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Depicter vs LayerSlider

Updated 22 Oct 2026. 18 features compared side by side.

Depicter

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 (236)

Visual slider, carousel, hero and popup builder from averta with a free-form editor, templates, dynamic posts and per-device editing.

Free installs70K+
From$49/yr
UpdatedOct 2026
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VS

Premium animation builder by Kreatura for layered sliders, carousels, hero scenes and popups, with 210+ templates and a choice of annual or one-time licences.

Est. installs~1M
From$29/yr
ModelPremium
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Choose Depicter if…

  • You want to start with a free version

Choose LayerSlider if…

  • You want the lower entry price ($29/yr vs $49/yr)
  • You prefer the more widely used option

Depicter and LayerSlider include the same 18 of the 18 features we track, so the choice comes down to pricing, approach and ecosystem.

At a glance

Depicter
LayerSlider
98/100
Feature score
97/100
18 of 18
Features included
18 of 18
4.6/5
WordPress.org rating
—
70K+
Active installs
n/a
100%
Support threads resolved
n/a

Feature comparison

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Feature
Depicter
LayerSlider
Slide types6/66/6
Image slider KeySlides from images with captions and links.
Depicter Included

Image sliders with free-form elements and links in the free plan.

LayerSlider Included

Image backgrounds and image layers with links on each slide.

Video slidesYouTube, Vimeo or self-hosted video in slides.
Depicter Paid version Starter

YouTube/Vimeo and background video are in paid plans.

LayerSlider Included

YouTube, Vimeo and self-hosted video or audio layers and video backgrounds.

Post & product sliders KeySlides built automatically from posts, pages or WooCommerce products.
Depicter Included

WordPress Posts data source is free; pages, CPTs and handpicked posts are paid.

LayerSlider Included

Post sliders built from posts and pages that update automatically.

Carousels KeyMultiple items visible at once, scrolling as a carousel.
Depicter Paid version Starter

Carousel builder is listed only in paid plans.

LayerSlider Included

Carousel project type is supported.

Layers & free-form editing KeyText, buttons and images positioned freely as layers on each slide.
Depicter Included

Elements are positioned freely on each slide, with a layers panel.

LayerSlider Included

Free-form text, image, button, media and dynamic layers.

Hero & full-screen sectionsFull-width or full-screen hero sliders and scenes.
Depicter Included

Basic hero section builder free; advanced hero builder in paid plans.

LayerSlider Included

Hero scenes and full-size or full-width layouts.

Editing & design5/55/5
Visual drag-and-drop editor KeyEdit slides visually with a live preview.
Depicter Included

Drag-and-drop canvas editor with live preview.

LayerSlider Included

Visual project editor with device view and live preview.

Ready-made templatesPre-designed slider templates to import.
Depicter Included

146 templates free; 200 on Starter and 800 on Freelancer/Agency.

LayerSlider Included

210+ templates (120+ sliders, 90+ popups) with a licence.

Animations & effectsTransitions, layer animations, Ken Burns or parallax effects.
Depicter Included

Basic element animations free; Ken Burns, parallax and text animations are paid.

LayerSlider Included

200+ transitions, transition builder, Ken Burns, parallax and 3D parallax.

Navigation optionsArrows, dots, thumbnails and progress bars.
Depicter Partial

Arrows, bullets, timers and swipe documented; thumbnail navigation not confirmed.

LayerSlider Included

Dots, thumbnails, bar and circle timers, slidebar and keyboard navigation.

Dynamic content & social feedsSlides from social feeds, RSS or custom data sources.
Depicter Paid version Starter

Google Reviews, ACF and WooCommerce sources in paid plans; no social or RSS feeds.

LayerSlider Partial

Dynamic layers use WordPress posts and custom fields; no social or RSS sources listed.

Mobile & performance4/44/4
Device-specific controls KeyHide, resize or rearrange layers per device.
Depicter Included

Per-breakpoint element positions, hide per device and backgrounds per screen size.

LayerSlider Included

Device-specific layers and show/hide by device or screen width.

Touch & swipeSwipe gestures on phones and tablets.
Depicter Included

Swipe navigation supported.

LayerSlider Included

Tap and swipe gestures to change slides.

Lazy loading & optimisation KeyLazy-load images and load scripts only where needed.
Depicter Included

Lazy-loaded images and videos, WebP and load-on-viewport option.

LayerSlider Included

Lazy loading so assets load only when needed.

SEO-friendly markupReal HTML text, alt text and headings rather than images only.
Depicter Included

Vendor states it outputs semantic markup so slide content is crawlable.

LayerSlider Included

Vendor describes output as SEO friendly with real text layers.

Integrations3/33/3
Block editor blockA native block for the WordPress block editor.
Depicter Included

Depicter block with live preview.

LayerSlider Included

LayerSlider block for inserting projects in Gutenberg.

Page builder widgetsElementor, Divi, Beaver Builder or similar widgets.
Depicter Included

Works with Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Oxygen and WPBakery.

LayerSlider Included

Dedicated Elementor widget and widgets for other popular builders.

WooCommerce product slidesShow prices, add-to-cart buttons or product data in slides.
Depicter Paid version Starter

WooCommerce slider with add-to-cart and sale badge elements in paid plans.

LayerSlider Partial

Docs say WooCommerce data can be pulled via custom post fields; no dedicated product slides.

Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?

Pricing compared

Depicter Freemium

Free$0
FreeFree per year, Unlimited
Starter$49 per year, 1 site
Freelancer$99 per year, 3 sites
Agency$169 per year, 5 sites

LayerSlider Premium

Personal (annual)$29 per year, 1 site
Personal (one-time)$87 lifetime, 1 site
Professional (annual)$69 per year, 3 sites
Professional (one-time)$207 lifetime, 3 sites

Downloads trend

Depicter

27,198 downloads last week

LayerSlider

No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 22 Oct 2026

Depicter and LayerSlider are closely matched on features (98/100 and 97/100). Only Depicter has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.

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FAQ

Which is better, Depicter or LayerSlider?

Depicter and LayerSlider are closely matched on features (98/100 and 97/100). Only Depicter has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Which has more features?

They are level: both include 18 of the 18 sliders & carousels features we track.

Is Depicter free?

Depicter has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $49/yr.

Is LayerSlider free?

LayerSlider is premium only. Paid plans start at $29/yr.

Feature data last changed 22 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Depicter or LayerSlider. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.