AWP Classifieds
6.7#5 in classifieds softwareFrom $49.50 a yearFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitAWP Classifieds vs ShopClass
What both publish
| Fact | AWP Classifieds | ShopClass |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations with Yoast SEO, WP-PageNavi, and BuddyPress. | Free plugins provide Cloudflare cache purging, nginx caching, Stripe Checkout, Google Analytics 4, LocationIQ geocoding, digital downloads and listing import. |
| Maker | Strategy11 says it was founded by Steve and Steph Wells and has developed WordPress plugins since 2010. | Mindstellar's GitHub organisation identifies itself as being in India and describes ShopClass as its open-source work led by Navjot Tomer. |
| Notable limit | WordPress Multisite is supported, but the plugin must be activated on individual subsites and cannot be network-activated. | The maker says events and rentals listings do not include booking, so visitors contact the listing owner. |
| Product | AWP Classifieds is a WordPress plugin for adding classified ads and listings to a WordPress site. | ShopClass is open-source classifieds software that operators run on their own hosting. |
| Security | The WordPress.org listing says Akismet anti-spam checks are available for submitted ads and identifies Google reCAPTCHA as an optional anti-spam service. | Security features include CSRF protection, hardened sessions, admin two-step sign-in, CAPTCHA support and login throttling. |
| Support | Paid subscriptions include support and updates for one year; renewal is required for continued access after the license expires. | Questions and help are handled through GitHub Discussions, while reproducible bugs go to GitHub Issues. |
AWP Classifieds plans
- Free WordPress pluginFree
- Basic$49.50 a year
- Pro$149.50 a year
- Elite$249.50 a year
ShopClass plans
- FreeFree
- ShopClassFree
Pick AWP Classifieds if…
AWP Classifieds suits WordPress site owners who want to build a classified-ad directory, including non-technical business users. It also fits operators who need paid listings, listing approval, messaging, or CSV-based directory population.
Pick ShopClass if…
ShopClass suits operators who want to host and manage a listings site themselves, including directories, marketplaces, or job boards. It also fits teams that need custom category forms and control over where listing data and photos are stored.