Search, protect and maintain your documents for $59 a year.
FileDeck brings your document library and the work behind it into one plugin. Publish a searchable library for free. Add search inside files, private access, version history and review reminders with Pro, from $59/year for one site.
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- $59
- FileDeck Pro
- One site for a year, with content search, access control, versions and review reminders. It renews at $59.
- $199
- Document Library Pro Advanced
- Document Library Pro Advanced is $199/year for one site. The vendor source is linked below the comparison table.
- $140
- Less per year
- For organisations comparing content search, access control and versions, FileDeck Pro costs $140 less per year at the published prices.
01Why FileDeck
Why choose FileDeck?
Free
Start with the library you want.Four layouts, instant search, category and tag filters, sortable columns and unlimited documents are included in Free.
Pro
Make the contents searchable.Pro indexes supported PDFs and Office files stored on your site, with OCR for scanned PDFs included with Pro (enable OCR in the plugin).
Pro
Keep documents useful after publication.Review dates, reminders, versions, editing locks and an approval gate help you maintain the library as it grows.
02Compare
What each plan covers, by the job you need done.
FileDeck tiers are Free, Pro and AI & Governance. Document Library Pro has a free Lite version and paid plans, with file-content search, access control and versions in its Advanced plan.
| Requirement | FileDeck | Document Library Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Publish the library | ||
| Searchable table | Free | Lite available |
| Grid, folders and category/tag filters | Free | Paid |
| Find text inside files | ||
| Search supported file contents | Pro, $59/year | Advanced, $199/year |
| Search scanned PDFs | Pro with OCR enabled | Not supported by the advertised file-content search |
| Control and maintain documents | ||
| Restrict access; retain file versions | Pro | Advanced |
| Review dates and reminder digest | Pro | Check current workflow support against your requirements |
| Answer questions from the library | ||
| Cited AI answers | AI & Governance, from $119/year; provider usage extra | Not listed in the reviewed feature page |
Document Library Pro details come from its product and pricing page, reviewed 26 September 2026.
See FileDeck working before you decide: the live demo runs the real plugin on a sample library, so you can try the search, filters and layouts yourself.
03Moving across
Bring your existing library with you.
FileDeck Pro includes an importer for Document Library Lite and Pro. Bring across documents, descriptions, nested categories, tags and files, then check the result before replacing the library on your live page.
- 03.1Run the importerDocuments → Import & Export → Migrate. Choose to import as drafts if you want to review each document before it goes live.
- 03.2Check the resultReview access settings and existing links as part of the move, and confirm the categories, tags and files look right.
- 03.3Replace the live libraryWhen you are satisfied, place the Document Library block on your page in place of the old library.
See what the Document Library importer transfers. Free assisted migration is available if you want help: tell us about your library.
04Before you choose
The requirements to check.
List the file types you need searched, and whether any are scans. Decide who must be kept out of which documents, and how you want earlier versions and review dates handled. Then weigh the workflow and support you need alongside vendor history, and test both against your own documents.
05Questions
What buyers ask when comparing the two.
Does Document Library Pro’s longer history matter?
It may be part of your procurement criteria. You can evaluate FileDeck against your own documents using the live demo and free plugin; paid plans have a 30-day money-back guarantee. Compare the workflow and support you need, alongside vendor history.
What does FileDeck cost over three years?
Pro for one site is $177 at $59/year. Its published renewal policy keeps your renewal price the same. Hosting, tax and optional external services are separate.
Can I add AI later?
Yes. AI & Governance includes Pro and adds semantic search, cited answers and governance tools. AI usage is billed by your chosen provider.
06Next step
Choose FileDeck for a complete document workflow at $59/year.
See plans or test the library.
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Written by the FileDeck team. Competitor details are based on the sources linked here, reviewed 26 September 2026. Prices exclude applicable taxes and may change. Document Library Pro is a trademark of its respective owner. FileDeck is not affiliated with Document Library Pro or its vendor; this is an independent comparison — tell us if anything here is out of date.