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 Uncanny Automator
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Advanced File Manager | Uncanny Automator |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.7/10 |
| Starts at | $49.99/year | $20/month |
| Free version | – | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 40K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 50% off |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Advanced File Manager | Uncanny Owl |
| 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
Choose Uncanny Automator if…
- Site owners who want to automate WordPress tasks without code
- Multisite networks needing one automation tool across many 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
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
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
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
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
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
Advanced File Manager vs Uncanny Automator questions
Is Advanced File Manager better than Uncanny Automator?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Advanced File Manager or Uncanny Automator?
Advanced File Manager starts at $49.99/year and Uncanny Automator starts at $20/month.
Can I get Advanced File Manager 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 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
