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FluentBoards vs Gato GraphQL

Gato GraphQL wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureFluentBoardsGato GraphQL
Our score8.5/10Not rated
Starts at$104/year$15/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window–30 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs6K+–
Last Black Friday40% off–
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorFluentBoardsGato GraphQL
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose FluentBoards if…

  • Small teams managing projects inside WordPress
  • Agencies running client projects on several sites
FluentBoards reviewVisit FluentBoards (opens in a new tab)

Choose Gato GraphQL if…

  • Developers building headless or API-driven WordPress sites
  • Sites that need to automate tasks with queries
  • You want the lower starting price
Gato GraphQL reviewVisit Gato GraphQL (opens in a new tab)

Features

FluentBoards

  • Kanban and list views
  • Multiple tasks and subtasks
  • Team assignments and roles
  • Time tracker
  • Client frontend portal
  • Self-hosted data
  • Webhooks and integrations

Gato GraphQL

  • GraphQL server for WordPress
  • Persisted queries
  • Access control
  • Custom endpoints
  • Automation
  • Plugin integrations
  • HTTP caching

Pros and cons

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

Gato GraphQL

  • Core plugin is free to download
  • Rated 5 out of 5 on WordPress.org from 36 reviews, per the vendor's reviews page
  • Integrations with WooCommerce, Elementor, Bricks and other plugins
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Annual subscriptions only, with no lifetime deal
  • Extensions and integrations are sold as paid bundles
  • No Trustpilot or G2 rating found

Pricing plans

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

Gato GraphQL

  • Personal (Automation)Starts here

    $15/year

    1 site

    • Automation bundle
    • Support
    • Product updates

  • Personal (All-Inclusive)

    $79/year

    1 site

    • All-Inclusive bundle
    • Support
    • Product updates

  • Organization (All-Inclusive)

    $99/year

    3 sites

    • All-Inclusive bundle
    • Support
    • Product updates

FluentBoards vs Gato GraphQL questions

Is FluentBoards better than Gato GraphQL?

On our comparison Gato GraphQL comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, FluentBoards or Gato GraphQL?

FluentBoards starts at $104/year and Gato GraphQL starts at $15/year.

Can I get FluentBoards or Gato GraphQL cheaper on Black Friday?

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

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