Shopbay.org
7.3#78 in ecommerce platformsFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitShopbay.org vs WooCommerce
WooCommerce
9.4#1 in ecommerce platformsFrom $29 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Shopbay.org | WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation depth | The API repository provides requirements notes and an API reference link, while the main site provides community tutorials and questions. | WooCommerce publishes a code reference covering internal classes, API objects and functions, alongside merchant and developer documentation. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Hosting model | hosted | self-hosted |
| Marketing | Marketing tools include store-wide campaigns, Buy X Get Y promotions, discount or free-shipping codes, a news blog, social sharing, and SEO controls. | WooCommerce promotes coupons, email marketing, upsells, cross-sells, Google Shopping, Facebook promotion and Mailchimp integration. |
| Payments | Online payments include PayPal and credit cards through Braintree, and merchants need their own payment gateway accounts to use them. | The platform supports cards, bank transfers, checks, cash on delivery and gateways including WooPayments, Stripe, PayPal, Square and Amazon Pay. |
| Sales channels | The platform supports a shop website, third-party marketplaces, Facebook Store and Facebook Messenger. | omnichannel |
Shopbay.org plans
- FreeFree
- Shopbay.orgFree
WooCommerce plans
- WooCommerce coreFree
- WooCommerce mobile appFree
- Typical hosting$25 a month
- Extensions$29 a year
Pick Shopbay.org if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick WooCommerce if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.