CheckoutWC vs Stackless for WooCommerce
CheckoutWC starts at $149 a year for one site, and Stackless for WooCommerce costs $99 once for every site you run. Both plugins give WooCommerce ready-made checkout layouts, custom fields, trust elements and order bumps.
My advice is simple. Stackless is a good choice for any WooCommerce store that wants a better checkout, and I would pick it first. CheckoutWC still makes sense for a store that needs abandoned cart emails, A/B testing or address autocomplete today. Gatilab makes Stackless and I lead its development, so weigh my view with that in mind.
Quick Verdict
Stackless for WooCommerce fits
- WooCommerce stores of any size, new or established
- Agencies running more stores than a CheckoutWC tier covers
- Owners who'd rather pay once than renew every year
- Stores that want popup or on-page checkouts
- Stores that also need subscriptions, licensing or invoices
CheckoutWC fits
- Stores that need address autocomplete and validation today
- Stores that recover abandoned carts by email
- Stores that A/B test checkout offers
- Stores that want a side cart with a free shipping bar today
- Owners who want upsells on the thank-you page today
Pricing
A 3-year example shows the gap. CheckoutWC Basic at $149 a year comes to $447 for one site, and Pro at $349 a year comes to $1,047 for 10 sites. Stackless costs $99 once at the launch price and $399 once the deal ends, for unlimited sites.
| Compared | CheckoutWC | Stackless for WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly plans | Basic $149 (1 site), Plus $249 (5 sites), Pro $349 (10 sites), Agency $1,499 (50 sites) | $39 a year (regularly $69), unlimited sites |
| One-time license | Not offered | $99 once (regularly $399), unlimited sites |
| What's included | Checkout features by plan, updates and support | All 43 modules, updates and support |
| Order bumps | Plus has up to 2, and Pro has unlimited | Included |
| Refund | 30-day money-back guarantee | 14-day unconditional refund |
| After you stop paying | Templates turn off, and your site returns to your theme's checkout | Every module keeps working. Updates and support stop. |
CheckoutWC's pricing page, introductory prices and the Stackless store, checked October 30, 2026.
Feature Comparison
Both plugins redesign the checkout. CheckoutWC adds more conversion tools by plan, and Stackless includes the rest of the store around the checkout.
| Feature | CheckoutWC | Stackless for WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Checkout page | ||
| Ready-made layouts | 5 templates | 5 layouts, with your colors |
| Custom checkout fields | Yes | Fields & Paid Add-ons |
| Trust elements | Trust badges | A trust block under the payment methods |
| Express checkout | Yes | Apple Pay, Google Pay and Link through built-in Stripe |
| One-page checkout | Yes | On-page Checkout, on any page |
| Popup checkout | Not listed on its pricing page | Modal Checkout |
| Consent records | Not listed on its pricing page | Consent checkboxes with stored proof on each order |
| Address and account | ||
| Address autocomplete | Yes | Coming soon |
| Smarty address validation | Yes | Coming soon |
| International phone field | Yes | Coming soon |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Pro plan | Coming soon |
| Selling more | ||
| Order bumps | Plus and up | Included, with take rate and revenue for each offer |
| Abandoned cart emails | Plus and up | Not offered |
| A/B testing | Pro plan | Not offered |
| Side cart with free shipping bar | Plus and up | Coming soon |
| Thank-you page upsells | Plus and up | Coming soon |
| Around the checkout | ||
| Delivery slots | Order Delivery, included in Pro | Delivery & Pickup Slots, included |
| Payment gateways | Works with WooCommerce gateways | Stripe, PayPal, Polar, Paddle and Dodo Payments built in |
| Other store tools | Separate plugins | Subscriptions, licensing, invoices, multi-currency and more |
| Track record | 6,600+ stores | Version 1.8.0, with far less history |
From CheckoutWC's pricing page and the Stackless docs and plugin code, checked October 30, 2026.
Where Each One Wins
Stackless for WooCommerce
- $99 once covers every site, against yearly plans with site limits
- Your layout stays on if a license lapses
- Order bumps come with every license
- Modal and on-page checkouts come included
- Subscriptions, licensing and invoices come with the same license
CheckoutWC
- Address autocomplete and Smarty validation cut typing errors
- Abandoned cart emails follow up with lost buyers
- A/B testing compares checkout offers on the Pro plan
- A side cart and thank-you page upsells add more places to sell
- 6,600+ stores show a longer track record
Stackless for WooCommerce on Screen
These screens come from the Stackless demo store, which sells to fictional customers.
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Choose and Customize a WooCommerce Checkout Layout with Stackless
Switching From CheckoutWC
Stackless needs no data moved for this switch, because WooCommerce keeps handling the fields, shipping, taxes and payments. Checkout Builder changes nothing on your checkout until you choose a layout.
It is wise to preview a layout with your real cart first. Stackless shows that preview only to you, so your live checkout stays as it is while you compare.
FAQs on CheckoutWC vs Stackless
Something else? Ask product support before you buy.
Does Stackless work with the Checkout block?
Yes. Checkout Builder works with the Checkout block and the classic checkout, and you can preview each layout with your own cart before it goes live.
What happens to my checkout if a license lapses?
Stackless keeps every module working, and only updates and support stop. CheckoutWC says its templates turn off and your site returns to your theme's templates.
Does Stackless recover abandoned carts?
No. A store that depends on abandoned cart emails should use CheckoutWC.
Is there a limit on sites?
No. Both Stackless licenses cover unlimited sites. CheckoutWC plans cover 1, 5, 10 or 50 sites.
Which one is cheaper?
Stackless costs less on both of its licenses. CheckoutWC starts at $149 a year for one site, and Stackless costs $39 a year (regularly $69) or $99 once (regularly $399) for unlimited sites.
What I Would Do
I'd put Stackless on any WooCommerce store, and the 14-day refund covers you if it doesn't fit. A store that depends on abandoned cart emails or A/B tests should stay on CheckoutWC.