SureCart vs Whols

SureCart wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureSureCartWhols
Our score8.2/10 (better)7.5/10
Starts at$199/year$199 lifetime
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days–
BillingFree + paid plansLifetime deal
Active installs80K+ (better)3K+
Last Black Friday50% off–
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorSureCart (Brainstorm Force)HasThemes
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose SureCart if…

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

Choose Whols if…

  • WooCommerce stores selling to both wholesale and retail customers
  • Agencies building B2B stores for clients

Features

SureCart

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

Whols

  • B2B and B2C pricing
  • Registration and approval
  • Customer group management
  • Volume discounts
  • Lifetime updates
  • Premium support

Pros and cons

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

Whols

  • Lifetime plans with no yearly fee
  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Covers B2B and B2C pricing in one plugin
  • Volume discounts and customer groups
  • No free trial listed on the pricing page
  • Trustpilot profile for the vendor shows a 2.5 out of 5 score from 10 reviews
  • No money-back period listed on the pricing page

Pricing plans

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

Whols

  • PersonalStarts here

    $199 lifetime

    1 site

    • Personal and client websites
    • Lifetime updates
    • Premium support
  • Developer

    $299 lifetime

    5 sites

    • Up to 5 websites
    • Lifetime updates
    • Premium support
  • Agency

    $399 lifetime

    Unlimited sites

    • Unlimited websites
    • Lifetime updates
    • Premium support

What Reddit says

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.

Whols

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

SureCart vs Whols questions

Is SureCart better than Whols?

On our comparison SureCart comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, SureCart or Whols?

SureCart starts at $199/year and Whols starts at $199 lifetime.

Can I get SureCart or Whols cheaper on Black Friday?

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

Both products

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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