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AidWP Stripe Donations8.3/10WP Simple Pay8.0/10

AidWP Stripe Donations vs WP Simple Pay

WP Simple Pay 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 DonationsWP Simple Pay
Our score8.3/10 (better)8/10
Starts at$59.99/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs800+8K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorAidWP Stripe DonationsWP Simple Pay
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
AidWP Stripe Donations reviewVisit AidWP Stripe Donations (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Simple Pay if…

  • Small businesses taking one-off payments on WordPress
  • Freelancers and consultants selling services
  • You want the lower starting price
WP Simple Pay reviewVisit WP Simple Pay (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

WP Simple Pay

  • Stripe payment forms
  • Drag and drop form builder
  • Subscriptions
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Coupons
  • Transactions and subscriptions list

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

WP Simple Pay

  • Free Lite version on WordPress.org, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 118 reviews, with subscriptions included
  • No transaction fees charged by the plugin on paid plans, per the pricing page
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Lite version adds a 3% fee per transaction on top of Stripe fees
  • Requires a Stripe account
  • Refunds from WordPress, installment plans and free trials need the Professional plan or higher
  • Renewals are at full price after introductory pricing

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

WP Simple Pay

  • PersonalStarts here

    $49.50/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited payment forms and transactions
    • Apple Pay and Google Pay
    • Subscriptions with Stripe

  • Plus

    $99.50/year

    3 sites

    • Automatic billing and renewal reminders
    • User-managed subscriptions
    • Upcoming invoice emails

  • Professional

    $199.50/year

    10 sites

    • Refunds from WordPress
    • Installment plans and free trials
    • Location-based tax rates

AidWP Stripe Donations vs WP Simple Pay questions

Is AidWP Stripe Donations better than WP Simple Pay?

On our comparison WP Simple Pay 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 WP Simple Pay?

AidWP Stripe Donations starts at $59.99/year and WP Simple Pay starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get AidWP Stripe Donations or WP Simple Pay cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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