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Activity Log ProDownload Monitor8.3/10

Activity Log Pro vs Download Monitor

Activity Log Pro wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureActivity Log ProDownload Monitor
Our scoreNot rated8.3/10
Starts at€29.99/year (better)$138/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–80K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAnalyticsAnalytics
VendorActivity Log ProDownload Monitor
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Activity Log Pro if…

  • Site owners who need an audit trail
  • Developers managing client sites
  • You want the lower starting price
Activity Log Pro reviewVisit Activity Log Pro (opens in a new tab)

Choose Download Monitor if…

  • Sites that sell or gate PDF and file downloads
  • Teams that need download statistics
Download Monitor reviewVisit Download Monitor (opens in a new tab)

Features

Activity Log Pro

  • Full WordPress activity logging
  • Security alerts
  • Log channels
  • WooCommerce and Yoast SEO logging
  • Advanced IP privacy controls
  • JSON feed log export

Download Monitor

  • Download tracking
  • Access control
  • Version management
  • Email notifications
  • Reports and analytics
  • Shortcodes

Pros and cons

Activity Log Pro

  • Free version available to download
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Plans range from 1 to 20 sites
  • Works out of the box with no setup needed
  • No free trial
  • Licenses renew automatically each year unless cancelled
  • Developer plan cannot be resold as part of other software bundles

Download Monitor

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Download tracking and version control in one plugin
  • Form locks and rule-based access need the Complete plan
  • Annual plans renew automatically at the regular price
  • A 2024 security review found vulnerabilities in the plugin

Pricing plans

Activity Log Pro

  • PersonalStarts here

    €29.99/year

    1 site

    • All premium features
    • 1 year premium support and updates
    • Security alerts

  • Business

    €59.99/year

    3 sites

    • All premium features
    • 1 year premium support and updates
    • Log channels

  • Developer

    €139.99/year

    20 sites

    • All premium features
    • 1 year premium support and updates
    • Not for resale in software bundles

Download Monitor

  • BasicStarts here

    $138/year

    1 site sites

    • Enhanced metrics
    • Anti-spam and bot protection
    • 1 year of support and updates

  • Popular

    $258/year

    3 sites sites

    • Email notifications and CSV import and export
    • Document library manager
    • Amazon S3 and Google Drive hosting

  • Complete

    $398/year

    5 sites sites

    • Rule-based access management
    • Form locks for Gravity Forms, WPForms and Contact Form 7
    • 1 year of priority support

Activity Log Pro vs Download Monitor questions

Is Activity Log Pro better than Download Monitor?

On our comparison Activity Log Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Activity Log Pro or Download Monitor?

Activity Log Pro starts at €29.99/year and Download Monitor starts at $138/year.

Can I get Activity Log Pro or Download Monitor cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

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