SureCart vs WP Simple Pay

SureCart wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureSureCartWP Simple Pay
Our score8.2/10 (better)8/10
Starts at$199/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs80K+ (better)8K+
Last Black Friday50% off–
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorSureCart (Brainstorm Force)WP Simple Pay
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose SureCart if…

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

Choose WP Simple Pay if…

  • Small businesses taking one-off payments on WordPress
  • Freelancers and consultants selling services
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

SureCart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

WP Simple Pay

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

SureCart vs WP Simple Pay questions

Is SureCart better than WP Simple Pay?

On our comparison SureCart comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, SureCart or WP Simple Pay?

SureCart starts at $199/year and WP Simple Pay starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get SureCart or WP Simple Pay 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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