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Charitable8.7/10WooCommerce Marketplace

Charitable vs WooCommerce Marketplace

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

At a glance

FeatureCharitableWooCommerce Marketplace
Our score8.7/10Not rated
Starts at$69/year$29/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs10K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorWPCharitableWooCommerce Marketplace
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 WooCommerce Marketplace if…

  • WooCommerce store owners adding features
  • Merchants comparing payment or marketing extensions
  • You want the lower starting price
WooCommerce Marketplace reviewVisit WooCommerce Marketplace (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

WooCommerce Marketplace

  • Free core platform
  • Hundreds of extensions
  • Payment gateways
  • Developed by Woo
  • Curated collections

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 Marketplace

  • Core WooCommerce platform is free
  • Free extensions can be filtered from the marketplace
  • Extensions are grouped by category and business need
  • Each paid extension is priced separately, from $29 to $299 per year
  • Each extension has its own terms and support

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 Marketplace

  • Paid extension (lowest price)Starts here

    $29/year

    • Price varies by extension
    • Range is $29 to $299 per year per extension

Charitable vs WooCommerce Marketplace questions

Is Charitable better than WooCommerce Marketplace?

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

Which is cheaper, Charitable or WooCommerce Marketplace?

Charitable starts at $69/year and WooCommerce Marketplace starts at $29/year.

Can I get Charitable or WooCommerce Marketplace 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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