Meta Box wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | Meta Box | WP Grid Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $49/year (better) | $149/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | One-time payment |
| Active installs | 500K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | eLightUp | Wpgridbuilder |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Basic BundleStarts here
$49/year
1 site
Ultimate Bundle
$99/year
3 sites
Basic Bundle
$149/year
Unlimited sites
BasicStarts here
$149
1 site sites
Premium
$299
3 sites sites
Ultimate
$749
100 sites sites
On our comparison Meta Box comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Meta Box starts at $49/year and WP Grid Builder starts at $149/year.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WP Grid Builder was 30% off last year.
Access to all the powerful plugins you need to build custom fields & custom data for your WordPress websites, and the top-rated, expert support.
WP Grid Builder is a WordPress plugin for creating grids, layouts, and filters with a powerful admin interface.
