Create a WooCommerce multi-vendor marketplace fast with WC Vendors.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99.50/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WC Vendors
WC Vendors vs WCBoost Variation Swatches
WCBoost Variation Swatches wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | WC Vendors | WCBoost Variation Swatches |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $99.50/year | $39/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 3K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | 60% off | – |
| Category | eCommerce | eCommerce |
| Vendor | Wcvendors | WCBoost |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose WC Vendors if…
- Store owners building a WooCommerce marketplace
- Stores that want a simpler setup than larger multi-vendor suites
Choose WCBoost Variation Swatches if…
- WooCommerce stores with variable products
- Stores that want swatches without a theme change
- You want the lower starting price
Features
WC Vendors
- Unlimited vendors
- Commission structures
- Shipping options
- Order management
- Stripe Connect payouts
- Vendor registration and approval
WCBoost Variation Swatches
- Color, image, and button swatches
- Automatic dropdown conversion
- Global attribute swatches
- Invalid swatch handling
- Tooltips and sizing
- Shop page swatches
Pros and cons
WC Vendors
- Unlimited vendors and products on every plan
- Free version on WordPress.org
- A Reddit user says the vendor experience is clean
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Each licence covers one production domain, with up to 3 staging sites
- No WordPress Multisite support
- Auctions and bookings need the Business plan
WCBoost Variation Swatches
- Free version on WordPress.org with color, image, and button swatches
- Dropdowns convert to button swatches automatically after activation
- 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Lifetime single-site license available
- Shop and archive page swatches need the paid version
- Disabling out-of-stock swatches needs the paid version
- Yearly plans are billed per year and renew for continued updates
Pricing plans
WC Vendors
ProStarts here
$99.50/year
1 site sites
- Unlimited vendors and vendor products
- Flat rate and table rate shipping
- Automated taxes
Growth
$199.50/year
1 site sites
- WooCommerce Subscriptions integration
- Vendor memberships
- Approval workflow
Business
$299.50/year
1 site sites
- WooCommerce Bookings integration
- Simple Auctions integration
- Bookable products
WCBoost Variation Swatches
SingleStarts here
$39/year
1 site
- 1 year of updates and support
- Premium support
- Billed yearly
Group
$129/year
5 sites
- 1 year of updates and support
- Premium support
- Billed yearly
Unlimited
$249/year
Unlimited sites
- 1 year of updates and support
- Premium support
- Billed yearly
WC Vendors vs WCBoost Variation Swatches questions
Is WC Vendors better than WCBoost Variation Swatches?
On our comparison WCBoost Variation Swatches comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, WC Vendors or WCBoost Variation Swatches?
WC Vendors starts at $99.50/year and WCBoost Variation Swatches starts at $39/year.
Can I get WC Vendors or WCBoost Variation Swatches cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WC Vendors was 60% off last year.
Both products
For a nicer way to display variations of variable products.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $39/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WCBoost Variation Swatches