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FluentBoards vs WP Grid Builder

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

At a glance

FeatureFluentBoardsWP Grid Builder
Our score8.5/10Not rated
Starts at$104/year (better)$149/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window–14 days
BillingSubscriptionOne-time payment
Active installs6K+–
Last Black Friday40% off (better)30% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorFluentBoardsWpgridbuilder
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
  • You want the lower starting price
FluentBoards reviewVisit FluentBoards (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Grid Builder if…

  • Sites that need filtered post or product grids
  • Sites built with Elementor or Oxygen
WP Grid Builder reviewVisit WP Grid Builder (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

WP Grid Builder

  • Grid and facet blocks
  • Shortcodes
  • Elementor and Oxygen integrations
  • License transfer and upgrade
  • Staging sites
  • Ticket support

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 Grid Builder

  • Faceted search for grids
  • Works with Elementor and Oxygen
  • Staging site domains do not count toward activation
  • No free version
  • Only two Gutenberg blocks (grid and facet)
  • Support is by ticket only

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 Grid Builder

  • BasicStarts here

    $149

    1 site sites

    • All add-ons included
    • Lifetime support
    • Lifetime updates

  • Premium

    $299

    3 sites sites

    • All add-ons included
    • Lifetime support
    • Lifetime updates

  • Ultimate

    $749

    100 sites sites

    • All add-ons included
    • Lifetime support
    • Lifetime updates

FluentBoards vs WP Grid Builder questions

Is FluentBoards better than WP Grid Builder?

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

Which is cheaper, FluentBoards or WP Grid Builder?

FluentBoards starts at $104/year and WP Grid Builder starts at $149/year.

Can I get FluentBoards or WP Grid Builder cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FluentBoards was 40% off last year. WP Grid Builder was 30% off last year.

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