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 Smart Tabs
Smart Tabs wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Charitable | Smart Tabs |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $69/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 10K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | eCommerce | eCommerce |
| Vendor | WPCharitable | ShapedPlugin |
| 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 Smart Tabs if…
- WooCommerce stores with detailed product information
- WordPress sites that need tabs or accordions
- 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
Smart Tabs
- WooCommerce product tabs
- Tab types
- Per-product tab content
- Tab styles
- Open tab by default
- Import and export
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
Smart Tabs
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Works on WooCommerce product pages and general WordPress content
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Can disable plugin styling to match the theme
- Some tab types and styling options need the Pro plan
- Paid plans renew yearly for updates and support
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
Smart Tabs
Single SiteStarts here
$49/year
1 site
- All Pro features
- Standard support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
Five Sites
$99/year
5 sites
- All Pro features
- Priority support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
Unlimited Sites
$199/year
Unlimited sites
- All Pro features
- Priority support for 1 year
- Automatic updates for 1 year
Charitable vs Smart Tabs questions
Is Charitable better than Smart Tabs?
On our comparison Smart Tabs comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Charitable or Smart Tabs?
Charitable starts at $69/year and Smart Tabs starts at $49/year.
Can I get Charitable or Smart Tabs cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
WooCommerce Product Tabs & WordPress Tabs Builder
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Smart Tabs