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FluentBoards vs WP File Access Manager

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

At a glance

FeatureFluentBoardsWP File Access Manager
Our score8.5/10Not rated
Starts at$104/year$69 once
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window––
BillingSubscriptionOne-time payment
Active installs6K+–
Last Black Friday40% off–
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorFluentBoardsThemeNcode
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
  • You want to start free
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Choose WP File Access Manager if…

  • Sites selling downloadable files or digital products
  • Membership sites that gate media files
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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

WP File Access Manager

  • Protect any file type
  • Access by user, role or login status
  • Membership and WooCommerce rules
  • Bulk protection
  • Lightweight code

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

WP File Access Manager

  • Protects every file type in the WordPress media library
  • Restricts files by user, role, membership or WooCommerce purchase
  • Includes bulk protection for existing files
  • Code quality verified by Envato, according to the vendor
  • Sold on CodeCanyon only, with no free version on WordPress.org
  • The Regular license includes 6 months of support; lifetime support needs the Extended license

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

WP File Access Manager

  • Regular licenseStarts here

    $69 once

    1 site sites

    • 6 months of support
    • Lifetime updates
    • One-click updates

  • Extended license

    Custom

    1 site sites

    • Lifetime support
    • Lifetime updates
    • One-click updates

FluentBoards vs WP File Access Manager questions

Is FluentBoards better than WP File Access Manager?

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

Which is cheaper, FluentBoards or WP File Access Manager?

FluentBoards starts at $104/year and WP File Access Manager starts at $69 once.

Can I get FluentBoards or WP File Access Manager cheaper on Black Friday?

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

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