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JetEngine vs Pods

Updated 22 Oct 2026. 18 features compared side by side.

Crocoblock's premium dynamic content plugin: post types, meta boxes, custom tables, relations, queries and listings for Elementor, Gutenberg and Bricks.

Est. installs~380K
From$75/yr
ModelPremium
Visit site Full profile
VS

Pods

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 (418)

Free, donation-funded framework for custom post types, taxonomies, fields, relationships, custom tables and templates, with optional Pods Pro add-ons.

Free installs100K+
From$49/yr
UpdatedAug 2026
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Choose JetEngine if…

  • You prefer the more widely used option

Choose Pods if…

  • You want to start with a free version
  • You want the lower entry price ($49/yr vs $75/yr)

JetEngine and Pods include the same 17 of the 18 features we track, so the choice comes down to pricing, approach and ecosystem.

At a glance

JetEngine
Pods
91/100
Feature score
89/100
17 of 18
Features included
17 of 18
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WordPress.org rating
4.8/5
n/a
Active installs
100K+
n/a
Support threads resolved
96%

Feature comparison

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Feature
JetEngine
Pods
Fields6/76/7
Visual field group builder KeyCreate field groups and assign them to content without code.
JetEngine Included

Meta boxes built in the JetEngine dashboard and assigned by visibility conditions.

Pods Included

Admin UI to create pods, groups and fields without code.

Wide range of field types KeyText, image, gallery, date, select, file, colour, map and more.
JetEngine Included

About 20 types incl. gallery, map, date/time, colour, icon picker and posts.

Pods Included

20+ field types with 25+ input types, including predefined option lists.

Repeater fields KeyRepeating rows of sub-fields.
JetEngine Included

Repeater field accepts nested fields of any type.

Pods Partial

Simple repeatable fields repeat one field; no repeating groups of sub-fields.

Flexible content layoutsChoose from layouts of fields to build page sections.
JetEngine Not included

No flexible-content layouts; repeaters and tab/accordion groups instead.

Pods Not included

No flexible content or layout field.

Relationship fields KeyLink posts, users or terms to each other.
JetEngine Included

One-to-one, one-to-many and many-to-many relations incl. users and terms.

Pods Included

Relationships to posts, terms, users, roles, comments or any database table.

Conditional logicShow fields based on other field values.
JetEngine Included

Per-field conditional logic rules in the meta box editor.

Pods Included

Free conditional logic for showing or hiding fields.

Options & settings pagesGlobal fields on admin settings pages.
JetEngine Included

Options pages collect global site settings.

Pods Included

Settings pages are a built-in content type.

Content modelling4/44/4
Custom post types KeyRegister post types from the admin.
JetEngine Included

Register and manage custom post types from the dashboard.

Pods Included

Register custom post types from the Pods admin.

Custom taxonomiesRegister taxonomies from the admin.
JetEngine Included

Register custom taxonomies and link them to post types.

Pods Included

Register custom taxonomies from the Pods admin.

User, term & comment fieldsFields on users, taxonomy terms and comments.
JetEngine Included

Meta boxes can target taxonomy terms and users as well as posts.

Pods Included

Extend users, taxonomies, media and comments with fields.

Custom database tablesStore field data in custom tables for speed.
JetEngine Included

Custom Content Types save each item to its own database table.

Pods Included

Advanced Content Types and Table Storage keep data in custom tables.

Displaying data4/44/4
Blocks & block bindings KeyShow fields in the block editor or build ACF-style blocks.
JetEngine Included

Dynamic blocks and listing grids for the block editor.

Pods Included

Block Bindings API support since Pods 3.2, plus six Pods blocks.

Front-end formsLet users create or edit content from the front end.
JetEngine Included

Profile Builder front-end post submission; forms via JetFormBuilder.

Pods Included

Pods Forms let visitors add or edit content on the front end.

Page builder dynamic dataUse field values in Elementor, Bricks, Breakdance or similar.
JetEngine Included

Dynamic tags and widgets for Elementor and Bricks; Divi listed too.

Pods Included

Elementor Pro and Bricks read Pods; free Beaver Themer add-on, Pro toolkit for others.

Listings & views without codeBuild lists, grids or templates of content without PHP.
JetEngine Included

Query Builder plus listing grids, maps, calendars and tables.

Pods Included

Pods Templates, list blocks and shortcodes show content without PHP.

Developer features3/33/3
REST API & GraphQL supportExpose fields through the REST API or WPGraphQL.
JetEngine Included

Per-field Show in REST API switch; CCT REST endpoints.

Pods Included

Fields can be exposed in the REST API; direct WPGraphQL integration.

Fields in code or JSONRegister or sync field groups in code or JSON files for version control.
JetEngine Partial

Skins Manager JSON export for transfer only; no file-based sync.

Pods Included

Pods, groups and fields can be registered from JSON or YAML files in the theme (2.9+).

Import & exportMove field groups and post types between sites.
JetEngine Included

Skins Manager exports CPTs, meta boxes, relations and queries as JSON.

Pods Included

Migrate Packages component imports and exports configurations as JSON.

Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?

Pricing compared

JetEngine Premium

JetEngine (1 site)$75 per year, 1 site
JetEngine (Unlimited)$169 per year, Unlimited
All-Inclusive$199 per year, 1 site
Lifetime$999 lifetime, Unlimited

Pods Freemium

Free$0
FreeFree per year, Unlimited
Pods Pro Basic Pack$49 per year, 1 site
Pods Pro Pro Pack$79 per year, 1 site

Downloads trend

JetEngine

No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).

Pods

3,858 downloads last week

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 22 Oct 2026

JetEngine and Pods are closely matched on features (91/100 and 89/100). Only Pods has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.

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FAQ

Which is better, JetEngine or Pods?

JetEngine and Pods are closely matched on features (91/100 and 89/100). Only Pods has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Which has more features?

They are level: both include 17 of the 18 custom fields & post types features we track.

Is JetEngine free?

JetEngine is premium only. Paid plans start at $75/yr.

Is Pods free?

Pods has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $49/yr.

Feature data last changed 22 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to JetEngine or Pods. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.