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Charitable8.7/10WC Key Manager7.9/10

Charitable vs WC Key Manager

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

At a glance

FeatureCharitableWC Key Manager
Our score8.7/10 (better)7.9/10
Starts at$69/year (better)$99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs10K+ (better)200+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorWPCharitableWC Key Manager
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot 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
Charitable reviewVisit Charitable (opens in a new tab)

Choose WC Key Manager if…

  • WooCommerce stores selling software license keys
  • Digital product sellers that need gift cards or PIN codes
WC Key Manager reviewVisit WC Key Manager (opens in a new tab)

Features

Charitable

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

WC Key Manager

  • Key generation and patterns
  • Automatic key delivery
  • Expiry and activation limits
  • CSV import
  • REST API
  • Subscription sync

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

WC Key Manager

  • Free version on WordPress.org covers manual and generated keys, CSV import, and the REST API
  • Paid version adds WooCommerce Subscriptions sync and key encryption
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
  • Variable products, encryption, SMS, and webhooks need a paid plan
  • Multivendor support currently works only with Dokan
  • Only 2 reviews on WordPress.org so far

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

WC Key Manager

  • PersonalStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site

    • 1 year of updates
    • 1 year of support
    • 24/7 customer support

  • Developer

    $199/year

    5 sites

    • 1 year of updates
    • 1 year of support
    • 24/7 customer support

  • Agency

    $299/year

    10 sites

    • 1 year of updates
    • 1 year of support
    • 24/7 customer support

Charitable vs WC Key Manager questions

Is Charitable better than WC Key Manager?

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, Charitable or WC Key Manager?

Charitable starts at $69/year and WC Key Manager starts at $99/year.

Can I get Charitable or WC Key Manager cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

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