WC Vendors vs WP Simple Pay

WP Simple Pay wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureWC VendorsWP Simple Pay
Our score8.2/10 (better)8/10
Starts at$99.50/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs3K+8K+ (better)
Last Black Friday60% off–
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorWcvendorsWP Simple Pay
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 WP Simple Pay if…

  • Small businesses taking one-off payments on WordPress
  • Freelancers and consultants selling services
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

WC Vendors

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

WP Simple Pay

  • Stripe payment forms
  • Drag and drop form builder
  • Subscriptions
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay
  • Coupons
  • Transactions and subscriptions list

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

WP Simple Pay

  • Free Lite version on WordPress.org, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 118 reviews, with subscriptions included
  • No transaction fees charged by the plugin on paid plans, per the pricing page
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Lite version adds a 3% fee per transaction on top of Stripe fees
  • Requires a Stripe account
  • Refunds from WordPress, installment plans and free trials need the Professional plan or higher
  • Renewals are at full price after introductory pricing

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

WP Simple Pay

  • PersonalStarts here

    $49.50/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited payment forms and transactions
    • Apple Pay and Google Pay
    • Subscriptions with Stripe
  • Plus

    $99.50/year

    3 sites

    • Automatic billing and renewal reminders
    • User-managed subscriptions
    • Upcoming invoice emails
  • Professional

    $199.50/year

    10 sites

    • Refunds from WordPress
    • Installment plans and free trials
    • Location-based tax rates

WC Vendors vs WP Simple Pay questions

Is WC Vendors better than WP Simple Pay?

On our comparison WP Simple Pay comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, WC Vendors or WP Simple Pay?

WC Vendors starts at $99.50/year and WP Simple Pay starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get WC Vendors or WP Simple Pay cheaper on Black Friday?

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

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