CSS Framework, toolkit to manage, organize, & reuse your stylesheets.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- See site
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Core Framework
Core Framework vs FluentBoards
Core Framework wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Core Framework | FluentBoards |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 (better) | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | See website | $104/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | – |
| Billing | Free | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ (better) | 6K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 40% off |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Core Framework | FluentBoards |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Core Framework if…
- Designers and developers building a shared design system
- Bricks and Gutenberg users who want CSS variables
Choose FluentBoards if…
- Small teams managing projects inside WordPress
- Agencies running client projects on several sites
Features
Core Framework
- Visual CSS framework builder
- CSS variables and classes
- Color system
- Fluid typography and spacing
- Component editor
- Builder integrations
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
Core Framework
- Free and open source, with every integration included
- No license keys or paid feature gates
- Available on WordPress.org
- Source code is on GitHub
- No paid plans are listed, so no paid support tier was found
- Third-party resellers sell license keys for the plugin, which the official site says are not needed
- No Trustpilot or G2 reviews were found for the product
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
Core Framework
Plans not listed. See Core Framework pricing
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
Core Framework vs FluentBoards questions
Is Core Framework better than FluentBoards?
On our comparison Core Framework comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Core Framework or FluentBoards?
Core Framework starts at See website and FluentBoards starts at $104/year.
Can I get Core Framework 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
