Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider – WordPress Slideshow
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $79/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for MetaSlider Pro
MetaSlider Pro vs Presto Player
MetaSlider Pro wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | MetaSlider Pro | Presto Player |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 (better) | 7.1/10 |
| Starts at | $79/year | $79/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 500K+ (better) | 100K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | MetaSlider Pro | Brainstorm Force |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose MetaSlider Pro if…
- Site owners who need video and post-feed slides
- Agencies managing sliders for several clients
Choose Presto Player if…
- Course sites that need video with progress and access control
- Marketers who use videos for lead capture
Features
MetaSlider Pro
- Video slides
- Layer slides
- Post feed slides
- Theme editor
- Thumbnail and filmstrip navigation
- Slide scheduling
Presto Player
- Lead Capture
- Muted Autoplay
- Integrations
- Call to Action
- Multiple Sources
- Chapter Markers
- Analytics and Reports
Pros and cons
MetaSlider Pro
- Free slideshow and gallery plugins on WordPress.org
- Sliders can be exported and imported between sites
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No lifetime license, Pro is sold as an annual subscription
- No free trial of Pro, only the free versions can be tested
- Premium support and updates run for one year per license
Presto Player
- Free version available on WordPress.org with a 4.8 average rating
- Lead capture forms and calls to action inside videos
- Private videos for logged-in users only
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Starter plan covers only one website
- Lifetime plan costs 399, the highest price on the list
Pricing plans
MetaSlider Pro
1 SiteStarts here
$79/year
1 site
- Slideshow and Gallery plugins
- 1 year premium support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
5 Sites
$99/year
5 sites
- Slideshow and Gallery plugins
- 1 year premium support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Unlimited
$199/year
Unlimited sites
- Slideshow and Gallery plugins
- 1 year premium support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Presto Player
StarterStarts here
$79/year
1 site
Pro
$119/year
25 sites
Lifetime
$399 lifetime
25 sites
What Reddit says
MetaSlider Pro
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Presto Player
The two Reddit threads that name Presto Player both raise problems: one user finds it too basic because it does not save where a viewer left off, and another reports the progress scrubber does not work in Chrome. One user says it works well enough for selling paid course content.
MetaSlider Pro vs Presto Player questions
Is MetaSlider Pro better than Presto Player?
On our comparison MetaSlider Pro comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, MetaSlider Pro or Presto Player?
MetaSlider Pro starts at $79/year and Presto Player starts at $79/year.
Can I get MetaSlider Pro or Presto Player cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Presto Player adds a revolutionary video experience to your website with customizable video features and extensive support.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $79/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Presto Player