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Uncanny Automator8.7/10WP Activity Log7.4/10

Uncanny Automator vs WP Activity Log

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureUncanny AutomatorWP Activity Log
Our score8.7/10 (better)7.4/10
Starts at$20/month$139/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs40K+–
Last Black Friday50% off–
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorUncanny OwlWP Activity Log
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Uncanny Automator if…

  • Site owners who want to automate WordPress tasks without code
  • Multisite networks needing one automation tool across many sites
Uncanny Automator reviewVisit Uncanny Automator (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Activity Log if…

  • Site owners who need an audit trail of admin activity
  • Agencies managing client sites
WP Activity Log reviewVisit WP Activity Log (opens in a new tab)

Features

Uncanny Automator

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

WP Activity Log

  • Activity tracking
  • Search and export
  • Alerts
  • Live user sessions
  • Scheduled reports
  • External log storage

Pros and cons

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

WP Activity Log

  • Free version available
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Enterprise plans can store logs in an external database and mirror them to SIEM tools
  • Premium plan adds alerts, session management, and scheduled reports
  • Alerts, live sessions, and scheduled reports need the Premium plan
  • External log storage and SIEM mirroring need the Enterprise plan
  • Pricing is per site license, with a higher tier for multi-site coverage

Pricing plans

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

WP Activity Log

  • PremiumStarts here

    $139/year

    1 site

    • Advanced search filters
    • Scheduled email reports
    • Email, SMS, and Slack notifications

  • Enterprise

    $189/year

    1 site

    • Save activity log in an external database
    • Mirror logs to Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, and Loggly
    • Write activity log to a file or syslog

  • Enterprise Support +

    $249/year

    1 site

    • Priority support
    • Guaranteed response within 6 working hours
    • Enterprise plan features

Uncanny Automator vs WP Activity Log questions

Is Uncanny Automator better than WP Activity Log?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, Uncanny Automator or WP Activity Log?

Uncanny Automator starts at $20/month and WP Activity Log starts at $139/year.

Can I get Uncanny Automator or WP Activity Log cheaper on Black Friday?

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

Both products

Uncanny Automator

8.7/10

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

WP Activity Log

7.4/10

The WP Activity Log plugin keeps a comprehensive activity log of every change that happens on your WordPress websites & multisite networks.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $139/year
Category
Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WP Activity Log

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