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 ShopEngine
ShopEngine 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 | ShopEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.3/10 |
| Starts at | $69/year | $54/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | eCommerce | eCommerce |
| Vendor | WPCharitable | Wpmet |
| 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
Choose ShopEngine if…
- WooCommerce stores redesigning product pages
- Store owners who want a custom checkout
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Charitable
- Customizable donation forms
- Full donation management
- Recurring donations
- Payment gateways
- Donor dashboard and receipts
- Peer to peer fundraising
ShopEngine
- Multistep checkout
- Variation swatches
- Quick view
- Product comparison
- Flash sale countdown
- Currency switcher
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
ShopEngine
- Free version on WordPress.org with 70+ WooCommerce widgets
- Works with both Elementor and Gutenberg
- Unlimited-site plan available
- Requires WooCommerce
- Lifetime Single plan costs $135, versus $54 per year
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
ShopEngine
SingleStarts here
$54/year
1 site sites
- 70+ widgets
- 40+ templates
- 20+ add-ons
5 Sites
$120/year
5 sites sites
- 70+ widgets
- 40+ templates
- 20+ add-ons
Unlimited
$210/year
Unlimited sites
- 70+ widgets
- 40+ templates
- 20+ add-ons
Charitable vs ShopEngine questions
Is Charitable better than ShopEngine?
On our comparison ShopEngine comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Charitable or ShopEngine?
Charitable starts at $69/year and ShopEngine starts at $54/year.
Can I get Charitable or ShopEngine cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
ShopEngine is a WooCommerce builder for product, shop and checkout pages, working with Elementor or Gutenberg.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $54/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ShopEngine