Uncanny Automator vs wpDataTables

wpDataTables wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureUncanny AutomatorwpDataTables
Our score8.7/10 (better)6.9/10
Starts at$20/month$49/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days15 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs40K+60K+ (better)
Last Black Friday50% off70% off (better)
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorUncanny OwlMelograno Ventures
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

Choose wpDataTables if…

  • Sites that publish data tables or price lists
  • Teams that manage data in Excel or Google Sheets

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

wpDataTables

  • Excel-like table editor
  • Imports from many data sources
  • Dynamic charts
  • Search, filtering and export
  • Responsive tables
  • WooCommerce integration

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

wpDataTables

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Excel-like editor with merged cells and cell formatting
  • Imports from Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, JSON and XML
  • Lifetime licenses available for every paid tier
  • No trial version; the only refund option is a 15-day money-back guarantee
  • Webhooks start at the Pro plan and the public REST API needs Developer
  • WooCommerce integration is not included in Starter

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

wpDataTables

  • StarterStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site

    • 1 domain per year
    • Unlimited tables and charts
    • 1 year of premium support and updates
  • Standard

    $79/year

    1 site

    • WooCommerce integration
    • Folders and categories
    • Fixed headers and columns
  • Standard Lifetime

    $199 lifetime

    1 site

    • 1 domain
    • Lifetime premium support and updates
    • Same features as Standard

What Reddit says

Uncanny Automator

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

wpDataTables

Reddit posts about wpDataTables are mostly how-to questions on tables, charts and calculations, with little praise. The recurring complaints are search behaving unexpectedly, including a 2026 report that the search box stopped working after the download tools were turned off.

Uncanny Automator vs wpDataTables questions

Is Uncanny Automator better than wpDataTables?

On our comparison wpDataTables comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Uncanny Automator or wpDataTables?

Uncanny Automator starts at $20/month and wpDataTables starts at $49/year.

Can I get Uncanny Automator or wpDataTables cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Uncanny Automator was 50% off last year. wpDataTables was 70% 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

wpDataTables is a WordPress table plugin designed for easy and intuitive table creation and management, suitable for various types of users including businesses and developers.

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

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