Smart Tabs vs WC Vendors

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

At a glance

FeatureSmart TabsWC Vendors
Our scoreNot rated8.2/10
Starts at$49/year (better)$99.50/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs–3K+
Last Black Friday–60% off
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorShapedPluginWcvendors
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Smart Tabs if…

  • WooCommerce stores with detailed product information
  • WordPress sites that need tabs or accordions
  • 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

Smart Tabs

  • WooCommerce product tabs
  • Tab types
  • Per-product tab content
  • Tab styles
  • Open tab by default
  • Import and export

WC Vendors

  • Unlimited vendors
  • Commission structures
  • Shipping options
  • Order management
  • Stripe Connect payouts
  • Vendor registration and approval

Pros and cons

Smart Tabs

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Works on WooCommerce product pages and general WordPress content
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Can disable plugin styling to match the theme
  • Some tab types and styling options need the Pro plan
  • Paid plans renew yearly for updates and support

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

Smart Tabs

  • Single SiteStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site

    • All Pro features
    • Standard support for 1 year
    • Automatic updates for 1 year
  • Five Sites

    $99/year

    5 sites

    • All Pro features
    • Priority support for 1 year
    • Automatic updates for 1 year
  • Unlimited Sites

    $199/year

    Unlimited sites

    • All Pro features
    • Priority support for 1 year
    • Automatic updates for 1 year

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

Smart Tabs vs WC Vendors questions

Is Smart Tabs better than WC Vendors?

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

Which is cheaper, Smart Tabs or WC Vendors?

Smart Tabs starts at $49/year and WC Vendors starts at $99.50/year.

Can I get Smart Tabs or WC Vendors cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WC Vendors was 60% off last year.

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