The WordPress gallery plugin for photographers
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $129/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ShutterPress Gallery
ShutterPress Gallery 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 | ShutterPress Gallery | Smash Balloon |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 7.4/10 |
| Starts at | $129/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 65% off |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | ShutterPress Gallery | Smash Balloon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose ShutterPress Gallery if…
- Photographers selling prints and downloads
- Photographers sharing proofing galleries with clients
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
- You want the lower starting price
Features
ShutterPress Gallery
- Gallery layouts
- Client proofing
- Password and login protection
- WooCommerce sales
- Watermarking
- PDF licence documents
- Gallery zip download
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
Pros and cons
ShutterPress Gallery
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Sells prints and downloads through WooCommerce
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Migration plugin for importing from other gallery plugins
- Watermarking, password protection and WooCommerce sales need a paid plan
- Paid plans are billed yearly
- No independent review ratings found yet
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
ShutterPress Gallery
Free
Free
1 site
- Masonry, justified and grid galleries
- Reusable gallery templates
- Gutenberg blocks and Elementor widgets
PhotographerStarts here
$129/year
1 site
- WooCommerce print and download sales
- Watermarking and PDF documents
- 1 year of updates
Studio
$239/year
3 sites
- Everything in Photographer
- Email support
- 1 year of updates
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
ShutterPress Gallery
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.
ShutterPress Gallery vs Smash Balloon questions
Is ShutterPress Gallery 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, ShutterPress Gallery or Smash Balloon?
ShutterPress Gallery starts at $129/year and Smash Balloon starts at $49/year.
Can I get ShutterPress Gallery 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
