CMS Commander vs OttoKit

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureCMS CommanderOttoKit
Our scoreNot rated8.5/10
Starts at$8/month (better)$9/month
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window–14 days
BillingSubscriptionOne-time payment
Active installs–90K+
Last Black Friday–57% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorCMS CommanderBrainstorm Force
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose CMS Commander if…

  • Agencies and freelancers managing many WordPress sites
  • Site owners who need backups and updates in one place
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose OttoKit if…

  • WordPress sites that need automation across other apps
  • Agencies managing several client sites
  • You want to start free

Features

CMS Commander

  • Multi-site dashboard
  • Scheduled backups
  • Website cloning
  • White labeling
  • Backlink monitoring
  • Affiliate marketing tools

OttoKit

  • No-code workflow builder
  • WordPress connections
  • AI agents and human-in-the-loop steps
  • Branches, loops and delays
  • App integrations
  • Unlimited workflows on paid plans

Pros and cons

CMS Commander

  • 14-day trial of all features with no payment details required
  • Plans scale by site count, from 5 sites at 8 per month
  • Scheduled backups and website cloning on paid plans
  • White labeling for agencies
  • No permanent free plan
  • Refund terms do not state a number of days
  • A MalCare review describes the core features as basic

OttoKit

  • Free plan with 250 tasks per month and 20 workflows
  • Lifetime deals are offered alongside the monthly and annual plans
  • Business and Business Plus include unlimited WordPress connections
  • Paid plans include unlimited global variables and workflows
  • Free plan is limited to one site and 250 tasks per month
  • Pro plan is capped at 5 WordPress connections and 5,000 tasks per month
  • Trustpilot sample is small, at 14 reviews

Pricing plans

CMS Commander

  • Manage 5 sitesStarts here

    $8/month

    5 sites

    • All features
    • No user seats listed
  • Manage 10 sites

    $12/month

    10 sites

    • Scheduled backups
    • Website cloning
    • White labeling
  • Manage 50 sites

    $30/month

    50 sites

    • Scheduled backups
    • Website cloning
    • 5 users

OttoKit

  • Free

    Free

    1 site

    • 250 tasks per month
    • 20 workflows
    • All integrations
  • ProStarts here

    $9/month

    5 sites

    • 5,000 tasks per month
    • 5,000 table rows
    • 5 WordPress connections
  • Business

    $19/month

    Unlimited sites

    • 10,000 tasks per month
    • 5 workspaces
    • Unlimited WordPress connections

CMS Commander vs OttoKit questions

Is CMS Commander better than OttoKit?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, CMS Commander or OttoKit?

CMS Commander starts at $8/month and OttoKit starts at $9/month.

Can I get CMS Commander or OttoKit cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. OttoKit was 57% off last year.

Both products

OttoKit

8.5/10

OttoKit helps automate workflows across various applications including WordPress, allowing users to easily manage and streamline their tasks.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $9/month
Category
Admin & dev tools

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