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AidWP Stripe Donations8.3/10WC Vendors8.2/10

AidWP Stripe Donations vs WC Vendors

AidWP Stripe Donations wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureAidWP Stripe DonationsWC Vendors
Our score8.3/10 (better)8.2/10
Starts at$59.99/year (better)$99.50/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs800+3K+ (better)
Last Black Friday–60% off
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorAidWP Stripe DonationsWcvendors
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose AidWP Stripe Donations if…

  • Charities and community groups collecting donations
  • Sites that need a simple Stripe payment form without WooCommerce
  • You want the lower starting price
AidWP Stripe Donations reviewVisit AidWP Stripe Donations (opens in a new tab)

Choose WC Vendors if…

  • Store owners building a WooCommerce marketplace
  • Stores that want a simpler setup than larger multi-vendor suites
WC Vendors reviewVisit WC Vendors (opens in a new tab)

Features

AidWP Stripe Donations

  • Stripe donation form
  • Multiple donation amounts
  • Multiple donation items
  • Currency setting
  • Responsive form
  • Card and PayPal payments

WC Vendors

  • Unlimited vendors
  • Commission structures
  • Shipping options
  • Order management
  • Stripe Connect payouts
  • Vendor registration and approval

Pros and cons

AidWP Stripe Donations

  • Free version listed on WordPress.org
  • Simple setup with a single shortcode
  • Plans are priced per domain, with all features included
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • The money-back guarantee applies only when a problem cannot be resolved
  • Requires Stripe API keys and HTTPS for live payments
  • Lifetime plans cost more than three times the yearly price for a single site

WC Vendors

  • Unlimited vendors and products on every plan
  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • A Reddit user says the vendor experience is clean
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Each licence covers one production domain, with up to 3 staging sites
  • No WordPress Multisite support
  • Auctions and bookings need the Business plan

Pricing plans

AidWP Stripe Donations

  • Single SiteStarts here

    $59.99/year

    1 site

    • 1 domain license
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

  • Agency

    $149.99/year

    5 sites

    • 5 domain license
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

  • Enterprise

    $339.99/year

    20 sites

    • 20 domain license
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

WC Vendors

  • ProStarts here

    $99.50/year

    1 site sites

    • Unlimited vendors and vendor products
    • Flat rate and table rate shipping
    • Automated taxes

  • Growth

    $199.50/year

    1 site sites

    • WooCommerce Subscriptions integration
    • Vendor memberships
    • Approval workflow

  • Business

    $299.50/year

    1 site sites

    • WooCommerce Bookings integration
    • Simple Auctions integration
    • Bookable products

AidWP Stripe Donations vs WC Vendors questions

Is AidWP Stripe Donations better than WC Vendors?

On our comparison AidWP Stripe Donations comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, AidWP Stripe Donations or WC Vendors?

AidWP Stripe Donations starts at $59.99/year and WC Vendors starts at $99.50/year.

Can I get AidWP Stripe Donations or WC Vendors cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WC Vendors was 60% off last year.

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