Side by side
FeedWind vs Smash Balloon Instagram Feed
Both stand on social media feed software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
FeedWind offers configurable website widgets for feeds and several social or calendar sources. Check the free plan's feed and post limits, and note the stated restrictions on X widgets.
Visit FeedWind Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Smash Balloon Instagram Feed offers several feed types, layout choices, and post controls for WordPress sites. The free version is limited, and using the plugin requires WordPress.
Visit Smash Balloon Instagram FeedThe facts
| FeedWind | Smash Balloon Instagram Feed | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $9 a year | Basic: $49 a year |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | feed.mikle.com | smashballoon.com |
| On social media feed software | #7 of 25 | #11 of 25 |
FeedWind: what it does well
- Adds widgets by copying and pasting a code snippet.
- Can aggregate up to 20 RSS URLs or calendars.
- Offers responsive layouts and custom styling options.
- Free plan includes one widget.
What to know first
- Free plan allows one feed and five posts or events.
- Free widgets include FeedWind branding.
- X widgets show posts from within seven days.
- Plus trial widgets are disabled when the trial ends unless paid.
Smash Balloon Instagram Feed: what it does well
- Supports profile, hashtag, tagged, Stories, and Reels feeds.
- Offers four layouts and a visual customizer with live previews.
- Moderation tools let users choose which posts appear.
- GDPR mode loads posts and images locally.
What to know first
- It does not work on platforms other than WordPress.
- The free version has limited features.
- Basic costs $49.00 per year for one website.
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