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 SearchWP
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 | SearchWP |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | Not rated |
| Starts at | $49.99/year (better) | $99/year |
| Free version | – | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Advanced File Manager | SearchWP |
| 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 SearchWP if…
- Online stores that need better product search
- Sites with custom post types or custom fields
Features
Advanced File Manager
- Complete file operations
- Role-based access control
- Frontend file access
- Private folders
- Cloud storage integrations
- Drag-and-drop interface
SearchWP
- Custom result ordering
- Custom fields and taxonomies
- WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads search
- Live AJAX search results
- PDF and office document search
- Search metrics and statistics
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
SearchWP
- Searches custom fields, taxonomies and custom post types
- Works with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
- Unlimited search queries on every plan
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No free version
- Only annual subscriptions are offered
- Priority support starts at the Pro plan
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
SearchWP
StandardStarts here
$99/year
1 site
- Unlimited search queries
- Unlimited search engines
- Standard support
Pro
$199/year
3 sites
- Everything in Standard
- Priority support
- Built for sites that sell products
All Access Bundle
$399/year
100 sites
- Includes SearchWP and WPFilters
- Unlimited WPFilters queries
- Unlimited WPFilters elements
Advanced File Manager vs SearchWP questions
Is Advanced File Manager better than SearchWP?
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 SearchWP?
Advanced File Manager starts at $49.99/year and SearchWP starts at $99/year.
Can I get Advanced File Manager or SearchWP cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
World's Best WordPress Search Plugin
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for SearchWP