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Smart Post8.5/10Ultimate Blocks8.8/10

Smart Post vs Ultimate Blocks

Ultimate Blocks wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureSmart PostUltimate Blocks
Our score8.5/108.8/10 (better)
Starts at$39/year$39/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingFree + paid plansFree + paid plans
Active installs20K+50K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryBlocksBlocks
VendorSmart PostUltimate Blocks
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Smart Post if…

  • Bloggers and news sites showing post lists
  • Agencies building content layouts in Gutenberg
Smart Post reviewVisit Smart Post (opens in a new tab)

Choose Ultimate Blocks if…

  • Bloggers adding structured content blocks
  • Freelancers and agencies on the block editor
Ultimate Blocks reviewVisit Ultimate Blocks (opens in a new tab)

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

Ultimate Blocks

  • Free block library
  • Review and HowTo schema
  • Post grid and content filter
  • Pro blocks
  • Animation and visibility control

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

Ultimate Blocks

  • Free version on WordPress.org with a large block set
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on every Pro plan
  • Lifetime option with one payment on the Starter and Pro plans
  • Timeline, Coupon and Image Hotspots blocks need Pro
  • The free version has no free trial, according to the vendor FAQ

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

Ultimate Blocks

  • StarterStarts here

    $39/year

    1 site

    • Pro-only Timeline, Coupon and Image Hotspots blocks
    • 1 year of updates
    • 1 year of priority support

  • Pro

    $79/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Unlimited websites
    • Pro-only blocks and extensions
    • 1 year of updates

  • Starter Lifetime

    $99 once

    1 site

    • Lifetime updates
    • Lifetime priority support
    • Pro-only blocks

Smart Post vs Ultimate Blocks questions

Is Smart Post better than Ultimate Blocks?

On our comparison Ultimate Blocks comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Smart Post or Ultimate Blocks?

Smart Post starts at $39/year and Ultimate Blocks starts at $39/year.

Can I get Smart Post or Ultimate Blocks 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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