Search & Filter Pro vs Uncanny Automator

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

At a glance

FeatureSearch & Filter ProUncanny Automator
Our score8.8/10 (better)8.7/10
Starts at$49/year$20/month
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs40K+40K+
Last Black Friday–50% off
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorSearchandfilterUncanny Owl
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Search & Filter Pro if…

  • Sites that filter posts or products by custom fields
  • Agencies building directory or listing sites

Choose Uncanny Automator if…

  • Site owners who want to automate WordPress tasks without code
  • Multisite networks needing one automation tool across many sites

Features

Search & Filter Pro

  • Search custom fields and post meta
  • AJAX results
  • Query builder and styles editor
  • Page builder integrations
  • Plugin integrations
  • Result ordering

Uncanny Automator

  • No-code automation
  • Uncanny Agent AI assistant
  • Multisite support
  • Custom User Fields addon
  • Restrict Content addon
  • User Lists addon
  • Dynamic Content addon

Pros and cons

Search & Filter Pro

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Works with ACF, Pods and Metabox fields
  • Agency plan covers 100 sites
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Starter plan covers one site only
  • WordPress.org reviews report no migration path from version 2.x to version 3.x
  • Free version filters are set up with shortcodes, per WordPress.org reviews

Uncanny Automator

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Rated 4.9/5 on WordPress.org by 40,000+ active sites
  • Multisite support on the Plus and Elite plans
  • Uncanny Agent usage is limited by plan and extra usage packs cost extra
  • Several addons are only included on the Plus and Elite plans
  • A WordPress.org support thread says the plugin listing does not make clear which features need a paid plan

Pricing plans

Search & Filter Pro

  • StarterStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site sites

    • Query builder and styles editor
    • Integrations with Elementor, Beaver Builder and WP Bakery
    • ACF, Pods and Metabox integrations
  • Professional

    $99/year

    3 sites sites

    • Everything in Starter
    • Priority support
    • Plugin updates for 1 year
  • Agency

    $219/year

    100 sites sites

    • Everything in Starter
    • Priority support
    • Plugin updates for 1 year

Uncanny Automator

  • BasicStarts here

    $20/month

    1 site

    • Uncanny Agent with standard monthly and anytime usage
    • 1 year of premium support and updates
  • Plus

    $30/month

    10 sites

    • Multisite support
    • Uncanny Agent with 2x usage
    • Custom User Fields, Restrict Content and User Lists addons
  • Elite

    $40/month

    50 sites

    • Multisite support
    • Uncanny Agent with 4x usage
    • Elite Integrations and Dynamic Content addons

Search & Filter Pro vs Uncanny Automator questions

Is Search & Filter Pro better than Uncanny Automator?

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

Which is cheaper, Search & Filter Pro or Uncanny Automator?

Search & Filter Pro starts at $49/year and Uncanny Automator starts at $20/month.

Can I get Search & Filter Pro or Uncanny Automator cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Uncanny Automator was 50% off last year.

Both products

Supercharged Search and Filtering for WordPress, allowing users to quickly find what they’re looking for with instant search and real-time filtering of custom fields, post meta, and taxonomies.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $49/year
Category
Admin & dev tools

Uncanny Automator allows you to connect your WordPress site and automate tasks between various plugins and apps, enhancing productivity without any coding.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $20/month
Category
Admin & dev tools

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