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Charitable8.7/10WCBoost Variation Swatches

Charitable vs WCBoost Variation Swatches

WCBoost Variation Swatches wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureCharitableWCBoost Variation Swatches
Our score8.7/10Not rated
Starts at$69/year$39/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs10K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorWPCharitableWCBoost
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Charitable if…

  • Nonprofits running online donation campaigns
  • Agencies building fundraising sites for clients
Charitable reviewVisit Charitable (opens in a new tab)

Choose WCBoost Variation Swatches if…

  • WooCommerce stores with variable products
  • Stores that want swatches without a theme change
  • You want the lower starting price
WCBoost Variation Swatches reviewVisit WCBoost Variation Swatches (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

WCBoost Variation Swatches

  • Color, image, and button swatches
  • Automatic dropdown conversion
  • Global attribute swatches
  • Invalid swatch handling
  • Tooltips and sizing
  • Shop page swatches

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

WCBoost Variation Swatches

  • Free version on WordPress.org with color, image, and button swatches
  • Dropdowns convert to button swatches automatically after activation
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
  • Lifetime single-site license available
  • Shop and archive page swatches need the paid version
  • Disabling out-of-stock swatches needs the paid version
  • Yearly plans are billed per year and renew for continued updates

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

WCBoost Variation Swatches

  • SingleStarts here

    $39/year

    1 site

    • 1 year of updates and support
    • Premium support
    • Billed yearly

  • Group

    $129/year

    5 sites

    • 1 year of updates and support
    • Premium support
    • Billed yearly

  • Unlimited

    $249/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 1 year of updates and support
    • Premium support
    • Billed yearly

Charitable vs WCBoost Variation Swatches questions

Is Charitable better than WCBoost Variation Swatches?

On our comparison WCBoost Variation Swatches comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Charitable or WCBoost Variation Swatches?

Charitable starts at $69/year and WCBoost Variation Swatches starts at $39/year.

Can I get Charitable or WCBoost Variation Swatches 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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