Prime Slider is an Elementor slider and carousel addon with 55+ widgets and a free version.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $56 lifetime
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Prime Slider
Prime Slider vs Smash Balloon
Prime Slider wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Prime Slider | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $56 lifetime | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 60 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Lifetime deal | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | BdThemes | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Prime Slider if…
- Elementor users who need sliders and carousels
- Agencies managing several client sites
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
Features
Prime Slider
- 55+ widgets
- Access to all premium sliders
- Reveal and adaptive background effects
- Live copy and paste
- Custom CSS and JS
- Asset manager
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
Pros and cons
Prime Slider
- 55+ widgets listed
- Lifetime licence, no renewal
- Free version on WordPress.org
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- No yearly plan is listed
- White label branding only on the Agency plan
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
Prime Slider
PersonalStarts here
$56 lifetime
1 site
- Single (1 website)
- Standard support
- No white label branding
Business
$140 lifetime
5 sites
- Priority support
- No white label branding
- Grow (5 websites)
Agency
$350 lifetime
Unlimited sites
- VIP support and Zoom call assistant
- White label branding
- Multisite licensing system
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
Prime Slider
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.
Prime Slider vs Smash Balloon questions
Is Prime Slider better than Smash Balloon?
On our comparison Prime Slider comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Prime Slider or Smash Balloon?
Prime Slider starts at $56 lifetime and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get Prime Slider 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
