SCF plugin for WordPress - Siver vs Gold version
SCF Silver vs. SCF Gold – Which Edition Fits Your Site?
Super Custom Fields ships in two editions. Both share the same familiar interface and helper functions, but each one is tuned for a different stage of your project. Use this guide to decide when the free Silver edition is enough and when upgrading to Gold unlocks meaningful gains.
Shared Foundation
- Modern, rebranded admin menus with recipe gallery access.
- Core field types for text, media, relationships, layout helpers, and UI notices.
- Local JSON sync, REST Explorer, and WP-CLI commands for consistent workflows.
- Always-on activation—no license keys or remote checks.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | SCF Silver | SCF Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Core field types (text, media, relationships, layout) | Included | Included |
| Recipe gallery + shortcode renderers | Included | Expanded with Gold-only layouts |
| Advanced field types (Repeater, Flexible Content, Gallery, Clone) | — | Included |
| Multiple options pages with visual builder | Single global options context | Unlimited branded panels |
| WooCommerce HPOS integrations | — | Included |
| GUI import/export for field groups | Manual JSON sync | Point-and-click transfers |
| Priority support | Community resources | Direct assistance |
Recommended Scenarios
- Personal or brochure sites: Silver covers everything needed for structured content plus quick recipe drop-ins.
- Client retainers and content hubs: Start on Silver, then upgrade to Gold when you need repeaters or flexible layouts to avoid custom coding.
- WooCommerce, membership, or multi-brand networks: Go straight to Gold for options pages, HPOS support, and GUI import/export.
How Upgrading Works
Install SCF Gold alongside your existing site, activate it, and your current field groups keep working. All helper functions and recipes stay intact—you simply unlock the premium modules and UI panels. Downgrading later is as easy as deactivating the Gold plugin if a project no longer needs those extras.
