ShopEngine vs SureCart

ShopEngine wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureShopEngineSureCart
Our score8.3/10 (better)8.2/10
Starts at$54/year (better)$199/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansFree + paid plans
Active installs100K+ (better)80K+
Last Black Friday–50% off
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorWpmetSureCart (Brainstorm Force)
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose ShopEngine if…

  • WooCommerce stores redesigning product pages
  • Store owners who want a custom checkout
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose SureCart if…

  • Small stores selling products, downloads or services
  • Agencies running client stores

Features

ShopEngine

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

SureCart

  • Checkout and tax
  • Subscriptions
  • Revenue boosters
  • Global payments
  • Agency suite
  • Licensing platform
  • Developer resources

Pros and cons

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

SureCart

  • Every plan includes the same features with no feature restrictions
  • Free Launch plan is available with no monthly fee
  • Built-in subscriptions, licensing and affiliate tools in one plugin
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Free Launch plan charges a 2.9% transaction fee
  • One-click affiliate payouts are listed as in development

Pricing plans

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

SureCart

  • Pro, 1 storeStarts here

    $199/year

    1 site

    • No transaction fee
    • All features included
    • Lifetime option at $699 one-time
  • Pro, 5 stores

    $249/year

    5 sites

    • No transaction fee
    • All features included
    • Lifetime option at $1,199 one-time
  • Pro, Unlimited

    $399/year

    Unlimited sites

    • No transaction fee
    • All features included
    • Lifetime option at $1,999 one-time

What Reddit says

ShopEngine

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

SureCart

Reddit users are split on SureCart: some like its all-in-one approach and its subscription pricing without a yearly fee, while others question its reliance on SureCart's own servers and its need for Stripe. Many threads compare it with WooCommerce, and a few raise doubts about lifetime deals and unexpected user roles.

ShopEngine vs SureCart questions

Is ShopEngine better than SureCart?

On our comparison ShopEngine comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, ShopEngine or SureCart?

ShopEngine starts at $54/year and SureCart starts at $199/year.

Can I get ShopEngine or SureCart cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. SureCart was 50% 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

SureCart

8.2/10

SureCart is an all-in-one eCommerce solution for WordPress, providing features like subscriptions, invoicing, and order management, enabling businesses to sell effectively online.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $199/year
Category
eCommerce

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