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
Smart Post vs Spectra Pro
Smart Post wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Smart Post | Spectra Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 (better) | 6.7/10 |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $69/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 20K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Smart Post | Brainstorm Force |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Smart Post if…
- Bloggers and news sites showing post lists
- Agencies building content layouts in Gutenberg
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Spectra Pro if…
- Site builders who prefer the native block editor
- Client sites where editors update content themselves
Features
Smart Post
- Post grid, carousel and slider blocks
- Advanced post query builder
- Front-end live filter
- Saved templates
- Global style settings
- Page builder blocks
Spectra Pro
- Block library
- Loop builder
- Popup builder
- Display and responsive conditions
- Motion effects
- Mega menu and dynamic content
Pros and cons
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
Spectra Pro
- Runs inside the native WordPress block editor
- Reddit users say the blocks are intuitive and integrate well with Gutenberg
- Wide set of blocks, popups and display conditions
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Reddit users say upgrade prompts and bundled tiers are frequent
- A Reddit user found Elementor easier than Spectra for headers
Pricing plans
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
Spectra Pro
Spectra ProStarts here
$69/year
3 websites sites
- Solo builders and small client projects
- 24/7 expert priority support
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Spectra Pro, lifetime
$319 once
3 websites sites
- 24/7 expert priority support
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Product updates
Essential Toolkit + AI
$199/year
10 websites sites
- Freelancers managing several client sites
- AI platform for 3 years
- 24/7 expert priority support
What Reddit says
Smart Post
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Spectra Pro
Reddit users mostly discuss Spectra as a Gutenberg block plugin and compare it with Kadence, Greenshift, GenerateBlocks, Bricks and Blocksy setups. Recurring problems include starter template blocks that cannot be edited, limits on post types in the free version, and ACF fields not connecting to its Loops builder.
Smart Post vs Spectra Pro questions
Is Smart Post better than Spectra Pro?
On our comparison Smart Post comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Smart Post or Spectra Pro?
Smart Post starts at $39/year and Spectra Pro starts at $69/year.
Can I get Smart Post or Spectra Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
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- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Spectra Pro
