PostX is a post grid plugin for WordPress that allows users to create beautiful news, magazine, and blog websites using customizable layouts.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $34/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for PostX
PostX vs Smart Post
PostX wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | PostX | Smart Post |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.8/10 (better) | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | $34/year (better) | $39/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 20K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 60% off | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | WPXPO | Smart Post |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose PostX if…
- Blogs and news sites built in the WordPress block editor
- Magazine-style post grids and sliders
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Smart Post if…
- Bloggers and news sites showing post lists
- Agencies building content layouts in Gutenberg
Features
PostX
- Post Block
- Slider Block
- Search Block
- List Block
- Tab Block
- News Ticker Block
- Row/Column Block
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
PostX
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Eight post display blocks, including grids, sliders, and a news ticker
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Lifetime plans are available
- Lifetime plans cost 112 to 199, compared with 34 to 82 for one year
- Yearly plans include one year of updates and support only
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
PostX
1 SiteStarts here
$34/year
1 site
- 1 year updates and support
- 37+ starter sites
- 40+ Gutenberg blocks
Unlimited Sites
$82/year
Unlimited sites
- 1 year updates and support
- 37+ starter sites
- 40+ Gutenberg blocks
1 Site Lifetime
$112 lifetime
1 site
- Lifetime updates and support
- 37+ starter sites
- 40+ Gutenberg blocks
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
PostX vs Smart Post questions
Is PostX better than Smart Post?
On our comparison PostX comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, PostX or Smart Post?
PostX starts at $34/year and Smart Post starts at $39/year.
Can I get PostX or Smart Post cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. PostX was 60% off last year.
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
