The #1 File Manager and Document Library WordPress Plugin - Advanced File Manager
- Free version
- –
- Price
- From $49.99/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Advanced File Manager
Advanced File Manager vs FluentBoards
Advanced File Manager wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Advanced File Manager | FluentBoards |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | $49.99/year (better) | $104/year |
| Free version | – | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 6K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 40% off |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Advanced File Manager | FluentBoards |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Advanced File Manager if…
- Site owners who manage documents or member files
- Agencies managing client files
- You want the lower starting price
Choose FluentBoards if…
- Small teams managing projects inside WordPress
- Agencies running client projects on several sites
- You want to start free
Features
Advanced File Manager
- Complete file operations
- Role-based access control
- Frontend file access
- Private folders
- Cloud storage integrations
- Drag-and-drop interface
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
Advanced File Manager
- Role-based access control for files and folders
- Cloud storage integrations on higher plans
- Lifetime option with unlimited sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Cloud integrations and AI features need the Business plan
- Site limits on the annual plans are not stated on the pricing page
- Lifetime plan costs more than a year of the top annual plan
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
Advanced File Manager
BasicStarts here
$49.99/year
- Role-based file access control
- Private folder access
- Standard support
Professional
$69.99/year
- Adminer and database support
- Advanced themes
- Priority support
Business
$79.99/year
- Google Cloud and AI integration
- Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Drive integrations
- Priority support
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
Advanced File Manager vs FluentBoards questions
Is Advanced File Manager better than FluentBoards?
On our comparison Advanced File Manager comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Advanced File Manager or FluentBoards?
Advanced File Manager starts at $49.99/year and FluentBoards starts at $104/year.
Can I get Advanced File Manager or FluentBoards cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FluentBoards was 40% off last year.
Both products
FluentBoards: The Simplest WordPress Project Management Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $104/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FluentBoards
