Meta Box vs Toolset

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

FeatureMeta BoxToolset
Our score8.6/10Not rated
Starts at$49/year (better)€69/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs500K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsOther tools
VendoreLightUp–
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 to start free
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose Toolset if…

  • Developers and agencies building custom WordPress sites
  • Site builders creating custom post types and fields

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

Toolset

  • Custom post types
  • Custom fields
  • Custom templates and archives
  • Forms builder
  • Access control
  • WooCommerce integration

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

Toolset

  • Visual tools for custom post types and fields
  • Unlimited-site license available
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Updates and support last one year and then need renewal
  • No free version is offered

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

Toolset

  • 1 SiteStarts here

    €69/year

    1 website sites

    • One year of updates and support
    • Renewal €51 per year
  • 3 Sites

    €149/year

    3 websites sites

    • One year of updates and support
    • Renewal €111 per year
  • Unlimited Sites

    €299/year

    Unlimited sites

    • One year of updates and support
    • Renewal €224 per year

Meta Box vs Toolset questions

Is Meta Box better than Toolset?

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, Meta Box or Toolset?

Meta Box starts at $49/year and Toolset starts at €69/year.

Can I get Meta Box or Toolset 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

Toolset is a set of plugins for building custom post types, custom fields, forms, access control and templates in WordPress without coding.

Free version
No
Price
From €69/year
Category
Other tools

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