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FluentBoards8.5/10WP Project Manager7.9/10

FluentBoards vs WP Project Manager

FluentBoards wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureFluentBoardsWP Project Manager
Our score8.5/10 (better)7.9/10
Starts at$104/year$63/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window–14 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs6K+ (better)5K+
Last Black Friday40% off–
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorFluentBoardsweDevs
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
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Choose WP Project Manager if…

  • Teams running client projects from WordPress
  • Agencies tracking time and billing
  • You want the lower starting price
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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 Project Manager

  • Kanban task boards
  • Gantt charts
  • Time tracking
  • Invoices from project work
  • Google Workspace integration
  • Recurring tasks

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 Project Manager

  • Free version with unlimited tasks and a Kanban board
  • Gantt charts and time tracking on the Professional plan
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Gantt charts, time tracking and invoices need the Professional plan
  • Free version support is community-based

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 Project Manager

  • PersonalStarts here

    $63/year

    1 site sites

    • Calendar
    • Sub tasks
    • Advanced filter reports

  • Professional

    $112/year

    5 sites sites

    • Time tracker
    • Gantt chart
    • Invoice

  • Business

    $174/year

    10 sites sites

    • Custom fields
    • WooCommerce orders
    • Recurring tasks

FluentBoards vs WP Project Manager questions

Is FluentBoards better than WP Project Manager?

On our comparison FluentBoards comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, FluentBoards or WP Project Manager?

FluentBoards starts at $104/year and WP Project Manager starts at $63/year.

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

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

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