Scrollsequence allows you to create cinematic video scroll animations that turn any video into interactive web experiences.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $79.99/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Scrollsequence
Scrollsequence vs Smash Balloon
Smash Balloon wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Scrollsequence | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 (better) | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $79.99/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Scrollsequence | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Scrollsequence if…
- Designers building scroll-driven product or story pages
- Agencies adding scroll animations to client sites
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Scrollsequence
- Scroll-driven image sequences
- Gutenberg blocks and shortcodes
- Pre-built animation templates
- Unlimited Canvas 2D scenes
- Commercial license
- AI depth maps and subject tracking
- REST API access
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
Pros and cons
Scrollsequence
- Free version is on WordPress.org and is not time limited
- Works through Gutenberg blocks and shortcodes
- Pre-built templates speed up setup
- Commercial license covers client sites
- Free version is capped at 3 scenes with 100 images per scene
- The Pro plan is labeled Beta on the pricing page
- AI features need separately bought credits
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
Scrollsequence
Free
Free
- WordPress plugin install
- 3 scenes with 100 images per scene
- Smooth scroll triggers
Pro (Beta)
$79.99/year
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited Canvas 2D scenes
- Access to stable v1 and v2
5,000 CreditsStarts here
$50 once
- AI depth maps for 3D parallax
- Responsive WebP and JPEG image sets
- Asset pipeline CLI and SDK
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
Scrollsequence
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.
Scrollsequence vs Smash Balloon questions
Is Scrollsequence better than Smash Balloon?
On our comparison Smash Balloon comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Scrollsequence or Smash Balloon?
Scrollsequence starts at $79.99/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get Scrollsequence 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
