Meta Box vs SureFeedback

Meta Box wins 4 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureMeta BoxSureFeedback
Our score8.6/10 (better)7.4/10
Starts at$49/year (better)$199/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days (better)7 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs500K+ (better)20+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
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Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Meta Box if…

  • Developers building custom content types
  • Agencies managing client sites with custom fields
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose SureFeedback if…

  • Agencies reviewing client sites
  • Freelancers collecting visual feedback

Features

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

SureFeedback

  • Visual feedback on live sites
  • Page approvals
  • Kanban board
  • Team members and workspaces
  • Analytics and reporting
  • WordPress plugin

Pros and cons

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

SureFeedback

  • Feedback is left directly on the live page with screenshot annotations
  • Page approvals and change requests are handled in one workflow
  • Free WordPress.org connector plugin
  • 7-day free trial and 7-day money-back guarantee
  • Renewal prices are higher than the first-year price on every plan
  • The WordPress plugin needs a SureFeedback Cloud account to store feedback
  • The Starter plan includes only 5 sites

Pricing plans

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

SureFeedback

  • StarterStarts here

    $199/year

    5 sites sites

    • 5 mockups
    • Renews at $299 per year
    • Money-back guarantee
  • Professional

    $349/year

    20 sites sites

    • 20 mockups
    • Renews at $499 per year
    • Money-back guarantee
  • Business

    $699/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Unlimited mockups
    • Renews at $999 per year
    • Money-back guarantee

Meta Box vs SureFeedback questions

Is Meta Box better than SureFeedback?

On our comparison Meta Box comes out ahead on 4 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Meta Box or SureFeedback?

Meta Box starts at $49/year and SureFeedback starts at $199/year.

Can I get Meta Box or SureFeedback cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

Meta Box

8.6/10

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

SureFeedback is a visual feedback platform that allows you to collect and manage website feedback instantly without hosting or installation hassles.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $199/year
Category
Admin & dev tools

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