Dynamic Shortcodes lets site owners show post data, ACF fields, dates and conditional content with shortcodes.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From €34/year
- Category
- Other tools
Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress vs Meta Box
Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress | Meta Box |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.6/10 |
| Starts at | €34/year (better) | $49/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 500K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Dynamic.ooo | eLightUp |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress if…
- Site owners showing custom field data in content
- Developers who want shortcodes instead of custom code
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Meta Box if…
- Developers building custom content types
- Agencies managing client sites with custom fields
- You want to start free
Features
Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress
- Post shortcode
- ACF shortcode
- Loop shortcode
- Conditions shortcode
- Date shortcode
- Cache shortcode
Meta Box
- Custom post types and taxonomies
- Custom fields with a UI
- Relationships
- Frontend submission forms
- Conditional logic
- Custom tables
- Migration from other field plugins
Pros and cons
Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress
- Six shortcode families for posts, ACF, dates, loops, conditions and caching
- Lifetime licences are available
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime licences need a yearly support subscription (EUR 19 Starter, EUR 39 Enterprise)
- Licences renew automatically unless cancelled
Meta Box
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Migrates fields from ACF, Pods and Toolset
- Lifetime bundle at 299 for 3 sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Frontend forms, conditional logic and custom tables need PRO extensions
- Bundles renew yearly at the regular price
- Lifetime bundle covers 3 sites; unlimited sites costs 699
Pricing plans
Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress
StarterStarts here
€34/year
1 site sites
- Updates for 1 year
- Support for 1 year
Expanded
€59/year
3 sites sites
- Updates for 1 year
- Support for 1 year
Enterprise
€109/year
Unlimited sites
- Updates for 1 year
- Support for 1 year
Meta Box
Basic BundleStarts here
$49/year
1 site
- 12 PRO extensions
- 1 year of updates and support
- Annual renewal at regular price
Ultimate Bundle
$99/year
3 sites
- All PRO extensions
- All future PRO extensions
- Meta Box All-In-One plugin
Basic Bundle
$149/year
Unlimited sites
- 12 PRO extensions
- 1 year of updates and support
- Annual renewal at regular price
Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress vs Meta Box questions
Is Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress better than Meta Box?
On our comparison Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress or Meta Box?
Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress starts at €34/year and Meta Box starts at $49/year.
Can I get Dynamic Shortcodes for WordPress or Meta Box cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Access to all the powerful plugins you need to build custom fields & custom data for your WordPress websites, and the top-rated, expert support.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Meta Box
