Write, test, & deploy – PHP, JavaScript, CSS and HTML from WordPress dashboard.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $29.99 lifetime
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Code Manager
Code Manager vs FluentBoards
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Code Manager | FluentBoards |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | $29.99 lifetime | $104/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | – |
| Billing | Lifetime deal | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 6K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 40% off |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Code Manager | FluentBoards |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Code Manager if…
- Developers who manage custom code snippets on WordPress sites
- Agencies deploying the same code across several sites
Choose FluentBoards if…
- Small teams managing projects inside WordPress
- Agencies running client projects on several sites
Features
Code Manager
- Code editing for PHP, JavaScript, CSS and HTML
- Preview mode
- Export and import
- Shortcodes
- Resource files
- Server code
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
Code Manager
- Free license available at no cost
- Premium licenses are one-time payments, not subscriptions
- Unlimited-site license for 99.99 one-time
- 14-day free trial listed
- Pricing page does not list features for each premium tier
- Money-back guarantee length is not stated
- Few reviews found for the plugin on Trustpilot or G2
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
Code Manager
Free License
Free
Unlimited sites
- Free to use
- No recurring fee
Premium Single SiteStarts here
$29.99 lifetime
1 site
- One-time payment
- Single site license
Premium Three Sites
$59.99 lifetime
3 sites
- One-time payment
- Three site license
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
Code Manager vs FluentBoards questions
Is Code Manager better than FluentBoards?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Code Manager or FluentBoards?
Code Manager starts at $29.99 lifetime and FluentBoards starts at $104/year.
Can I get Code 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
