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Smart Tabs vs WP Simple Pay

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 TabsWP Simple Pay
Our scoreNot rated8/10
Starts at$49/year (better)$49.50/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs–8K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorShapedPluginWP Simple Pay
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
Smart Tabs reviewVisit Smart Tabs (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Simple Pay if…

  • Small businesses taking one-off payments on WordPress
  • Freelancers and consultants selling services
WP Simple Pay reviewVisit WP Simple Pay (opens in a new tab)

Features

Smart Tabs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Smart Tabs vs WP Simple Pay questions

Is Smart Tabs better than WP Simple Pay?

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 WP Simple Pay?

Smart Tabs starts at $49/year and WP Simple Pay starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Smart Tabs 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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