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FooEvents for WooCommerce vs WP Simple Pay

WP Simple Pay wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureFooEvents for WooCommerceWP Simple Pay
Our scoreNot rated8/10
Starts at$169/year$49.50/year (better)
Free version–Yes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–8K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorFooeventsWP Simple Pay
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose FooEvents for WooCommerce if…

  • WooCommerce stores selling event tickets
  • Event organisers who want no ticket commission
FooEvents for WooCommerce reviewVisit FooEvents for WooCommerce (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Simple Pay if…

  • Small businesses taking one-off payments on WordPress
  • Freelancers and consultants selling services
  • You want to start free
  • You want the lower starting price
WP Simple Pay reviewVisit WP Simple Pay (opens in a new tab)

Features

FooEvents for WooCommerce

  • WooCommerce checkout
  • No ticket fees
  • Custom branded tickets
  • Free check-in apps
  • Multiple ticket types
  • Export attendees

WP Simple Pay

  • Stripe payment forms
  • Drag and drop form builder
  • Subscriptions
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Coupons
  • Transactions and subscriptions list

Pros and cons

FooEvents for WooCommerce

  • No per-ticket commission or platform fees
  • Uses the WooCommerce checkout, payment gateways, and stock tools
  • Free iOS and Android check-in apps
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Each domain needs its own license
  • Updates and support stop after 12 months unless the subscription is renewed
  • No free trial; the 14-day money-back guarantee is the only trial option

WP Simple Pay

  • Free Lite version on WordPress.org, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 118 reviews, with subscriptions included
  • No transaction fees charged by the plugin on paid plans, per the pricing page
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Lite version adds a 3% fee per transaction on top of Stripe fees
  • Requires a Stripe account
  • Refunds from WordPress, installment plans and free trials need the Professional plan or higher
  • Renewals are at full price after introductory pricing

Pricing plans

FooEvents for WooCommerce

  • Basic BundleStarts here

    $169/year

    1 domain sites

    • 12 months of support and updates
    • Downloadable plugin files

  • Bookings Bundle

    $199/year

    1 domain sites

    • 12 months of support and updates
    • Downloadable plugin files

  • Premium Bundle

    $249/year

    1 domain sites

    • 12 months of support and updates
    • Downloadable plugin files

WP Simple Pay

  • PersonalStarts here

    $49.50/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited payment forms and transactions
    • Apple Pay and Google Pay
    • Subscriptions with Stripe

  • Plus

    $99.50/year

    3 sites

    • Automatic billing and renewal reminders
    • User-managed subscriptions
    • Upcoming invoice emails

  • Professional

    $199.50/year

    10 sites

    • Refunds from WordPress
    • Installment plans and free trials
    • Location-based tax rates

FooEvents for WooCommerce vs WP Simple Pay questions

Is FooEvents for WooCommerce better than WP Simple Pay?

On our comparison WP Simple Pay comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, FooEvents for WooCommerce or WP Simple Pay?

FooEvents for WooCommerce starts at $169/year and WP Simple Pay starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get FooEvents for WooCommerce or WP Simple Pay 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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