WooCommerce

by Automattic · San Francisco, United States · Since 2011

Open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress.

E-commerce platforms & website buildersRecommendedFreeOpen source

Starting price: Free core plugin; Hosting, extensions and payment fees are extra
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Open-source core, 0% revenue share
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.7; transparency & India fit

What is WooCommerce?

WooCommerce is the free, open-source ecommerce plugin for WordPress, maintained by Automattic. The core plugin charges no monthly subscription and takes a 0% revenue share.

Your real costs are hosting, paid extensions and payment processing. WooCommerce's own pricing page puts hosting at $25–$350/month for most stores and extensions at $29–$299/year each. Indian stores usually connect a local gateway such as Razorpay. Its WooCommerce extension is free and India-only.

What works well

+Free, open-source core with 0% revenue share
+You own the store and choose the host
+Large extension marketplace
+Free Razorpay extension supports UPI, cards, netbanking, wallets and EMI

What to watch out for

−Hosting, security and updates are your job
−Paid extensions add up at $29–$299/year each
−WooPayments lists 38 supported countries, and India is not named on its page

Best suited for: Businesses already running WordPress · Indian D2C stores wanting UPI checkout through Razorpay · Teams that want full control over code and data

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WooCommerce features

Researched from WooCommerce's official product pages · updated September 2026.

Store

Product and order management
Runs on WordPress
Extension marketplace

Payments

WooPayments (38 countries)
Stripe, PayPal, Square, Braintree, Mollie, Authorize.net
Razorpay extension for India: UPI, cards, netbanking, wallets, EMI, PayLater

WooCommerce pricing (USD)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full WooCommerce pricing breakdown

WooCommerce core

Free download, no subscription

Open source
0% revenue share
No tiers

Other pricing options & add-ons

Hosting
WooCommerce's estimate for most stores
$25–$350/month
Extensions
$29–$299/year per extension
WooPayments
Available in 38 countries; India not named
~2.50–2.90% + 30¢ per transaction
Razorpay for WooCommerce
India only; Razorpay's own transaction fees apply
Free extension

• Hosting and extension ranges are WooCommerce's own estimates, not fixed prices

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Integrations, security & India

For Indian businesses

Razorpay for WooCommerce extension is free and India-only
WooPayments' page does not list India

Is WooCommerce the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Businesses already running WordPress
Indian D2C stores wanting UPI checkout through Razorpay
Teams that want full control over code and data

Look elsewhere if you are…

Merchants who want a fully hosted store with no maintenance

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WooCommerce screenshots

Specifications

Category: E-commerce platforms & website builders
Vendor: Automattic
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2011
Pricing model: Free
Starting price: Free
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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WooCommerce — frequently asked questions

Is WooCommerce free in India?+

Yes. The core plugin is free and open source with a 0% revenue share. In India you still pay for hosting, any paid extensions, and your payment gateway's transaction fees.

Which payment gateways work with WooCommerce in India?+

Razorpay publishes a free WooCommerce extension, listed for India only. It supports cards, UPI, netbanking, wallets, EMI and PayLater. WooPayments says it is available in 38 countries, and India is not named on its page.

How much does it cost to run a WooCommerce store?+

WooCommerce estimates $25–$350/month for hosting for most stores. It puts paid extensions at $29–$299/year each. Transaction fees depend on your gateway.

Does WooCommerce take a commission on sales?+

No. WooCommerce states a 0% revenue share. Payment processors charge their own fees.

Is WooPayments available in India?+

WooCommerce lists WooPayments in 38 countries and does not name India. Indian stores typically use a gateway like Razorpay.

WooCommerce vs Shopify for India?+

WooCommerce is self-hosted and free at the core, so you manage hosting and updates yourself. Hosted platforms bundle hosting into a subscription. Compare total cost including hosting and gateway fees.

What is WooCommerce?+

WooCommerce is e-commerce platforms & website builders by Automattic. Open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress.

How much does WooCommerce cost?+

WooCommerce is free to use.

Does WooCommerce offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — WooCommerce offers a free plan you can start with.

Is WooCommerce made in India?+

No. WooCommerce is developed by Automattic in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is WooCommerce best suited for?+

WooCommerce suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for e-commerce platforms & website builders.

What are the best alternatives to WooCommerce?+

Popular alternatives in e-commerce platforms & website builders include Swiggy Minis, Instamojo Store, Instamojo. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is WooCommerce deployed?+

WooCommerce is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.