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 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 | Code Manager | Uncanny Automator |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.7/10 |
| Starts at | $29.99 lifetime | $20/month |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Lifetime deal | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 40K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 50% off |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Code Manager | Uncanny Owl |
| 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 Uncanny Automator if…
- Site owners who want to automate WordPress tasks without code
- Multisite networks needing one automation tool across many sites
Features
Code Manager
- Code editing for PHP, JavaScript, CSS and HTML
- Preview mode
- Export and import
- Shortcodes
- Resource files
- Server code
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
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
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
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
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
Code Manager vs Uncanny Automator questions
Is Code Manager better than Uncanny Automator?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Code Manager or Uncanny Automator?
Code Manager starts at $29.99 lifetime and Uncanny Automator starts at $20/month.
Can I get Code 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
