Best License Key Manager Plugin for WooCommerce
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WC Key Manager
WC Key Manager vs WowStore
WowStore wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | WC Key Manager | WowStore |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $99/year | $34/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 200+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | 88% off |
| Category | eCommerce | eCommerce |
| Vendor | WC Key Manager | WPXPO |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose WC Key Manager if…
- WooCommerce stores selling software license keys
- Digital product sellers that need gift cards or PIN codes
Choose WowStore if…
- WooCommerce stores that want a visual shop builder
- Stores selling pre-order or deposit-based products
- You want the lower starting price
Features
WC Key Manager
- Key generation and patterns
- Automatic key delivery
- Expiry and activation limits
- CSV import
- REST API
- Subscription sync
WowStore
- Product filters and variation swatches
- Quick view, wishlist and compare
- Pre-order and backorder
- Partial payments
- Sticky add to cart and upselling
- Gutenberg Woo builder
Pros and cons
WC Key Manager
- Free version on WordPress.org covers manual and generated keys, CSV import, and the REST API
- Paid version adds WooCommerce Subscriptions sync and key encryption
- 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Variable products, encryption, SMS, and webhooks need a paid plan
- Multivendor support currently works only with Dokan
- Only 2 reviews on WordPress.org so far
WowStore
- Free version available
- 100+ premade templates and 48+ WooCommerce product blocks
- Pre-order, backorder and partial payments built in
- Lifetime license available
- 14-day money-back guarantee on all plans
- Pro features need a paid plan; the free version is limited
- The 10+ plugin mega bundle costs 499 for one site, a larger upfront cost
- Lifetime plans cost 104 to 165 with no renewal
Pricing plans
WC Key Manager
PersonalStarts here
$99/year
1 site
- 1 year of updates
- 1 year of support
- 24/7 customer support
Developer
$199/year
5 sites
- 1 year of updates
- 1 year of support
- 24/7 customer support
Agency
$299/year
10 sites
- 1 year of updates
- 1 year of support
- 24/7 customer support
WowStore
Yearly (1 site)Starts here
$34/year
1 site
- 1 year of updates and support
- 100+ premade templates
- All Pro features
Yearly (unlimited sites)
$75/year
Unlimited sites
- 1 year of updates and support
- 100+ premade templates
- All Pro features
Lifetime (1 site)
$104 lifetime
1 site
- Lifetime updates and support
- 100+ premade templates
- All Pro features
WC Key Manager vs WowStore questions
Is WC Key Manager better than WowStore?
On our comparison WowStore comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, WC Key Manager or WowStore?
WC Key Manager starts at $99/year and WowStore starts at $34/year.
Can I get WC Key Manager or WowStore cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WowStore was 88% off last year.
Both products
Build your dream WooCommerce store – homepage, shop, product pages, cart, checkout, thank-you, and My Account with WowStore.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $34/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WowStore