WooCommerce
Open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress
Free plugin, pay only for hosting and optional extensions
open-source self-hosted wordpress ecommerce
About WooCommerce
WooCommerce is the most popular open-source e-commerce solution, powering over 25% of online stores. Built on WordPress, it offers complete flexibility and customization with thousands of extensions. No monthly platform fees — just hosting costs.
Highlights
- ✓ No monthly platform fees — only hosting costs
- ✓ Complete customization with WordPress ecosystem
- ✓ Thousands of free and paid extensions
- ✓ Own your data and store completely
Limitations
- ✗ Requires WordPress knowledge to set up and maintain
- ✗ Security and updates are your responsibility
- ✗ Performance depends on hosting quality
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Last updated: 2026-03-01