




I recommend WooCommerce, the shopping cart software built exclusively for WordPress
See how WooCommerce gives you more control, flexibility, and freedom
| Platform Fees | No monthly cost (on WordPress) | Starts at ~£25/month |
| Transaction Fees | None if you use your own provider | Extra charges if not using Shopify Payments |
| Customisation | Unlimited – built around your needs | Theme-based with limitations |
| Ownership | Fully yours – you're not renting | Hosted, with limits on portability |
| Add-ons | Thousands of free plugins | Many add-ons are paid apps |
| Payment Options | Use any gateway freely | Penalty fees for third-party gateways |
| SEO Control | Full SEO access (via WordPress) | Some SEO features restricted |
| Content Management | Full blog & page builder with WordPress | Limited compared to WordPress |
| Scalability | Grows with your business | Tier-based pricing as you scale |
| Support | Community-driven or developer-based | 24/7, but limited flexibility |
| Integrations | Works with anything WordPress does | Mostly Shopify-specific apps |
No — WooCommerce is a plugin for WordPress, which means your shop and website are all in one place. You can manage your pages, blog, and products from a single dashboard.
Yes! WooCommerce supports physical items, digital downloads, services, subscriptions and more — all without needing extra apps.
WooCommerce itself is free, and with our pay-monthly plans, there’s no large upfront cost. You’ll only pay for your website and any optional extras like premium plugins or payment fees.
Not at all. It’s designed to be straightforward for shop owners. You can easily add new products, track orders, and manage stock without technical knowledge.
Absolutely! WooCommerce works with most major payment providers. There are no extra charges for using the one that suits you best.