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
Presto Player vs Smash Balloon
Smash Balloon wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Presto Player | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.1/10 | 7.4/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $79/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Brainstorm Force | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Presto Player if…
- Course sites that need video with progress and access control
- Marketers who use videos for lead capture
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Presto Player
- Lead Capture
- Muted Autoplay
- Integrations
- Call to Action
- Multiple Sources
- Chapter Markers
- Analytics and Reports
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
Pros and cons
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
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
Presto Player
StarterStarts here
$79/year
1 site
Pro
$119/year
25 sites
Lifetime
$399 lifetime
25 sites
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
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.
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.
Presto Player vs Smash Balloon questions
Is Presto Player better than Smash Balloon?
On our comparison Smash Balloon comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Presto Player or Smash Balloon?
Presto Player starts at $79/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get Presto Player 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
