WC Vendors 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

FeatureWC VendorsWooCommerce Marketplace
Our score8.2/10Not rated
Starts at$99.50/year$29/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs3K+–
Last Black Friday60% off–
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorWcvendorsWooCommerce Marketplace
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot 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 WooCommerce Marketplace if…

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

Features

WC Vendors

  • Unlimited vendors
  • Commission structures
  • Shipping options
  • Order management
  • Stripe Connect payouts
  • Vendor registration and approval

WooCommerce Marketplace

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

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

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

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

WooCommerce Marketplace

  • Paid extension (lowest price)Starts here

    $29/year

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

WC Vendors vs WooCommerce Marketplace questions

Is WC Vendors 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, WC Vendors or WooCommerce Marketplace?

WC Vendors starts at $99.50/year and WooCommerce Marketplace starts at $29/year.

Can I get WC Vendors or WooCommerce Marketplace cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WC Vendors was 60% off last year.

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