Free to start
WooCommerce is open-source ecommerce for wordpress, best for WordPress users & developers. It is a freemium tool that is free to start, rated 4.4/5 across 11,800 reviews — #3 of 5 ecommerce platforms we track.
Overview
WooCommerce is the leading open-source ecommerce plugin for WordPress — free to start, endlessly extensible, and fully self-owned, but you manage hosting and updates.
Key features
- Open-source plugin
- Full ownership
- Thousands of extensions
- Custom development
- REST API
Pros & cons
Pros
- Free & open source
- Total control
- Huge extension library
Cons
- You manage hosting/security
- Costs add up via extensions
Integrations
Pricing
Full pricing details →How WooCommerce compares
| Measure | WooCommerce | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Starting price | Free | $31/mo |
| Rank by rating | #3 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 3 of 4 offer one |
Is WooCommerce right for you?
A good fit if…
- • You are wordpress users & developers.
- • Your use case is wordpress stores.
- • Your use case is custom builds.
- • Your use case is full data ownership.
- • Free & open source matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • You manage hosting/security would be a dealbreaker.
- • Costs add up via extensions would be a dealbreaker.
Frequently asked questions
How much does WooCommerce cost?+
WooCommerce is free to start. It is a freemium product.
Does WooCommerce have an API?+
Yes, WooCommerce offers an API for integrations and automation.
Who is WooCommerce best for?+
WooCommerce is best suited for WordPress users & developers. Common use cases: wordpress stores, custom builds, full data ownership.
Is WooCommerce better than other ecommerce platforms?+
Among the 5 ecommerce platforms we track, WooCommerce ranks #3 by rating (4.4/5 against a 4.4/5 category average).
Does WooCommerce have a free plan?+
Yes — WooCommerce offers a free "Core Plugin" plan.