Admin Columns Pro wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | Admin Columns Pro | Smart Admin Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.9/10 (better) | 6.9/10 |
| Starts at | $79/year | $49 once |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days | 60 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | One-time payment |
| Active installs | 100K+ (better) | 200+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Admin Columns | BdThemes |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
SingleStarts here
$79/year
1 site
Business
$159/year
5 sites
Agency
$299/year
Unlimited sites
PersonalStarts here
$49 once
1 website sites
Business
$105 once
5 websites sites
Agency
$350 once
1,000 websites sites
On our comparison Admin Columns Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Admin Columns Pro starts at $79/year and Smart Admin Assistant starts at $49 once.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Admin Columns Pro lets you choose, filter, sort and edit the columns shown in WordPress list tables for posts, users, media and more.
Smart Admin Assistant is a WordPress admin toolkit with 42 features for customizing the dashboard, adding login protection and cleaning up the database.
