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
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ShopEngine
ShopEngine vs WC Vendors
ShopEngine wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | ShopEngine | WC Vendors |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 (better) | 8.2/10 |
| Starts at | $54/year (better) | $99.50/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ (better) | 3K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 60% off |
| Category | eCommerce | eCommerce |
| Vendor | Wpmet | Wcvendors |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not 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 WC Vendors if…
- Store owners building a WooCommerce marketplace
- Stores that want a simpler setup than larger multi-vendor suites
Features
ShopEngine
- Multistep checkout
- Variation swatches
- Quick view
- Product comparison
- Flash sale countdown
- Currency switcher
WC Vendors
- Unlimited vendors
- Commission structures
- Shipping options
- Order management
- Stripe Connect payouts
- Vendor registration and approval
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
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
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
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
ShopEngine vs WC Vendors questions
Is ShopEngine better than WC Vendors?
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 WC Vendors?
ShopEngine starts at $54/year and WC Vendors starts at $99.50/year.
Can I get ShopEngine 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