Custom WordPress dashboard layout for agency website clients.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $58/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Ultimate Dashboard
Ultimate Dashboard vs Uncanny Automator
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Ultimate Dashboard | Uncanny Automator |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $58/year | $20/month |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 50K+ (better) | 40K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 50% off |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Ultimate Dashboard | Uncanny Owl |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Ultimate Dashboard if…
- Agencies setting up client dashboards
- Site owners who want a simpler admin area
Choose Uncanny Automator if…
- Site owners who want to automate WordPress tasks without code
- Multisite networks needing one automation tool across many sites
Features
Ultimate Dashboard
- Dashboard widget control
- Login screen customizer
- Login redirect
- Custom admin pages
- Custom CSS
- Settings import and export
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
Ultimate Dashboard
- Free version on WordPress.org with 50,000+ active installations
- Dashboard widgets and login screen can be set up without code
- Login redirect hides /wp-admin/ from logged-out visitors on the free version
- Lightweight plugin with a focused feature set
- Multisite support needs the Unlimited Sites plan or higher
- Admin Menu Editor and Admin Bar Editor are only in the paid version
- Restricting widgets and pages to specific users or roles is a PRO feature
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
Ultimate Dashboard
1 SiteStarts here
$58/year
1 site
- 1 year of support and updates
- 20% renewal discount
- No multisite support
5 Sites
$98/year
5 sites
- 1 year of support and updates
- 20% renewal discount
- No multisite support
Unlimited Sites
$178/year
Unlimited sites
- 1 year of support and updates
- 20% renewal discount
- Multisite support
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
Ultimate Dashboard vs Uncanny Automator questions
Is Ultimate Dashboard better than Uncanny Automator?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Ultimate Dashboard or Uncanny Automator?
Ultimate Dashboard starts at $58/year and Uncanny Automator starts at $20/month.
Can I get Ultimate Dashboard 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
