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 WooCommerce Bookings
Charitable wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Charitable | WooCommerce Bookings |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $69/year (better) | $249/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | eCommerce | eCommerce |
| Vendor | WPCharitable | WooCommerce |
| 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 to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Choose WooCommerce Bookings if…
- Service businesses selling appointments
- Rental and class sellers on WooCommerce
Features
Charitable
- Customizable donation forms
- Full donation management
- Recurring donations
- Payment gateways
- Donor dashboard and receipts
- Peer to peer fundraising
WooCommerce Bookings
- Bookable time slots
- Staff and resource availability
- Group and individual pricing
- Google Calendar sync
- Any WooCommerce gateway
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
WooCommerce Bookings
- Official WooCommerce extension
- Works with any WooCommerce payment gateway
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No free version
- Requires a WooCommerce store
- Starts at $249 per year for one site
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
WooCommerce Bookings
1-year planStarts here
$249/year
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Charitable vs WooCommerce Bookings questions
Is Charitable better than WooCommerce Bookings?
On our comparison Charitable comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Charitable or WooCommerce Bookings?
Charitable starts at $69/year and WooCommerce Bookings starts at $249/year.
Can I get Charitable or WooCommerce Bookings cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
WooCommerce Bookings adds appointment, reservation and rental booking to a WooCommerce store.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $249/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WooCommerce Bookings