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Meta Box8.6/10WP Portfolio

Meta Box vs WP Portfolio

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureMeta BoxWP Portfolio
Our score8.6/10Not rated
Starts at$49/year$39/year (better)
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs500K+–
Last Black Friday–25% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendoreLightUpBrainstorm Force
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
Meta Box reviewVisit Meta Box (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Portfolio if…

  • Designers and photographers showing their work
  • Agencies showcasing client sites
  • You want the lower starting price
WP Portfolio reviewVisit WP Portfolio (opens in a new tab)

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

WP Portfolio

  • 48+ demo portfolio sites
  • Shows images, videos and websites
  • Sortable categories
  • Tag support and shortcode layouts
  • REST API support
  • Unlimited website usage

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

WP Portfolio

  • Unlimited website usage on both plans
  • Lifetime option at 229 one-time
  • 48+ demo portfolio sites to import
  • No free version is listed on the pricing page
  • The lifetime plan costs about six years of the annual plan

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

WP Portfolio

  • AnnualStarts here

    $39/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 48+ inbuilt demo portfolio sites
    • Product updates
    • Premium support

  • Lifetime

    $229 lifetime

    Unlimited sites

    • 48+ inbuilt demo portfolio sites
    • Product updates
    • Premium support

Meta Box vs WP Portfolio questions

Is Meta Box better than WP Portfolio?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, Meta Box or WP Portfolio?

Meta Box starts at $49/year and WP Portfolio starts at $39/year.

Can I get Meta Box or WP Portfolio cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WP Portfolio was 25% off last year.

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
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Meta Box

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