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Meta Box8.6/10WPCode8.9/10

Meta Box vs WPCode

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

At a glance

FeatureMeta BoxWPCode
Our score8.6/108.9/10 (better)
Starts at$49/year$49/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs500K+3M+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendoreLightUpWPCode
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
Meta Box reviewVisit Meta Box (opens in a new tab)

Choose WPCode if…

  • Site owners adding custom code without touching theme files
  • Agencies managing code across client sites
WPCode reviewVisit WPCode (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

WPCode

  • Unlimited snippets
  • Smart conditional logic
  • Snippet library
  • Safe error handling
  • Scheduled snippets
  • Conversion pixels
  • Client management

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

WPCode

  • Free version listed on WordPress.org
  • Paid plans include unlimited snippets
  • Safe error handling disables snippets that break the site
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Site limits are 1, 5, 25 and 100 across the four paid plans
  • Search & Replace and image optimization are only in the Bundle plan
  • Paid plans are listed as yearly prices only

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

WPCode

  • BasicStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site

    • Essential tools for code snippets management
    • Standard support

  • Plus

    $99/year

    5 sites

    • Great for businesses who want to do more

  • Pro

    $199/year

    25 sites

    • Everything needed to grow a business and audience
    • Conversion pixels and tracking

Meta Box vs WPCode questions

Is Meta Box better than WPCode?

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

Which is cheaper, Meta Box or WPCode?

Meta Box starts at $49/year and WPCode starts at $49/year.

Can I get Meta Box or WPCode 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
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Meta Box

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