FullText Search vs Uncanny Automator

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

At a glance

FeatureFullText SearchUncanny Automator
Our score7.9/108.7/10 (better)
Starts at$79/year$20/month
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs1K+40K+ (better)
Last Black Friday–50% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorFullText SearchUncanny Owl
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 Uncanny Automator if…

  • Site owners who want to automate WordPress tasks without code
  • Multisite networks needing one automation tool across many sites

Features

FullText Search

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

Uncanny Automator

  • No-code automation
  • Uncanny Agent AI assistant
  • Multisite support
  • Custom User Fields addon
  • Restrict Content addon
  • User Lists addon
  • Dynamic Content addon

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

Uncanny Automator

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Rated 4.9/5 on WordPress.org by 40,000+ active sites
  • Multisite support on the Plus and Elite plans
  • Uncanny Agent usage is limited by plan and extra usage packs cost extra
  • Several addons are only included on the Plus and Elite plans
  • A WordPress.org support thread says the plugin listing does not make clear which features need a paid plan

Pricing plans

FullText Search

  • ProStarts here

    $79/year

    Unlimited sites

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

Uncanny Automator

  • BasicStarts here

    $20/month

    1 site

    • Uncanny Agent with standard monthly and anytime usage
    • 1 year of premium support and updates
  • Plus

    $30/month

    10 sites

    • Multisite support
    • Uncanny Agent with 2x usage
    • Custom User Fields, Restrict Content and User Lists addons
  • Elite

    $40/month

    50 sites

    • Multisite support
    • Uncanny Agent with 4x usage
    • Elite Integrations and Dynamic Content addons

FullText Search vs Uncanny Automator questions

Is FullText Search better than Uncanny Automator?

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

Which is cheaper, FullText Search or Uncanny Automator?

FullText Search starts at $79/year and Uncanny Automator starts at $20/month.

Can I get FullText Search or Uncanny Automator cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Uncanny Automator was 50% 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

Uncanny Automator allows you to connect your WordPress site and automate tasks between various plugins and apps, enhancing productivity without any coding.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $20/month
Category
Admin & dev tools

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