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Barn2 Plugins8.3/10Charitable8.7/10

Barn2 Plugins vs Charitable

Charitable wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureBarn2 PluginsCharitable
Our score8.3/108.7/10 (better)
Starts at$399/year$69/year (better)
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorBarn2WPCharitable
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Barn2 Plugins if…

  • WooCommerce store owners using several plugins
  • Agencies managing multiple client sites
Barn2 Plugins reviewVisit Barn2 Plugins (opens in a new tab)

Choose Charitable if…

  • Nonprofits running online donation campaigns
  • Agencies building fundraising sites for clients
  • You want to start free
  • You want the lower starting price
Charitable reviewVisit Charitable (opens in a new tab)

Features

Barn2 Plugins

  • Full plugin suite
  • Single license key
  • Future plugins included
  • Priority support
  • Free setup
  • Exclusive discounts

Charitable

  • Customizable donation forms
  • Full donation management
  • Recurring donations
  • Payment gateways
  • Donor dashboard and receipts
  • Peer to peer fundraising

Pros and cons

Barn2 Plugins

  • One license key covers all plugins
  • Includes plugins released during the subscription
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • No free version
  • Entry price is $399 per year for a single site
  • Subscription is billed annually

Charitable

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Unlimited campaigns and donors on every paid plan
  • No transaction fees on the Basic plan
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Peer to peer fundraising and crowdfunding need the Pro plan at 199 per year
  • Multisite and client management need the Elite plan at 299 per year
  • Paid plans are annual subscriptions

Pricing plans

Barn2 Plugins

  • 1 SiteStarts here

    $399/year

    1 site sites

    • 19 current and future plugins
    • Free setup for up to 3 plugins
    • Updates and priority support

  • 5 Sites

    $499/year

    5 sites sites

    • 19 current and future plugins
    • Free setup for up to 3 plugins
    • Updates and priority support

  • 50 Sites

    $699/year

    50 sites sites

    • 19 current and future plugins
    • Free setup for up to 3 plugins
    • Updates and priority support

Charitable

  • BasicStarts here

    $69/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited campaigns
    • Unlimited donors
    • No transaction fees

  • Plus

    $99/year

    1 site

    • Recurring donations
    • Annual receipts
    • Gift Aid

  • Pro

    $199/year

    1 site

    • Peer to peer fundraising
    • Crowdfunding
    • Stripe Connect

Barn2 Plugins vs Charitable questions

Is Barn2 Plugins better than Charitable?

On our comparison Charitable comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Barn2 Plugins or Charitable?

Barn2 Plugins starts at $399/year and Charitable starts at $69/year.

Can I get Barn2 Plugins or Charitable 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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