World's Best WordPress Search Plugin
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for SearchWP
SearchWP vs Uncanny Automator
Uncanny Automator wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | SearchWP | Uncanny Automator |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8.7/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $20/month |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 40K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 50% off |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | SearchWP | Uncanny Owl |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose SearchWP if…
- Online stores that need better product search
- Sites with custom post types or custom fields
Choose Uncanny Automator if…
- Site owners who want to automate WordPress tasks without code
- Multisite networks needing one automation tool across many sites
- You want to start free
Features
SearchWP
- Custom result ordering
- Custom fields and taxonomies
- WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads search
- Live AJAX search results
- PDF and office document search
- Search metrics and statistics
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
SearchWP
- Searches custom fields, taxonomies and custom post types
- Works with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
- Unlimited search queries on every plan
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No free version
- Only annual subscriptions are offered
- Priority support starts at the Pro plan
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
SearchWP
StandardStarts here
$99/year
1 site
- Unlimited search queries
- Unlimited search engines
- Standard support
Pro
$199/year
3 sites
- Everything in Standard
- Priority support
- Built for sites that sell products
All Access Bundle
$399/year
100 sites
- Includes SearchWP and WPFilters
- Unlimited WPFilters queries
- Unlimited WPFilters elements
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
SearchWP vs Uncanny Automator questions
Is SearchWP better than Uncanny Automator?
On our comparison Uncanny Automator comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, SearchWP or Uncanny Automator?
SearchWP starts at $99/year and Uncanny Automator starts at $20/month.
Can I get SearchWP or Uncanny Automator cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Uncanny Automator was 50% off last year.
Both products
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
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Uncanny Automator