Charitable vs Ultimate Store Kit

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureCharitableUltimate Store Kit
Our score8.7/10 (better)7.9/10
Starts at$69/year$49/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days60 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs10K+ (better)3K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorWPCharitableBdThemes
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Charitable if…

  • Nonprofits running online donation campaigns
  • Agencies building fundraising sites for clients

Choose Ultimate Store Kit if…

  • WooCommerce store owners who use Elementor
  • Designers building custom shop layouts
  • 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

Ultimate Store Kit

  • 80+ WooCommerce widgets
  • Product filters
  • Variation swatches
  • Account dashboard
  • Checkout customisation
  • Compare products

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

Ultimate Store Kit

  • Free version includes WooCommerce widgets
  • 80+ widgets listed
  • Lifetime plans available
  • 60-day money-back guarantee
  • Account, checkout and filter features need the Pro plan
  • Works with Elementor only

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

Ultimate Store Kit

  • PersonalStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site

    • Standard support
    • Exclusive features
    • No white label branding
  • Business

    $99/year

    5 sites

    • Priority support
    • No white label branding
  • Personal

    $99 lifetime

    1 site

    • Standard support
    • Exclusive features

Charitable vs Ultimate Store Kit questions

Is Charitable better than Ultimate Store Kit?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, Charitable or Ultimate Store Kit?

Charitable starts at $69/year and Ultimate Store Kit starts at $49/year.

Can I get Charitable or Ultimate Store Kit 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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