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 ZoloBlocks
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Smart Post | ZoloBlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 (better) | 8.2/10 |
| Starts at | $39/year | $30/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 60 days (better) |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 20K+ (better) | 1K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Blocks | Blocks |
| Vendor | Smart Post | BdThemes |
| 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
Choose ZoloBlocks if…
- WordPress block editor users
- Designers building Gutenberg layouts
- You want the lower starting price
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
ZoloBlocks
- 80+ blocks
- Mega Menu Builder
- Query Loop Builder
- Dynamic content
- Interactions and parallax effects
- AI text and AI image blocks
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
ZoloBlocks
- 80+ blocks and 15 extensions listed
- Lifetime plans available
- Free version on WordPress.org
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Pricing page lists more than one price for the same plan, so confirm at checkout
- Built for the block editor, not Elementor
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
ZoloBlocks
PersonalStarts here
$30/year
1 site
- 80+ blocks and extensions
- 50+ ready-made pages
- 1 year support and updates
Business
$60/year
5 sites
- 80+ blocks and extensions
- 250+ ready-made patterns
- 1 year support and updates
Developer
$150/year
Unlimited sites
- Custom CSS and transform options
- Ready-made pages and patterns
- 1 year support and updates
Smart Post vs ZoloBlocks questions
Is Smart Post better than ZoloBlocks?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Smart Post or ZoloBlocks?
Smart Post starts at $39/year and ZoloBlocks starts at $30/year.
Can I get Smart Post or ZoloBlocks cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
ZoloBlocks is a block editor plugin with 80+ blocks and 15 extensions for WordPress.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $30/year
- Category
- Blocks
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ZoloBlocks