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Search & Filter Pro vs WPVibe

Search & Filter Pro wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureSearch & Filter ProWPVibe
Our score8.8/108.8/10
Starts at$49/year (better)$99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs40K+90K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorSearchandfilterSeedProd
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
  • You want the lower starting price
Search & Filter Pro reviewVisit Search & Filter Pro (opens in a new tab)

Choose WPVibe if…

  • Site owners who manage WordPress through an AI assistant
  • Agencies running updates across many client sites
WPVibe reviewVisit WPVibe (opens in a new tab)

Features

Search & Filter Pro

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

WPVibe

  • Full REST API access
  • Multi-site updates
  • Draft and publish theme edits
  • Page builder support
  • WP-CLI-style commands
  • Lighthouse page audits
  • Approval for risky changes

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

WPVibe

  • Free plugin on WordPress.org with a full feature set
  • Connects Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through one setup
  • Theme edits go to a draft clone with an automatic backup before publishing
  • Free plan caps usage at 100 tool calls a day
  • Needs a separate AI client such as Claude or ChatGPT
  • No Trustpilot or G2 ratings found at the time of checking

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

WPVibe

  • Free

    Free

    Unlimited sites

    • Light daily allowance, full feature set
    • 100 tool calls a day
    • Connect as many WordPress sites as you need

  • ProStarts here

    $99/year

    • 500 tool calls a day
    • Priority support for production work
    • Early access to new features

  • Power

    $299/year

    • 2,000 tool calls a day
    • Built for theme edits and heavy build sessions
    • Priority support for high-volume site work

Search & Filter Pro vs WPVibe questions

Is Search & Filter Pro better than WPVibe?

On our comparison Search & Filter Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Search & Filter Pro or WPVibe?

Search & Filter Pro starts at $49/year and WPVibe starts at $99/year.

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

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

Search & Filter Pro

8.8/10

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
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Search & Filter Pro

WPVibe

8.8/10

WPVibe is a free WordPress plugin that connects AI assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor to a site.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $99/year
Category
Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WPVibe

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