ManageWP vs Uncanny Automator

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

At a glance

FeatureManageWPUncanny Automator
Our score8.4/108.7/10 (better)
Starts at$150/month$20/month (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window–14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs1M+ (better)40K+
Last Black Friday–50% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
Vendor–Uncanny Owl
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose ManageWP if…

  • Agencies managing many client sites
  • Freelancers maintaining small WordPress portfolios

Choose Uncanny Automator if…

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

Features

ManageWP

  • Update management
  • Monthly cloud backup
  • Security check
  • Performance check
  • Client reports
  • One-click login

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

ManageWP

  • Free on unlimited websites
  • Pay only for the add-ons you use
  • No setup fee or long-term contract
  • Usage-based billing makes monthly costs harder to forecast
  • Each premium add-on is priced per website

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

ManageWP

  • Free

    Free

    Unlimited sites

    • Manage unlimited sites for free
    • Pay only for add-ons used
  • All-in-one packageStarts here

    $150/month

    up to 100 websites sites

    • All bundles combined
    • Flat monthly fee
    • Billed at month end

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

ManageWP vs Uncanny Automator questions

Is ManageWP better than Uncanny Automator?

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

Which is cheaper, ManageWP or Uncanny Automator?

ManageWP starts at $150/month and Uncanny Automator starts at $20/month.

Can I get ManageWP or Uncanny Automator cheaper on Black Friday?

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

Both products

ManageWP

8.4/10

ManageWP is a dashboard for updates, backups, security checks and client reports across many WordPress sites.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $150/month
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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