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 WooCommerce Subscriptions
WC Vendors 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 Vendors | WooCommerce Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $99.50/year (better) | $279/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 3K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | 60% off | – |
| Category | eCommerce | eCommerce |
| Vendor | Wcvendors | WooCommerce |
| 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
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Choose WooCommerce Subscriptions if…
- WooCommerce stores selling recurring products
- Stores offering service plans or renewals
Features
WC Vendors
- Unlimited vendors
- Commission structures
- Shipping options
- Order management
- Stripe Connect payouts
- Vendor registration and approval
WooCommerce Subscriptions
- Flexible subscription plans
- Free trials, sign-up fees and discounts
- Automatic failed-payment retries
- 25+ payment gateways
- Customer self-service
- Gift subscriptions
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 Subscriptions
- Handles renewals, failed-payment retries and emails automatically
- Works with more than 25 payment gateways
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No free version
- Requires a WooCommerce store
- Single annual price listed on the product page
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 Subscriptions
1-year planStarts here
$279/year
- Product updates and improvements
- Customer support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
WC Vendors vs WooCommerce Subscriptions questions
Is WC Vendors better than WooCommerce Subscriptions?
On our comparison WC Vendors 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 Subscriptions?
WC Vendors starts at $99.50/year and WooCommerce Subscriptions starts at $279/year.
Can I get WC Vendors or WooCommerce Subscriptions cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WC Vendors was 60% off last year.
Both products
WooCommerce Subscriptions is a paid WooCommerce extension that lets customers buy products on a recurring weekly, monthly or annual basis.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $279/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WooCommerce Subscriptions