FullText Search vs OttoKit

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

At a glance

FeatureFullText SearchOttoKit
Our score7.9/108.5/10 (better)
Starts at$79/year$9/month
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansOne-time payment
Active installs1K+90K+ (better)
Last Black Friday–57% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorFullText SearchBrainstorm Force
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose FullText Search if…

  • Sites with large amounts of content
  • Directories that search custom fields

Choose OttoKit if…

  • WordPress sites that need automation across other apps
  • Agencies managing several client sites

Features

FullText Search

  • Indexed search
  • Meta field search
  • Relevance tuning
  • Smart excerpts
  • File content search
  • Developer API

OttoKit

  • No-code workflow builder
  • WordPress connections
  • AI agents and human-in-the-loop steps
  • Branches, loops and delays
  • App integrations
  • Unlimited workflows on paid plans

Pros and cons

FullText Search

  • Free version on WordPress.org with core indexed search
  • No external search service or server needed
  • Works on standard shared hosting
  • Free 7-day evaluation of the full Pro version
  • File content search (PDF, DOCX) is only in the Pro version
  • Pro updates and support need an active license
  • Indexing a large site can use significant server resources at first

OttoKit

  • Free plan with 250 tasks per month and 20 workflows
  • Lifetime deals are offered alongside the monthly and annual plans
  • Business and Business Plus include unlimited WordPress connections
  • Paid plans include unlimited global variables and workflows
  • Free plan is limited to one site and 250 tasks per month
  • Pro plan is capped at 5 WordPress connections and 5,000 tasks per month
  • Trustpilot sample is small, at 14 reviews

Pricing plans

FullText Search

  • ProStarts here

    $79/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Search in file content (PDF, DOCX)
    • Filter by file type
    • Premium support

OttoKit

  • Free

    Free

    1 site

    • 250 tasks per month
    • 20 workflows
    • All integrations
  • ProStarts here

    $9/month

    5 sites

    • 5,000 tasks per month
    • 5,000 table rows
    • 5 WordPress connections
  • Business

    $19/month

    Unlimited sites

    • 10,000 tasks per month
    • 5 workspaces
    • Unlimited WordPress connections

FullText Search vs OttoKit questions

Is FullText Search better than OttoKit?

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

Which is cheaper, FullText Search or OttoKit?

FullText Search starts at $79/year and OttoKit starts at $9/month.

Can I get FullText Search or OttoKit cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. OttoKit was 57% off last year.

Both products

A WordPress plugin that indexes all content on-site for fast full-text search, including posts, pages, PDFs, meta fields, taxonomies, and shortcode content.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $79/year
Category
Admin & dev tools

OttoKit

8.5/10

OttoKit helps automate workflows across various applications including WordPress, allowing users to easily manage and streamline their tasks.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $9/month
Category
Admin & dev tools

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