SureCart vs WooCommerce Marketplace

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

At a glance

FeatureSureCartWooCommerce Marketplace
Our score8.2/10Not rated
Starts at$199/year$29/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingFree + paid plansFree + paid plans
Active installs80K+–
Last Black Friday50% off–
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorSureCart (Brainstorm Force)WooCommerce Marketplace
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose SureCart if…

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

Choose WooCommerce Marketplace if…

  • WooCommerce store owners adding features
  • Merchants comparing payment or marketing extensions
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

SureCart

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

WooCommerce Marketplace

  • Free core platform
  • Hundreds of extensions
  • Payment gateways
  • Developed by Woo
  • Curated collections

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

WooCommerce Marketplace

  • Core WooCommerce platform is free
  • Free extensions can be filtered from the marketplace
  • Extensions are grouped by category and business need
  • Each paid extension is priced separately, from $29 to $299 per year
  • Each extension has its own terms and support

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

WooCommerce Marketplace

  • Paid extension (lowest price)Starts here

    $29/year

    • Price varies by extension
    • Range is $29 to $299 per year per extension

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.

WooCommerce Marketplace

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

SureCart vs WooCommerce Marketplace questions

Is SureCart better than WooCommerce Marketplace?

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

Which is cheaper, SureCart or WooCommerce Marketplace?

SureCart starts at $199/year and WooCommerce Marketplace starts at $29/year.

Can I get SureCart or WooCommerce Marketplace 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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