Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Automattic
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Self Hosted
- Best for
- Smb, Wordpress Users
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Open source
What is WooCommerce?
WooCommerce is a ecommerce platforms tool from Automattic. WooCommerce turns WordPress into a flexible, self-hosted online store.
WooCommerce uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to smb, wordpress-users and runs on Web, Self Hosted.
Standout strengths include free & open source, full control, huge plugin ecosystem. Worth weighing: self-managed hosting/security, plugin costs add up.
WooCommerce pricing
Pros
- Free & open source
- Full control
- Huge plugin ecosystem
Cons
- Self-managed hosting/security
- Plugin costs add up
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Frequently asked questions
What is WooCommerce?
WooCommerce turns WordPress into a flexible, self-hosted online store.
How much does WooCommerce cost?
WooCommerce is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does WooCommerce have a free trial?
WooCommerce offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does WooCommerce support?
WooCommerce is available on Web, Self Hosted.