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Vendure vs WooCommerce

Vendure logo

Vendure

E-Commerce

Modern headless GraphQL commerce framework

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WooCommerce logo

WooCommerce

E-Commerce

The flexible, open-source ecommerce platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only WooCommerce has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Vendure pricing is custom-quoted per project with no published tiers or starting price; WooCommerce the plugin is free but you must supply and pay for WordPress hosting, which WooCommerce itself puts at $25 to $350 per month for most stores
  • They diverge on capability: Vendure covers GraphQL API, WooCommerce covers Product management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Vendure and WooCommerce actually diverge.

Attributes where Vendure and WooCommerce differ
AttributeVendureWooCommerce
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Vendure CloudWeb
Founded20192011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (E-Commerce).

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.

Only in Vendure

  • GraphQL API
  • TypeScript native
  • Plugin architecture
  • Admin UI
  • Multi-channel
  • Asset management
  • Order workflow
  • Faceted search

Only in WooCommerce

  • Product management
  • Shopping cart
  • Payment integration
  • Shipping management
  • Tax calculations
  • Customer accounts
  • Order management
  • Inventory tracking

What people use each for

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

Vendure

  • B2B complex commerce workflowsnot WooCommerce
  • Multi-brand and multi-currency operationsnot WooCommerce
  • Custom pricing and contract managementnot WooCommerce

WooCommerce

  • Running an online store inside an existing WordPress sitenot Vendure
  • Selling physical, digital or subscription products with full control of the codenot Vendure
  • Building a customised commerce workflow through plugins and hooksnot Vendure

Where each one falls short

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

Vendure

  • Pricing is custom-quoted per project with no published tiers or starting price
  • Requires implementation partner or in-house development; no low-code or no-code option
  • GPLv3 free tier (Vendure Core) has different licensing than commercial product

WooCommerce

  • The plugin is free but you must supply and pay for WordPress hosting, which WooCommerce itself puts at $25 to $350 per month for most stores
  • Functionality such as subscriptions and bookings comes from paid extensions priced at $29 to $299 per year each, renewed annually
  • Card payments through WooPayments cost roughly 2.50 to 2.90 percent plus 30 cents per transaction
  • Total cost depends on how many extensions a store needs rather than a single published plan price

Pricing, plan by plan

Vendure

On request
  • Platform (Self-hosted)$null/annual
    • Flat annual subscription
    • No GMV, order, user, or capability-based charges
    • Complete Platform feature set
  • Vendure Cloud$null/annual
    • Managed platform option
    • Same Platform feature set as self-hosted
    • Pricing not specified on website

WooCommerce

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Core ecommerce features
    • Unlimited products
    • Community support
  • Premium$299/year
    • All Free features
    • Premium support
    • Performance optimization

Which should you pick?

Choose Vendure if

  • You need graphql api.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Vendure Cloud.
  • You also want typescript native.
Vendure review

Choose WooCommerce if

  • You need product management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want shopping cart.
WooCommerce review

Questions people ask

Is Vendure or WooCommerce better?
Neither clearly leads. Vendure 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, Vendure or WooCommerce?
WooCommerce has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Vendure and Free for WooCommerce.
Does Vendure or WooCommerce run on more platforms?
Vendure runs on Self-hosted, Vendure Cloud. WooCommerce runs on Web.
Can I use WooCommerce for free?
Yes. WooCommerce has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Vendure starts at On request.
What is Vendure best used for?
Vendure is most often used for b2b complex commerce workflows, multi-brand and multi-currency operations, custom pricing and contract management. Of those, b2b complex commerce workflows and multi-brand and multi-currency operations are not what WooCommerce is typically brought in for.
What can Vendure do that WooCommerce cannot?
Vendure covers GraphQL API, TypeScript native, Plugin architecture, Admin UI. WooCommerce covers Product management, Shopping cart, Payment integration, Shipping management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Vendure: How is Vendure priced?

Vendure uses flat annual pricing with no charges based on GMV, order volume, user count, or specific capabilities. Pricing is quoted individually per project based on business requirements.

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WooCommerce: Does WooCommerce offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes. The platform offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Vendure: Does Vendure charge for the runtime?

No additional fee is required for the Vendure runtime. Organizations can deploy it on their own infrastructure at no extra cost beyond the platform subscription.

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WooCommerce: Is WooCommerce secure for online payments?

The platform offers safe and secure online payments through its integrated system.

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Vendure: What is included in Vendure's subscription?

The annual platform subscription includes B2B storefront capabilities, pricing engines, catalogs, search, integrations, operations, brands/markets management, platform support, security updates, quarterly roadmap calls, and commercial licensing with IP indemnification.

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