FacetWP adds faceted search and filtering to WordPress posts, custom post types and users.
- Free version
- –
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FacetWP
FacetWP vs Search & Filter Pro
Search & Filter Pro wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | FacetWP | Search & Filter Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.8/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | – | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 40K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | – | Searchandfilter |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose FacetWP if…
- Sites that need filtered search across posts or users
- Agencies managing several client sites
Choose Search & Filter Pro if…
- Sites that filter posts or products by custom fields
- Agencies building directory or listing sites
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
FacetWP
- Faceted filtering
- Official add-ons
- Support and updates
- Renewal discount
Search & Filter Pro
- Search custom fields and post meta
- AJAX results
- Query builder and styles editor
- Page builder integrations
- Plugin integrations
- Result ordering
Pros and cons
FacetWP
- All official add-ons included
- Filters posts, custom post types and users
- Renewals discounted 20%
- Priced yearly, so costs recur
- Agency plan billing period is not stated on the pricing page
- No money-back period listed on the pricing page
Search & Filter Pro
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Works with ACF, Pods and Metabox fields
- Agency plan covers 100 sites
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Starter plan covers one site only
- WordPress.org reviews report no migration path from version 2.x to version 3.x
- Free version filters are set up with shortcodes, per WordPress.org reviews
Pricing plans
FacetWP
BasicStarts here
$99/year
1-3 websites sites
- Filter post types and users
- 1 year of support and updates
- 20% off renewals
Professional
$249/year
20 websites sites
- Filter post types and users
- 1 year of support and updates
- All official add-ons
Agency
$349
100 sites sites
Search & Filter Pro
StarterStarts here
$49/year
1 site sites
- Query builder and styles editor
- Integrations with Elementor, Beaver Builder and WP Bakery
- ACF, Pods and Metabox integrations
Professional
$99/year
3 sites sites
- Everything in Starter
- Priority support
- Plugin updates for 1 year
Agency
$219/year
100 sites sites
- Everything in Starter
- Priority support
- Plugin updates for 1 year
FacetWP vs Search & Filter Pro questions
Is FacetWP better than Search & Filter Pro?
On our comparison Search & Filter Pro comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, FacetWP or Search & Filter Pro?
FacetWP starts at $99/year and Search & Filter Pro starts at $49/year.
Can I get FacetWP or Search & Filter Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Supercharged Search and Filtering for WordPress, allowing users to quickly find what they’re looking for with instant search and real-time filtering of custom fields, post meta, and taxonomies.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Search & Filter Pro