MotionKit wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | MotionKit | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 (better) | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $29.40/year (better) | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 15 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | One-time payment | Subscription |
| Active installs | 30+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Motionkit | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Starter annualStarts here
$29.40/year
1 site
Starter lifetime
$53.40 once
1 site
Professional annual
$59.40/year
5 sites
Instagram Feed ProStarts here
$49
Facebook Feed ProStarts here
$49
All Access Bundle
$299/year
Unlimited sites
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
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.
On our comparison MotionKit comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
MotionKit starts at $29.40/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Smash Balloon was 65% off last year.
MotionKit is a visual GSAP animation platform for WordPress that allows users to create, preview, and publish animations without writing JavaScript.
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