CMS Commander 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

FeatureCMS CommanderUncanny Automator
Our scoreNot rated8.7/10
Starts at$8/month (better)$20/month
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window–14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–40K+
Last Black Friday–50% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorCMS CommanderUncanny Owl
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 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

CMS Commander

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

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

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

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

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

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

CMS Commander vs Uncanny Automator questions

Is CMS Commander better than Uncanny Automator?

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

Which is cheaper, CMS Commander or Uncanny Automator?

CMS Commander starts at $8/month and Uncanny Automator starts at $20/month.

Can I get CMS Commander 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

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