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Ninja Drive (Plugininja) vs Smash Balloon

Smash Balloon wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureNinja Drive (Plugininja)Smash Balloon
Our scoreNot rated7.4/10
Starts at$49.99/year$49/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–1M+
Last Black Friday–65% off
CategoryMedia & galleriesMedia & galleries
VendorPlugininjaSmash Balloon
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Ninja Drive (Plugininja) if…

  • Sites that publish or share files stored in Google Drive
  • Store owners delivering digital downloads from Drive
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Choose Smash Balloon if…

  • Sites that show social posts or reviews
  • Agencies building sites for clients
  • You want the lower starting price
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Features

Ninja Drive (Plugininja)

  • Google Drive browsing
  • Page builder and editor integrations
  • WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
  • Form integrations
  • Widgets
  • Sharing permissions

Smash Balloon

  • Instagram feeds
  • Facebook feeds
  • Reviews feeds
  • YouTube feeds
  • Layouts and carousels
  • Post moderation
  • Background caching

Pros and cons

Ninja Drive (Plugininja)

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Works with Elementor, WooCommerce and common form plugins
  • Lifetime option is a one-time payment
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • The file uploader widget is listed only on the annual plan
  • The pricing page does not list how many sites each plan covers

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

Ninja Drive (Plugininja)

  • AnnualStarts here

    $49.99/year

    • File uploader widget
    • Backups, migrations and schedule
    • SEO friendly URLs

  • Lifetime

    $99.99 once

    • One payment
    • Elementor, WooCommerce and Gutenberg integrations
    • Backups, migrations and schedule

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

Ninja Drive (Plugininja)

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.

Ninja Drive (Plugininja) vs Smash Balloon questions

Is Ninja Drive (Plugininja) better than Smash Balloon?

On our comparison Smash Balloon comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Ninja Drive (Plugininja) or Smash Balloon?

Ninja Drive (Plugininja) starts at $49.99/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.

Can I get Ninja Drive (Plugininja) or Smash Balloon cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Smash Balloon was 65% off last year.

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