Modula Image Gallery vs Robo Gallery
Updated 6 Oct 2026. 24 features compared side by side.
WordPress gallery plugin by WPChill known for its custom grid builder, with paid plans for video, filters, albums, protection and image optimisation.
Freemium image and video gallery plugin by Robosoft with grid, masonry, mosaic, polaroid and slider layouts, nested albums and low one-time Pro prices.
Choose Modula Image Gallery if…
- You need watermarks and Instagram & cloud imports
- You also want client proofing and import from other gallery plugins
- You want the more complete feature set (97/100 vs 79/100)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Choose Robo Gallery if…
- Budget-conscious sites that want varied image and video gallery layouts with an inexpensive one-time upgrade
Modula Image Gallery includes 4 features that Robo Gallery lacks, including Watermarks, Instagram & cloud imports and Client proofing. Both include 18 of the 24 features we track. 1 feature is not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Modula Image Gallery Robo GalleryBuilding galleries7/77/7
Drag-and-drop builder with resizable tiles in the free plugin.
Images manager with drag-and-drop upload and server import; batch uploader is paid.
Masonry gallery type is included free.
Horizontal and vertical masonry are part of the free layouts.
Free Creative gallery builds tiled mosaic grids; Custom Grid lets you size tiles.
Mosaic and justify layouts are offered; free plan has 6 of 12 layouts.
Slider gallery and lightbox slideshow: slideshow from Starter, slider from Trio.
Image slider is included in every plan.
Albums included from the Trio plan.
Free plan allows three albums; unlimited nested albums need a licence.
YouTube, Vimeo and self-hosted video from the Starter plan.
Video galleries from nine platforms free; YouTube playlists and channels are paid.
Gallery filters and sorting from the Starter plan.
Tags and gallery search are marked as paid in the vendor table.
Display & lightbox6/65/6
FancyBox-based lightbox enabled by default.
Free lightbox with 50+ options, fullscreen and slideshow; paid plans 160+ options.
Two hover effects plus borders and spacing free; 40+ effects in paid plans.
Eight predefined hover effects free; 18 customisable effects with a licence.
Caption styling free; EXIF metadata needs the Business plan.
Image titles and descriptions show on hover and in the lightbox; no EXIF display.
Free version includes social sharing icons for X, Facebook, Pinterest and more.
Sharing to 20 platforms is a paid-plan feature per the vendor table.
Pagination and load more included in the Business plan.
Free Google-style pagination with load more; page-number pagination is paid.
SEO deeplinks included in the Business plan.
No per-image URL feature is documented.
Performance & protection5/54/5
Lazy loading available in the free plugin.
Infinite lazy loading option for galleries.
SpeedUp compression and CDN delivery from the Trio plan.
Configurable thumbnail sizes and quality; gallery cache is paid. No compression.
Image Guardian blocks right-click saving; Trio plan.
Content protection is listed as a paid feature in the vendor table.
Watermark extension in the Business plan.
Not offered in any plan of the vendor comparison table.
Password-protected galleries from the Trio plan.
Version 5.0.9 added password protection and access-key share links.
Integrations & selling5/62/6
Gutenberg block support in the free plugin.
Gutenberg block for inserting galleries.
Free version integrates with Elementor, Beaver Builder and Divi.
Elementor gallery widget is supported.
Instagram feed galleries from the Trio plan.
External sources such as Instagram and Google Drive are only listed as planned.
No selling or WooCommerce checkout features in the plan matrix.
No ecommerce or download sales feature.
Image proofing included in the Business plan.
No client proofing workflow.
Free migrator plugins for NextGEN, FooGallery, Envira, Final Tiles, Photoblocks.
No importer for other gallery plugins is documented.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Modula Image Gallery Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Starter | $78 per year, 1 site |
| Starter Lifetime | $269 lifetime, 1 site |
| Trio | $138 per year, 3 sites |
| Trio Lifetime | $479 lifetime, 3 sites |
| Business | $198 per year, 5 sites |
| Business Lifetime | $689 lifetime, 5 sites |
| Agency | $199 per year, 10-100 |
Robo Gallery Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| PRO | $30 one-off, 1 site |
| EXT | $65 one-off, 3 sites |
| EXT+ | $95 one-off, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
Modula Image Gallery
15,720 downloads last week
Robo Gallery
2,084 downloads last week
Verdict
Modula Image Gallery scores higher on our feature checklist (97/100 against 79/100) and includes watermarks, Instagram & cloud imports and client proofing that Robo Gallery does not. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Modula Image Gallery: paid version (Business). Robo Gallery: not included. Watermark extension in the Business plan.
Modula Image Gallery: paid version (Trio). Robo Gallery: not included. Instagram feed galleries from the Trio plan.
Modula Image Gallery: paid version (Business). Robo Gallery: not included. Image proofing included in the Business plan.
Modula Image Gallery: via add-on. Robo Gallery: not included. Free migrator plugins for NextGEN, FooGallery, Envira, Final Tiles, Photoblocks.
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, Modula Image Gallery or Robo Gallery?
Modula Image Gallery scores higher on our feature checklist (97/100 against 79/100) and includes watermarks, Instagram & cloud imports and client proofing that Robo Gallery does not. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
Modula Image Gallery includes 23 of the 24 features we track, against 18 for Robo Gallery. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Modula Image Gallery free?
Modula Image Gallery has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $78/yr.
Is Robo Gallery free?
Robo Gallery has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $30.
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