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Admin Columns Pro8.9/10FluentBoards8.5/10

Admin Columns Pro vs FluentBoards

Admin Columns Pro wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureAdmin Columns ProFluentBoards
Our score8.9/10 (better)8.5/10
Starts at$79/year (better)$104/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days–
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs100K+ (better)6K+
Last Black Friday–40% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorAdmin ColumnsFluentBoards
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Admin Columns Pro if…

  • Site owners managing large post or user lists
  • Agencies managing many client sites
  • You want the lower starting price
Admin Columns Pro reviewVisit Admin Columns Pro (opens in a new tab)

Choose FluentBoards if…

  • Small teams managing projects inside WordPress
  • Agencies running client projects on several sites
FluentBoards reviewVisit FluentBoards (opens in a new tab)

Features

Admin Columns Pro

  • Custom list table columns
  • Inline and bulk editing
  • Filtering and sorting
  • Custom field columns
  • CSV export
  • Saved column sets

FluentBoards

  • Kanban and list views
  • Multiple tasks and subtasks
  • Team assignments and roles
  • Time tracker
  • Client frontend portal
  • Self-hosted data
  • Webhooks and integrations

Pros and cons

Admin Columns Pro

  • Free WordPress.org version to try before buying
  • Inline and bulk editing from the list table
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Custom field columns from other plugins
  • No free trial is listed
  • Pro features need a paid license
  • Prices run from $79 to $299 per year depending on site count

FluentBoards

  • Free version with Kanban and list views on WordPress.org
  • Fully self-hosted, so project data stays on your site
  • Supports migration from Trello and Asana
  • Supports task cloning, task and project templates, and recurring tasks
  • Calendar and table views need the Pro version
  • Annual plans include one year of updates and support
  • Money-back guarantee is not stated on the pricing page

Pricing plans

Admin Columns Pro

  • SingleStarts here

    $79/year

    1 site

    • Premium support and updates
    • Pro features
    • One site

  • Business

    $159/year

    5 sites

    • Premium support and updates
    • Pro features
    • Five sites

  • Agency

    $299/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Premium support and updates
    • Pro features
    • Unlimited sites

FluentBoards

  • Single SiteStarts here

    $104/year

    1 site

    • All features included
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

  • Agency (5 Sites)

    $244/year

    5 sites

    • All features included
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

  • Unlimited

    $489/year

    Unlimited sites

    • All features included
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

Admin Columns Pro vs FluentBoards questions

Is Admin Columns Pro better than FluentBoards?

On our comparison Admin Columns Pro comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Admin Columns Pro or FluentBoards?

Admin Columns Pro starts at $79/year and FluentBoards starts at $104/year.

Can I get Admin Columns Pro or FluentBoards cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FluentBoards was 40% off last year.

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