JetEngine is a dynamic content plugin for building custom post types, custom fields, listings and queries.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $75/year
- Category
- Page builders
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for JetEngine
JetEngine vs Meta Box
Meta Box wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | JetEngine | Meta Box |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.6/10 |
| Starts at | $75/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 500K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Page builders | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Crocoblock | eLightUp |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose JetEngine if…
- Elementor and Bricks sites with custom data
- Directory and listing sites
Choose Meta Box if…
- Developers building custom content types
- Agencies managing client sites with custom fields
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
JetEngine
- Custom post types and fields
- Dynamic listings
- Query builder
- Tables and charts builder
- Frontend profiles and submissions
- REST API endpoints
Meta Box
- Custom post types and taxonomies
- Custom fields with a UI
- Relationships
- Frontend submission forms
- Conditional logic
- Custom tables
- Migration from other field plugins
Pros and cons
JetEngine
- Works with Elementor, Gutenberg, Bricks and Divi
- Single-site plan at $75 per year
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No free version
- Subscription license on the plugin page
Meta Box
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Migrates fields from ACF, Pods and Toolset
- Lifetime bundle at 299 for 3 sites
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Frontend forms, conditional logic and custom tables need PRO extensions
- Bundles renew yearly at the regular price
- Lifetime bundle covers 3 sites; unlimited sites costs 699
Pricing plans
JetEngine
Custom SubscriptionStarts here
$75/year
1 site sites
- JetEngine plugin only
Meta Box
Basic BundleStarts here
$49/year
1 site
- 12 PRO extensions
- 1 year of updates and support
- Annual renewal at regular price
Ultimate Bundle
$99/year
3 sites
- All PRO extensions
- All future PRO extensions
- Meta Box All-In-One plugin
Basic Bundle
$149/year
Unlimited sites
- 12 PRO extensions
- 1 year of updates and support
- Annual renewal at regular price
JetEngine vs Meta Box questions
Is JetEngine better than Meta Box?
On our comparison Meta Box comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, JetEngine or Meta Box?
JetEngine starts at $75/year and Meta Box starts at $49/year.
Can I get JetEngine or Meta Box cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Access to all the powerful plugins you need to build custom fields & custom data for your WordPress websites, and the top-rated, expert support.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Meta Box
