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Admin Columns Pro8.9/10Uncanny Automator8.7/10

Admin Columns Pro vs Uncanny Automator

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 ProUncanny Automator
Our score8.9/10 (better)8.7/10
Starts at$79/year$20/month
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs100K+ (better)40K+
Last Black Friday–50% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorAdmin ColumnsUncanny Owl
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 Uncanny Automator if…

  • Site owners who want to automate WordPress tasks without code
  • Multisite networks needing one automation tool across many sites
Uncanny Automator reviewVisit Uncanny Automator (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

Uncanny Automator

  • No-code automation
  • Uncanny Agent AI assistant
  • Multisite support
  • Custom User Fields addon
  • Restrict Content addon
  • User Lists addon
  • Dynamic Content addon

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

Uncanny Automator

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Rated 4.9/5 on WordPress.org by 40,000+ active sites
  • Multisite support on the Plus and Elite plans
  • Uncanny Agent usage is limited by plan and extra usage packs cost extra
  • Several addons are only included on the Plus and Elite plans
  • A WordPress.org support thread says the plugin listing does not make clear which features need a paid plan

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

Uncanny Automator

  • BasicStarts here

    $20/month

    1 site

    • Uncanny Agent with standard monthly and anytime usage
    • 1 year of premium support and updates

  • Plus

    $30/month

    10 sites

    • Multisite support
    • Uncanny Agent with 2x usage
    • Custom User Fields, Restrict Content and User Lists addons

  • Elite

    $40/month

    50 sites

    • Multisite support
    • Uncanny Agent with 4x usage
    • Elite Integrations and Dynamic Content addons

Admin Columns Pro vs Uncanny Automator questions

Is Admin Columns Pro better than Uncanny Automator?

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 Uncanny Automator?

Admin Columns Pro starts at $79/year and Uncanny Automator starts at $20/month.

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

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Uncanny Automator was 50% off last year.

Both products

Uncanny Automator

8.7/10

Uncanny Automator allows you to connect your WordPress site and automate tasks between various plugins and apps, enhancing productivity without any coding.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $20/month
Category
Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Uncanny Automator

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