Meta Box wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | Meta Box | wpDataTables |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 (better) | 6.9/10 |
| Starts at | $49/year | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 15 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 500K+ (better) | 60K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 70% off |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | eLightUp | Melograno Ventures |
| 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
StarterStarts here
$49/year
1 site
Standard
$79/year
1 site
Standard Lifetime
$199 lifetime
1 site
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Reddit posts about wpDataTables are mostly how-to questions on tables, charts and calculations, with little praise. The recurring complaints are search behaving unexpectedly, including a 2026 report that the search box stopped working after the download tools were turned off.
On our comparison Meta Box comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Meta Box starts at $49/year and wpDataTables starts at $49/year.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. wpDataTables was 70% 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.
wpDataTables is a WordPress table plugin designed for easy and intuitive table creation and management, suitable for various types of users including businesses and developers.
