JetSmartFilters vs Search & Filter Pro
Updated 14 Oct 2026. 17 features compared side by side.
Crocoblock's premium AJAX filter plugin for Elementor, Gutenberg, Bricks and Divi, with an indexer, SEO rules and many filter types for WooCommerce and CPTs.
Search and filter builder for posts, custom fields and WooCommerce products, with a free WP.org edition and a Pro version adding AJAX, ranges and…
Choose JetSmartFilters if…
- You need mobile filter drawer and colour & image swatches
- You want the more complete feature set (87/100 vs 79/100)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Choose Search & Filter Pro if…
- You want to start with a free version
- You want the lower entry price ($49/yr vs $75/yr)
JetSmartFilters includes 2 features that Search & Filter Pro lacks, including Colour & image swatches and Mobile filter drawer. Both include 13 of the 17 features we track. 1 feature is not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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JetSmartFilters Search & Filter ProFilter types6/65/6
Filters by WooCommerce categories, attributes, tags and any taxonomy.
Free version filters by categories, tags and taxonomies; Pro adds brands and attribute handling.
Range and check range filters handle product price.
Range fields (Pro only) power price sliders.
Native rating filter; on-sale and stock filtering need query settings (simple products only).
Stock status and on-sale are Pro; star rating field is listed as coming soon.
Meta fields from ACF, JetEngine, Pods and Meta Box can drive filters.
Deeper custom field search and ACF support (repeaters, flexible content) are Pro.
Search filter type, combinable with other filters.
Search field is free; autocomplete is Pro.
Visual filter shows colour or image swatches.
Colour picker field is listed as coming soon.
Shopper experience5/54/5
AJAX, page reload and mixed apply types.
AJAX filtering with instant live results is Pro only.
Indexer adds counters beside options, with auto or dynamic count.
Free has show_count for terms; Pro adds faceted counts that update with selections.
Active Filters, Active Tags and Remove Filters widgets.
Current selection control field is Pro; Reset is free.
Off-canvas filters on mobile via the separate Jet Offcanvas Column add-on for Elementor.
No off-canvas or mobile filter panel among field or control types.
Checkbox, select, radio, range, date, alphabet, visual, rating and more.
Dropdown, checkbox, radio and multi-select free; Pro adds button groups, sliders and a styles editor.
SEO & performance3/43/4
Permalink URL structure, aliases and SEO rules with titles and descriptions.
Pro can customise URL prefixes; no SEO titles, meta or indexable filter pages.
Optional indexer with auto re-indexing for chosen post types.
Indexer improves speed on large or complex sites.
Widgets and blocks for Elementor, Gutenberg, Bricks and Divi.
Blocks plus Elementor, Beaver Builder, GenerateBlocks, Bricks and Divi integrations.
No filter usage reports in the feature page or knowledge base.
No search or filter usage reports in docs or pricing.
Compatibility1/22/2
Not a WP.org plugin and no HPOS statement found; it does not handle orders.
Pro 3.1.1 removed the HPOS warning shown with WooCommerce.
Needs a provider (WooCommerce archive with selectors, builder grids or listings) rather than any theme loop.
Query location WooCommerce Shop works on classic and FSE shop pages.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
JetSmartFilters Premium
| JetSmartFilters (1 project) | $75 per year, 1 site |
|---|---|
| JetSmartFilters (unlimited) | $169 per year, Unlimited |
| All-Inclusive Plus | $249 per year, 1 site |
| Lifetime | $999 lifetime, Unlimited |
Search & Filter Pro Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Starter | $49 per year, 1 site |
| Professional | $99 per year, 3 sites |
| Developer | $219 per year, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
JetSmartFilters
No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).
Search & Filter Pro
1,751 downloads last week
Verdict
JetSmartFilters scores higher on our feature checklist (87/100 against 79/100) and includes mobile filter drawer and colour & image swatches that Search & Filter Pro does not. Only Search & Filter Pro has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
JetSmartFilters: via add-on. Search & Filter Pro: not included. Off-canvas filters on mobile via the separate Jet Offcanvas Column add-on for Elementor.
JetSmartFilters: included. Search & Filter Pro: not included. Visual filter shows colour or image swatches.
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FAQ
Which is better, JetSmartFilters or Search & Filter Pro?
JetSmartFilters scores higher on our feature checklist (87/100 against 79/100) and includes mobile filter drawer and colour & image swatches that Search & Filter Pro does not. Only Search & Filter Pro has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
JetSmartFilters includes 15 of the 17 features we track, against 14 for Search & Filter Pro. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is JetSmartFilters free?
JetSmartFilters is premium only. Paid plans start at $75/yr.
Is Search & Filter Pro free?
Search & Filter Pro has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $49/yr.
Feature data last changed 14 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to JetSmartFilters or Search & Filter Pro. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.