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
Smash Balloon vs TNC FlipBook
Smash Balloon wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Smash Balloon | TNC FlipBook |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.4/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $59/year |
| Free version | Yes | – |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1M+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | 65% off | – |
| Category | Media & galleries | Media & galleries |
| Vendor | Smash Balloon | TNC FlipBook |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Smash Balloon if…
- Sites that show social posts or reviews
- Agencies building sites for clients
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Choose TNC FlipBook if…
- Publishers and businesses sharing PDF catalogues on WordPress
- Sites that sell or restrict PDF downloads
Features
Smash Balloon
- Instagram feeds
- Facebook feeds
- Reviews feeds
- YouTube feeds
- Layouts and carousels
- Post moderation
- Background caching
TNC FlipBook
- 3D page flip
- AI read aloud
- Hotspots and page videos
- Paywalls for WooCommerce and EDD
- PDF watermarks and stamper
- Lead capture
- WCAG 2.1 AA viewer
Pros and cons
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
TNC FlipBook
- One plan covers the 3D and Classic plugins and all 30 add-ons
- WCAG 2.1 AA accessible viewer
- Lifetime license available
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Price rises with each extra site, up to 2,699 once for 20 sites
- Annual plans renew each year for updates and support
Pricing plans
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
TNC FlipBook
Annual, 1 siteStarts here
$59/year
1 site sites
- Updates and support for a year
- Cancel any time
- All 30 add-ons
Lifetime, 1 site
$295 once
1 site sites
- Pay once
- No renewals
- All 30 add-ons
Annual, 10 sites
$329/year
10 sites sites
- Updates and support for a year
- Cancel any time
- All 30 add-ons
What Reddit says
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.
TNC FlipBook
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Smash Balloon vs TNC FlipBook questions
Is Smash Balloon better than TNC FlipBook?
On our comparison Smash Balloon comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Smash Balloon or TNC FlipBook?
Smash Balloon starts at $49/year and TNC FlipBook starts at $59/year.
Can I get Smash Balloon or TNC FlipBook cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Smash Balloon was 65% off last year.
Both products
PDF viewer for WordPress, static PDFs into engaging 3D flipbooks.
- Free version
- –
- Price
- From $59/year
- Category
- Media & galleries
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for TNC FlipBook
