Admin Columns Pro vs WP Project Manager

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 ProWP Project Manager
Our score8.9/10 (better)7.9/10
Starts at$79/year$63/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs100K+ (better)5K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorAdmin ColumnsweDevs
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

Choose WP Project Manager if…

  • Teams running client projects from WordPress
  • Agencies tracking time and billing
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

Admin Columns Pro

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

WP Project Manager

  • Kanban task boards
  • Gantt charts
  • Time tracking
  • Invoices from project work
  • Google Workspace integration
  • Recurring tasks

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

WP Project Manager

  • Free version with unlimited tasks and a Kanban board
  • Gantt charts and time tracking on the Professional plan
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Gantt charts, time tracking and invoices need the Professional plan
  • Free version support is community-based

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

WP Project Manager

  • PersonalStarts here

    $63/year

    1 site sites

    • Calendar
    • Sub tasks
    • Advanced filter reports
  • Professional

    $112/year

    5 sites sites

    • Time tracker
    • Gantt chart
    • Invoice
  • Business

    $174/year

    10 sites sites

    • Custom fields
    • WooCommerce orders
    • Recurring tasks

Admin Columns Pro vs WP Project Manager questions

Is Admin Columns Pro better than WP Project Manager?

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 WP Project Manager?

Admin Columns Pro starts at $79/year and WP Project Manager starts at $63/year.

Can I get Admin Columns Pro or WP Project Manager 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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