WordPress is the platform used to build and manage a website, like pages, blog posts, and design. WooCommerce is a plugin you install on WordPress to add online store features. WordPress handles content and site management. WooCommerce adds products, cart, checkout, payments, shipping, taxes, and order management. In short, WordPress builds the website, and WooCommerce turns it into an eCommerce store.

WooCommerce is a company behind the WooCommerce eCommerce platform, best known for its WordPress plugin that helps businesses sell online. It builds and maintains WooCommerce core, plus related tools like WooCommerce Payments, extensions, and support resources. WooCommerce focuses on open-source commerce, giving store owners flexibility and control while using WordPress. The brand is part of the broader WordPress ecosystem and works closely with hosting partners, developers, and merchants to power online stores worldwide.

WooCommerce does not charge a monthly subscription fee. The core WooCommerce plugin is free. Your monthly cost usually comes from hosting, a domain, and any premium plugins or themes you choose. Some extensions have yearly plans, and payment gateways may charge transaction fees per sale. You might also pay for backups, security, email tools, or maintenance services. So the monthly cost can be low for a basic store, but it increases based on features, traffic, and support needs.

WooCommerce itself is free to install and use on WordPress. Your overall cost depends on what your store needs. You’ll usually pay for web hosting and a domain name, plus an SSL certificate (often included with hosting). Many themes and plugins are free, but premium themes, paid extensions, and some payment gateways can add monthly or yearly fees. You may also spend on email, backups, security, and developer help. Small stores can start low-cost, while growing stores often invest more.

WooCommerce is a free WordPress plugin that turns your website into an online store. It lets you add products, set prices, manage stock, and create a secure checkout. Customers browse your shop, add items to the cart, and pay using enabled gateways like cards or PayPal. WooCommerce then records the order, sends emails, and updates order status in your dashboard. You can also set shipping rules, taxes, coupons, and refunds. With add-ons, you can add subscriptions, bookings, and other store features.