Essential Addons for Elementor vs ShopEngine

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureEssential Addons for ElementorShopEngine
Our score7.4/108.3/10 (better)
Starts at$3.75/month$54/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs1M+ (better)100K+
Last Black Friday40% off–
CategoryPage builderseCommerce
VendorEssential AddonsWpmet
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Essential Addons for Elementor if…

  • Elementor users building business or marketing sites
  • WooCommerce stores that need layout widgets

Choose ShopEngine if…

  • WooCommerce stores redesigning product pages
  • Store owners who want a custom checkout

Features

Essential Addons for Elementor

  • 120+ Elementor elements
  • Element control
  • WooCommerce widgets
  • Ready Elementor templates
  • Header and footer builder
  • Pro extensions
  • WPML compatibility

ShopEngine

  • Multistep checkout
  • Variation swatches
  • Quick view
  • Product comparison
  • Flash sale countdown
  • Currency switcher

Pros and cons

Essential Addons for Elementor

  • Free version is listed on WordPress.org with 4.9 out of 5 stars
  • Widgets can be switched off individually to keep pages light
  • Works with the free and Pro versions of Elementor
  • Lifetime Unlimited plan is a one-time payment
  • Many widgets and extensions need the paid Pro license
  • Updates and support stop when a subscription license expires
  • Homepage prices are shown with a limited-time Halloween discount

ShopEngine

  • Free version on WordPress.org with 70+ WooCommerce widgets
  • Works with both Elementor and Gutenberg
  • Unlimited-site plan available
  • Requires WooCommerce
  • Lifetime Single plan costs $135, versus $54 per year

Pricing plans

Essential Addons for Elementor

  • 1 WebsiteStarts here

    $3.75/month

    1 site

    • 100+ widgets
    • 15+ extensions
    • 1 year of support and updates
  • Unlimited

    $6.99/month

    Unlimited sites

    • 100+ widgets
    • 15+ extensions
    • 3 months of Templately PRO
  • Lifetime Unlimited

    $194.99 lifetime

    Unlimited sites

    • Lifetime support and updates
    • 100+ widgets
    • 6 months of Templately PRO

ShopEngine

  • SingleStarts here

    $54/year

    1 site sites

    • 70+ widgets
    • 40+ templates
    • 20+ add-ons
  • 5 Sites

    $120/year

    5 sites sites

    • 70+ widgets
    • 40+ templates
    • 20+ add-ons
  • Unlimited

    $210/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 70+ widgets
    • 40+ templates
    • 20+ add-ons

What Reddit says

Essential Addons for Elementor

Reddit threads about Essential Addons for Elementor mostly report security problems, including a 2024 vulnerability reported to affect over two million sites and a 2023 mass infection. A 2026 post also reports a critical error and white screen after activation, and the developer team has posted a community check-in.

ShopEngine

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Essential Addons for Elementor vs ShopEngine questions

Is Essential Addons for Elementor better than ShopEngine?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, Essential Addons for Elementor or ShopEngine?

Essential Addons for Elementor starts at $3.75/month and ShopEngine starts at $54/year.

Can I get Essential Addons for Elementor or ShopEngine cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Essential Addons for Elementor was 40% off last year.

Both products

ShopEngine is a WooCommerce builder for product, shop and checkout pages, working with Elementor or Gutenberg.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $54/year
Category
eCommerce

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