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Modular DS7.8/10OttoKit8.5/10

Modular DS vs OttoKit

OttoKit wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureModular DSOttoKit
Our score7.8/108.5/10 (better)
Starts at€16/month$9/month (better)
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window15 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionOne-time payment
Active installs–90K+
Last Black Friday–57% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorModular DSBrainstorm Force
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Modular DS if…

  • Agencies managing many client WordPress sites
  • Freelancers who maintain several sites
Modular DS reviewVisit Modular DS (opens in a new tab)

Choose OttoKit if…

  • WordPress sites that need automation across other apps
  • Agencies managing several client sites
  • You want to start free
  • You want the lower starting price
OttoKit reviewVisit OttoKit (opens in a new tab)

Features

Modular DS

  • Safe updates
  • Backups
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Security analysis
  • Client reports
  • White label plugin

OttoKit

  • No-code workflow builder
  • WordPress connections
  • AI agents and human-in-the-loop steps
  • Branches, loops and delays
  • App integrations
  • Unlimited workflows on paid plans

Pros and cons

Modular DS

  • Central dashboard for updates, backups and uptime across many sites
  • Trustpilot reviewers rate it highly on average
  • Includes a 14-day free trial
  • White label option for agencies on every plan
  • Subscription pricing with no free version
  • A critical flaw in the Modular DS plugin (CVE-2026-23550) was reported as actively exploited in January 2026
  • Backup storage and check frequency depend on the plan

OttoKit

  • Free plan with 250 tasks per month and 20 workflows
  • Lifetime deals are offered alongside the monthly and annual plans
  • Business and Business Plus include unlimited WordPress connections
  • Paid plans include unlimited global variables and workflows
  • Free plan is limited to one site and 250 tasks per month
  • Pro plan is capped at 5 WordPress connections and 5,000 tasks per month
  • Trustpilot sample is small, at 14 reviews

Pricing plans

Modular DS

  • FreelanceStarts here

    €16/month

    10 sites

    • Weekly backups
    • 25 GB backup storage
    • Uptime monitor with 15-minute interval

  • Starter

    €34/month

    35 sites

    • Backups every 24 hours
    • 100 GB backup storage
    • Uptime monitor with 5-minute interval

  • Business

    €59/month

    75 sites

    • Backups every 24 hours
    • 250 GB backup storage
    • Discord and Slack notifications

OttoKit

  • Free

    Free

    1 site

    • 250 tasks per month
    • 20 workflows
    • All integrations

  • ProStarts here

    $9/month

    5 sites

    • 5,000 tasks per month
    • 5,000 table rows
    • 5 WordPress connections

  • Business

    $19/month

    Unlimited sites

    • 10,000 tasks per month
    • 5 workspaces
    • Unlimited WordPress connections

Modular DS vs OttoKit questions

Is Modular DS better than OttoKit?

On our comparison OttoKit comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Modular DS or OttoKit?

Modular DS starts at €16/month and OttoKit starts at $9/month.

Can I get Modular DS or OttoKit cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. OttoKit was 57% off last year.

Both products

OttoKit

8.5/10

OttoKit helps automate workflows across various applications including WordPress, allowing users to easily manage and streamline their tasks.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $9/month
Category
Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for OttoKit

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