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Smilebox vs ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker

Both stand on photo slideshow makers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Smilebox

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Smilebox brings slideshow templates, personalization and sharing options together, with a free plan and a 7-day trial. It also lists related creative products and describes branded slideshow creation for business use.

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ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker

Free plan Windows

ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker offers varied templates, transitions, and publishing formats for Windows slideshow projects. Check the 500-image album limit and supported operating systems against your needs.

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The facts

SmileboxThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebWindows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitesmilebox.comthundershare.net
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Smilebox: what it does well

  • Templates include dozens of styles and layouts.
  • Personalization includes photos, audio, text and animations.
  • Finished slideshows can be downloaded as MP4 files.
  • Photos can be uploaded from Facebook and Instagram.
  • Maker advertises unlimited storage for photos and slideshows.

What to know first

  • The listed trial lasts 7 days.
  • The maker page states no Free plan limits.
  • Children under 16 are not the intended audience.
  • Creative content is deleted when an account is deleted, subject to policy qualifications.

ThunderSoft Free Slideshow Maker: what it does well

  • More than 70 animated templates and 70 transitions.
  • Caption and clip-art options are included.
  • Supports WAV, MP3, and WMA background music.
  • Can publish HTML5 video and several other formats.
  • Supports Windows 11 through XP.

What to know first

  • Windows is the only listed platform.
  • Albums are limited to 500 images.
  • The listed product version is 6.7.0.

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