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
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WowStore
WowStore vs WP Simple Pay
WowStore wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | WowStore | WP Simple Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.8/10 (better) | 8/10 |
| Starts at | $34/year (better) | $49.50/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 8K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 88% off | – |
| Category | eCommerce | eCommerce |
| Vendor | WPXPO | WP Simple Pay |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
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
Choose WP Simple Pay if…
- Small businesses taking one-off payments on WordPress
- Freelancers and consultants selling services
Features
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
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
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
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
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
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
WowStore vs WP Simple Pay questions
Is WowStore better than WP Simple Pay?
On our comparison WowStore comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, WowStore or WP Simple Pay?
WowStore starts at $34/year and WP Simple Pay starts at $49.50/year.
Can I get WowStore or WP Simple Pay cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WowStore was 88% off last year.
Both products
WP Simple Pay is a WordPress Stripe payment plugin to collect online payments on your website.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.50/year
- Category
- eCommerce
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WP Simple Pay