Dokan is a powerful plugin that allows you to create multi-vendor marketplaces on WordPress and WooCommerce.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $119/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Dokan
Dokan vs WC Vendors
WC Vendors wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Dokan | WC Vendors |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $119/year | $99.50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 30K+ (better) | 3K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 60% off |
| Category | eCommerce | eCommerce |
| Vendor | weDevs | Wcvendors |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Dokan if…
- WooCommerce owners launching a multi-vendor marketplace
- Agencies building marketplaces for clients
Choose WC Vendors if…
- Store owners building a WooCommerce marketplace
- Stores that want a simpler setup than larger multi-vendor suites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Dokan
- Frontend vendor dashboard
- Vendor withdrawals
- Commission types
- Order management
- Vendor analytics and reports
- Product bulk edit
- Premium modules
WC Vendors
- Unlimited vendors
- Commission structures
- Shipping options
- Order management
- Stripe Connect payouts
- Vendor registration and approval
Pros and cons
Dokan
- Free version on WordPress.org with unlimited vendors
- Trustpilot rating of 4.5 from 265 reviews
- Wide range of premium modules for marketplace features
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Listed prices apply to the first purchase only; renewals cost more
- Subscriptions, auctions, and bookings need premium modules
- Some WordPress.org reviews report slow support and refund issues
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
Dokan
StarterStarts here
$119/year
1 site
- 4 premium modules
- Product bulk edit
- Vendor analytics
Professional
$187/year
3 sites
- 23 premium modules
- Subscriptions and Rank Math SEO
- Vendor review and seller verification
Business
$349/year
5 sites
- 42+ premium modules
- Auctions and booking integration
- Request for quotation and product Q&A
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
What Reddit says
Dokan
Users comparing Dokan with WCFM and other multi-vendor options say its UI and vendor onboarding are easy to use. Several say it feels shallow for serious marketplaces, with limits on multi-currency support and membership controls.
WC Vendors
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Dokan vs WC Vendors questions
Is Dokan better than WC Vendors?
On our comparison WC Vendors comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Dokan or WC Vendors?
Dokan starts at $119/year and WC Vendors starts at $99.50/year.
Can I get Dokan 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