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 WC Vendors
Charitable wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Charitable | WC Vendors |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.2/10 |
| Starts at | $69/year (better) | $99.50/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ (better) | 3K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 60% off |
| Category | eCommerce | eCommerce |
| Vendor | WPCharitable | Wcvendors |
| 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 WC Vendors if…
- Store owners building a WooCommerce marketplace
- Stores that want a simpler setup than larger multi-vendor suites
Features
Charitable
- Customizable donation forms
- Full donation management
- Recurring donations
- Payment gateways
- Donor dashboard and receipts
- Peer to peer fundraising
WC Vendors
- Unlimited vendors
- Commission structures
- Shipping options
- Order management
- Stripe Connect payouts
- Vendor registration and approval
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 Vendors
- Unlimited vendors and products on every plan
- Free version on WordPress.org
- A Reddit user says the vendor experience is clean
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Each licence covers one production domain, with up to 3 staging sites
- No WordPress Multisite support
- Auctions and bookings need the Business plan
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 Vendors
ProStarts here
$99.50/year
1 site sites
- Unlimited vendors and vendor products
- Flat rate and table rate shipping
- Automated taxes
Growth
$199.50/year
1 site sites
- WooCommerce Subscriptions integration
- Vendor memberships
- Approval workflow
Business
$299.50/year
1 site sites
- WooCommerce Bookings integration
- Simple Auctions integration
- Bookable products
Charitable vs WC Vendors questions
Is Charitable better than WC Vendors?
On our comparison Charitable comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Charitable or WC Vendors?
Charitable starts at $69/year and WC Vendors starts at $99.50/year.
Can I get Charitable or WC Vendors cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WC Vendors was 60% off last year.
Both products
Create a WooCommerce multi-vendor marketplace fast with WC Vendors.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99.50/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WC Vendors