Top-Rated WordPress Donation Plugin for Faster and Easier Fundraising
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Charitable
Charitable vs Dokan
Charitable wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Charitable | Dokan |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.1/10 |
| Starts at | $69/year (better) | $119/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 30K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | eCommerce | eCommerce |
| Vendor | WPCharitable | weDevs |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Charitable if…
- Nonprofits running online donation campaigns
- Agencies building fundraising sites for clients
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Dokan if…
- WooCommerce owners launching a multi-vendor marketplace
- Agencies building marketplaces for clients
Features
Charitable
- Customizable donation forms
- Full donation management
- Recurring donations
- Payment gateways
- Donor dashboard and receipts
- Peer to peer fundraising
Dokan
- Frontend vendor dashboard
- Vendor withdrawals
- Commission types
- Order management
- Vendor analytics and reports
- Product bulk edit
- Premium modules
Pros and cons
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
Dokan
- Free version on WordPress.org with unlimited vendors
- Trustpilot rating of 4.5 from 265 reviews
- Wide range of premium modules for marketplace features
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Listed prices apply to the first purchase only; renewals cost more
- Subscriptions, auctions, and bookings need premium modules
- Some WordPress.org reviews report slow support and refund issues
Pricing plans
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
Dokan
StarterStarts here
$119/year
1 site
- 4 premium modules
- Product bulk edit
- Vendor analytics
Professional
$187/year
3 sites
- 23 premium modules
- Subscriptions and Rank Math SEO
- Vendor review and seller verification
Business
$349/year
5 sites
- 42+ premium modules
- Auctions and booking integration
- Request for quotation and product Q&A
What Reddit says
Charitable
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Dokan
Users comparing Dokan with WCFM and other multi-vendor options say its UI and vendor onboarding are easy to use. Several say it feels shallow for serious marketplaces, with limits on multi-currency support and membership controls.
Charitable vs Dokan questions
Is Charitable better than Dokan?
On our comparison Charitable comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Charitable or Dokan?
Charitable starts at $69/year and Dokan starts at $119/year.
Can I get Charitable or Dokan cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Dokan is a powerful plugin that allows you to create multi-vendor marketplaces on WordPress and WooCommerce.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $119/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Dokan