Retail Pro vs WooCommerce

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Retail Pro or WooCommerce better?

Neither clearly leads. Retail Pro starts at On request and WooCommerce at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Retail Pro or WooCommerce?

WooCommerce has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Retail Pro and Free for WooCommerce.

Does Retail Pro or WooCommerce run on more platforms?

Retail Pro runs on iOS, Android, Windows. WooCommerce runs on Web.

Can I use WooCommerce for free?

Yes. WooCommerce has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Retail Pro starts at On request.

What is Retail Pro best used for?

Retail Pro is most often used for multi-location retail pos operations (1 to 250+ stores), inventory management with serialized product tracking, customer loyalty programs via appcard integration. Of those, multi-location retail pos operations (1 to 250+ stores) and inventory management with serialized product tracking are not what WooCommerce is typically brought in for.

What can Retail Pro do that WooCommerce cannot?

Retail Pro covers Point of sale, Inventory management, Customer database, Employee management. WooCommerce covers Product management, Shopping cart, Payment integration, Shipping management.