Darklup WP Dark Mode vs FluentBoards

FluentBoards wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureDarklup WP Dark ModeFluentBoards
Our score8/108.5/10 (better)
Starts at$29.40/year (better)$104/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days–
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs1K+6K+ (better)
Last Black Friday–40% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorDarklup WP Dark ModeFluentBoards
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Darklup WP Dark Mode if…

  • Site owners adding a dark mode option
  • Agencies deploying dark mode on client sites
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose FluentBoards if…

  • Small teams managing projects inside WordPress
  • Agencies running client projects on several sites

Features

Darklup WP Dark Mode

  • OS-based dark mode
  • Floating dark mode switch
  • Page builder and block widgets
  • WooCommerce integrated mode
  • Accessibility switch
  • Page and post targeting

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

Darklup WP Dark Mode

  • Free Darklup Lite version on WordPress.org
  • Annual plans include a 1-site license at $29.40 per year
  • Lifetime licenses are also offered for 3, 100, and 1000 sites
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Annual plans include updates for one year only
  • Accessibility switch, live chat support, and most customization are Pro features
  • No Trustpilot or G2 ratings were found for the plugin

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

Darklup WP Dark Mode

  • StarterStarts here

    $29.40/year

    1 site

    • Updates for 1 year
    • Priority email support
    • All features included
  • Business

    $83.30/year

    10 sites

    • Updates for 1 year
    • Priority email support
    • All features included
  • Ultimate

    $249.50/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Updates for 1 year
    • Priority email and meet or Zoom support
    • All features included

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

Darklup WP Dark Mode vs FluentBoards questions

Is Darklup WP Dark Mode better than FluentBoards?

On our comparison FluentBoards comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Darklup WP Dark Mode or FluentBoards?

Darklup WP Dark Mode starts at $29.40/year and FluentBoards starts at $104/year.

Can I get Darklup WP Dark Mode or FluentBoards cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FluentBoards was 40% off last year.

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