $29/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for LayerSlider
LayerSlider vs Smash Balloon
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | LayerSlider | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $29/year (better) | $49/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 1M+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Kreatura | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose LayerSlider if…
- Agencies building animated landing pages
- Designers making popups and hero sections
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
- You want to start free
Features
LayerSlider
- Popups
- Scroll scenes
- Parallax scenes
- Animation effects
- Website templates
- Lottie support
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
Pros and cons
LayerSlider
- Wide set of animation and scroll effects
- Lifetime one-time option
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No free version
- The Personal plan covers one website only
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
LayerSlider
PersonalStarts here
$29/year
1 website sites
- All premium features
- Automatic updates
- Lifetime one-time option at $87
Professional
$69/year
3 websites sites
- All premium features
- Automatic updates
- Lifetime one-time option at $207
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
LayerSlider
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.
LayerSlider vs Smash Balloon questions
Is LayerSlider better than Smash Balloon?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, LayerSlider or Smash Balloon?
LayerSlider starts at $29/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get LayerSlider 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
