WCBoost Variation Swatches vs WowStore

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureWCBoost Variation SwatchesWowStore
Our scoreNot rated8.8/10
Starts at$39/year$34/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs––
Last Black Friday–88% off
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorWCBoostWPXPO
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose WCBoost Variation Swatches if…

  • WooCommerce stores with variable products
  • Stores that want swatches without a theme change

Choose WowStore if…

  • WooCommerce stores that want a visual shop builder
  • Stores selling pre-order or deposit-based products
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

WCBoost Variation Swatches

  • Color, image, and button swatches
  • Automatic dropdown conversion
  • Global attribute swatches
  • Invalid swatch handling
  • Tooltips and sizing
  • Shop page swatches

WowStore

  • Product filters and variation swatches
  • Quick view, wishlist and compare
  • Pre-order and backorder
  • Partial payments
  • Sticky add to cart and upselling
  • Gutenberg Woo builder

Pros and cons

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

WowStore

  • Free version available
  • 100+ premade templates and 48+ WooCommerce product blocks
  • Pre-order, backorder and partial payments built in
  • Lifetime license available
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on all plans
  • Pro features need a paid plan; the free version is limited
  • The 10+ plugin mega bundle costs 499 for one site, a larger upfront cost
  • Lifetime plans cost 104 to 165 with no renewal

Pricing plans

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

WowStore

  • Yearly (1 site)Starts here

    $34/year

    1 site

    • 1 year of updates and support
    • 100+ premade templates
    • All Pro features
  • Yearly (unlimited sites)

    $75/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 1 year of updates and support
    • 100+ premade templates
    • All Pro features
  • Lifetime (1 site)

    $104 lifetime

    1 site

    • Lifetime updates and support
    • 100+ premade templates
    • All Pro features

WCBoost Variation Swatches vs WowStore questions

Is WCBoost Variation Swatches better than WowStore?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, WCBoost Variation Swatches or WowStore?

WCBoost Variation Swatches starts at $39/year and WowStore starts at $34/year.

Can I get WCBoost Variation Swatches or WowStore cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WowStore was 88% off last year.

Both products

WowStore

8.8/10

Build your dream WooCommerce store – homepage, shop, product pages, cart, checkout, thank-you, and My Account with WowStore.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $34/year
Category
eCommerce

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