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WooCommerce

WooCommerce

Open-source e-commerce for WordPress

WooCommerce turns WordPress into a full e-commerce platform. Free core with paid extensions. Maximum flexibility but requires more technical setup and maintenance than hosted alternatives.

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The Builder

The Builder

Developer Perspective

Ship

Full control over your stack. REST API is solid. If you know WordPress, WooCommerce gives you unlimited customization.

The Skeptic

The Skeptic

Reality Check

Skip

WordPress maintenance burden is real. Security patches, plugin conflicts, and performance tuning eat into the 'free' savings.

The Creator

The Creator

Content & Design

Skip

Harder to get a polished look compared to Shopify. Theme quality varies wildly and the admin UI feels dated.