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Admin Columns Pro vs Ultimate Dashboard

Admin Columns Pro wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureAdmin Columns ProUltimate Dashboard
Our score8.9/10 (better)8.3/10
Starts at$79/year$58/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs100K+ (better)50K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorAdmin ColumnsUltimate Dashboard
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
Admin Columns Pro reviewVisit Admin Columns Pro (opens in a new tab)

Choose Ultimate Dashboard if…

  • Agencies setting up client dashboards
  • Site owners who want a simpler admin area
  • You want the lower starting price
Ultimate Dashboard reviewVisit Ultimate Dashboard (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

Ultimate Dashboard

  • Dashboard widget control
  • Login screen customizer
  • Login redirect
  • Custom admin pages
  • Custom CSS
  • Settings import and export

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

Ultimate Dashboard

  • Free version on WordPress.org with 50,000+ active installations
  • Dashboard widgets and login screen can be set up without code
  • Login redirect hides /wp-admin/ from logged-out visitors on the free version
  • Lightweight plugin with a focused feature set
  • Multisite support needs the Unlimited Sites plan or higher
  • Admin Menu Editor and Admin Bar Editor are only in the paid version
  • Restricting widgets and pages to specific users or roles is a PRO feature

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

Ultimate Dashboard

  • 1 SiteStarts here

    $58/year

    1 site

    • 1 year of support and updates
    • 20% renewal discount
    • No multisite support

  • 5 Sites

    $98/year

    5 sites

    • 1 year of support and updates
    • 20% renewal discount
    • No multisite support

  • Unlimited Sites

    $178/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 1 year of support and updates
    • 20% renewal discount
    • Multisite support

Admin Columns Pro vs Ultimate Dashboard questions

Is Admin Columns Pro better than Ultimate Dashboard?

On our comparison Admin Columns Pro comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Admin Columns Pro or Ultimate Dashboard?

Admin Columns Pro starts at $79/year and Ultimate Dashboard starts at $58/year.

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

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

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