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WCBoost Variation Swatches vs WP Simple Pay

WCBoost Variation Swatches wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureWCBoost Variation SwatchesWP Simple Pay
Our scoreNot rated8/10
Starts at$39/year (better)$49.50/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–8K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorWCBoostWP Simple Pay
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
  • You want the lower starting price
WCBoost Variation Swatches reviewVisit WCBoost Variation Swatches (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Simple Pay if…

  • Small businesses taking one-off payments on WordPress
  • Freelancers and consultants selling services
WP Simple Pay reviewVisit WP Simple Pay (opens in a new tab)

Features

WCBoost Variation Swatches

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

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

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

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

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

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

WCBoost Variation Swatches vs WP Simple Pay questions

Is WCBoost Variation Swatches better than WP Simple Pay?

On our comparison WCBoost Variation Swatches comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, WCBoost Variation Swatches or WP Simple Pay?

WCBoost Variation Swatches starts at $39/year and WP Simple Pay starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get WCBoost Variation Swatches or WP Simple Pay cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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