WC Vendors vs WooCommerce Product Add-Ons

WooCommerce Product Add-Ons wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureWC VendorsWooCommerce Product Add-Ons
Our score8.2/10Not rated
Starts at$99.50/year$79/year (better)
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs3K+–
Last Black Friday60% off–
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorWcvendorsWooCommerce
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
  • You want to start free

Choose WooCommerce Product Add-Ons if…

  • Stores selling personalized or made-to-order products
  • Stores that need gift messages or engraving fields
  • 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 Product Add-Ons

  • Input boxes, dropdowns and checkboxes
  • Flat and percentage fees
  • Global or per-product add-ons
  • Image-based selections
  • Subscriptions and Bookings support
  • Block checkout support

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 Product Add-Ons

  • Built by WooCommerce
  • Works with Subscriptions and Bookings
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • No free version
  • Annual license, not a one-time purchase
  • Requires a WooCommerce store

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 Product Add-Ons

  • 1-year planStarts here

    $79/year

    • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • 2-year plan

    $126.40

WC Vendors vs WooCommerce Product Add-Ons questions

Is WC Vendors better than WooCommerce Product Add-Ons?

On our comparison WooCommerce Product Add-Ons comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, WC Vendors or WooCommerce Product Add-Ons?

WC Vendors starts at $99.50/year and WooCommerce Product Add-Ons starts at $79/year.

Can I get WC Vendors or WooCommerce Product Add-Ons cheaper on Black Friday?

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

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