Try to make a decision between WP Simple Pay and the payment page?
If you want to receive payment through your WordPress website, both plug -in can complete the work well. However, each of them has unique advantages and disadvantages, which may make one or the other more suitable for you.
In comparison with WP Simple Pay, our hands -on payment page, we will help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of these two plugins so that you can choose the right plug -in according to your own situation.
Quick introduction
Before entering this comparison, let’s quickly introduce these two plug -ins.
Wp Simple Payment
WP Simple Pay was originally developed by Phil Derksen as a solution to pay through Stripe. You can easily create a Stripe payment form and add it anywhere to your website.
In 2018, the plug -in was acquired by Sandhills Development. At that time The same company behind PRO and other popular plugins.
Then, in 2021, it was acquired by AWESOME MOTIVE as a part of most plugins of Sandhills Development as AWESOME MOTIVE. AWESOME MOTIVE is a company behind WPBeginner, OptinMonster, WPForms and a large number of other plug -ins.
During that time, it has been focusing on using Stripe for payment, although it does support other gateways through Stripe.
Payment page
Payment Page is from Gaucho PluginA new WordPress payment plug -in, which is the same company behind other plugins (such as Domain Mapping System).
Unlike WP Simple Pay, the payment page is not only focused on Stripe. Although it does support Stripe, it also supports PayPal and supports more payment gateways.
Another unique details are payment pages focusing on functions
and
forms. In other words, in addition to letting you create a payment form, it also provides you with many design options for custom forms and payment pages.
You will see this detail in the function, for example, it can help you create a pre -built template on the complete payment page (
Although you can also add the payment form to any page ).
In contrast, WP Simple Pay is more focused on the payment form itself, because the style it contains it There are very few options unless you use custom CSS. Payment gateway and options Next, let’s see the payment gateway and options supported by both plugins.
When talking about the payment gateway, I will use two terms:
parent gateway
– The main payment gateway you registered. Such as stripes or shellfish.
Sub -gateway
– You can access other payment gateways across the parent gateway.
I’m not sure if these terms are \”correct\”, but I find that thinking about them in this way is useful. For example, a plug -in may only support one or two \”father\” gateways, but this may still allow you to access dozens of \”sub -\” gateways.
WP simple payment
Since its launch, WP Simple Pay only supports one parent gateway -Stripe.
However, under the Stripe umbrella, you can still use a variety of different payment methods, including:
Apple Pay Google Pay American Ach debit card payment
Alipay
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You can accept
Disposal payment
(
Free version
) and
Automatic subscription payment
(
higher -level high -end version
). You can preset price or let the visitor enter custom amount . Using higher -level high -level versions, you can also access other payment modifications, such as coupons, disposable settings and free trials.
If necessary, WP Simple Pay also allows you to receive payment of multiple currencies. Payment page Different from WP Simple Pay, the payment page currently supports two different parent gateways:
stripes
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Therefore, if you are more willing to use Paypal instead of Stripe, it will be a major advantage.
Developers also plans to add other payment gateways, which may add Authorize.net, Square, 2checkout, etc.
In each parent gateway, you can also get many different options.
Striped : Credit card
Apple payment
Google Pay
SEPA
Microsoft Pay
Alipay
Developers are also committed to adding more Stripe sub -gateways, including Bancontact, Giropay, EPS, KLARNA, AfterPay ClearPay, etc.
Bibao
:
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You can view the complete list of the planned payment gateway here.
In terms of payment options,Payment page support
One -time payment
(
Free version
) and Automatic subscription payment (
All senior versions
). You can also add a filter for visitors to choose between two payment methods.
For payment amount, you can enter Preset pricing option
or allow access access Input
Custom payment amount . A well -done function of the payment page is Multi -currency payment . You can allocate a currency at a single payment plan level so that you can include a variety of currencies in the same payment form. You can also add a filter to let people only filter out their specific currency options, which is a unique option.
Due to these filters for payment periods and currencies, if you want to mix with payment options/currencies, I think the payment page can make the visitors easier.
If you want to experience it yourself, you can view the presentation here. This demonstration enables the test mode, so you can use the virtual data provided to actually submit real payment:
Payment form generator and design option ]
Both WP Simple Pay and Payment Page provided the form builtrs, allowing you to completely customize your payment form. You will be able to:
Add as many different payment methods as possible as needed.
Add or delete non -payment fields to collect more or less information from people.
The two also allow you to use online payment Form or pop -up payment form
.
Generally speaking, WP Simple Pay only focuses on helping you set the payment form function, and the payment page allows you to customize the function and design.
WP Simple Payment
WP Simple Pay provides your own form constructor interface, allowing you to configure payment options and other forms (using advanced versions).
Form builder is a back -end interface, which means that you cannot see the actual appearance of the form before you click the preview button. In \” payment In the \”tab, you can add payment options to the form. For each payment option, you can choose a currency and set detailed information, such as one -time payment or regular payment. I only on this screenshot on this screen. Use the core advanced version, so you will not see regular payment options,
Because you need a higher -level plan
:
]
Then, Form Field tab allows you to configure the non -payment form that people need to enter Field:
To embed your WP SIMPLE PAY form/button, you can use a short code.
wpp Simple Pay is also integrated with some page builders so that you can start the pop -up payment form from the page builder button or the pricing table. Limited. Payment page
When we write this comparison, the payment page uses Elementor to help you create and design forms. However, developers are trying to add an independent form builder. This construct will be used together with the WordPress editor or different page builders of this machine.
One of the advantages of the Elementor method is that you can use the visual interface and detailed style/layout options of Elements to control the payment form. Design of the rest of the payment page.
To control the form itself, you will get a dedicated one Elementor small component.
In the setting of this small component, you can configure all the contents of the form function and style of the form.
First, you will use
content Settings to set up Set the function of the form, including: Add an unlimited payment method. Each plan can be one -time or repeated. You can also use different currencies at the plan level. ] Customized non -payment form field to collect information from people. Set the form after the form is set, such as sending emails, redo users to pages and/or display customized confirmation messages.
] Add a filter to the form. This is a very good in the payment pageDetails, because it allows people to pay for the options for one -time/recurring or currency filtration.
and so on.
The following is the way to set the pricing plan:
The following is the option set after submitting: it uses \” Standard \”Elementor interface (like the FORM component of Elementor):
After setting the function, you can use the style and Advanced
tab to fully customize the design and spacing of the form. You can also use the response settings of Elementor to control the appearance of the form on different devices:
Similarly, the payment page is also trying to develop its own independence Form builder. Therefore, although you really need to use Elementor when I write this comparison, when you read this article, you may already access the independent builder. Price Finally, let’s take a look at the pricing of WP Simple Pay and payment pages.
These two plug -ins te to offer free versions and advanced options on WordPress.org. However, in terms of advanced features, they have different methods:
Use WP Simple Pay, the advanced plan has both functional differences
,
also has site restrictions. The cheapest advanced plan is only limited, and higher -level plans will unlock all functions.
Using the payment page, all senior plans provide each function -the only difference is the site restriction.
Regarding the pricing of WP SIMPLE PAY, there is also an important detail that needs to be understood -the large price you see on the pricing table is only applicable to your first year. If you want to renew the license to continue support and update after the first year, you need to pay the \”conventional\” price (
a bit like it cooperates with many shared host providers
).
At normal price, the price of WP Simple Pay is much more expensive -more than twice the price of the first year. When writing the price of WP Simple Pay, I will write this way -$ [first_year_price]/$ [regula_price]Essence I also showed them with red in the screenshot below.
The following is the advanced pricing plan of WP Simple Pay:
Individual – 49 US dollars/99 US dollars, for single site
and and and
Limited function
.
Another
– 99 US dollars/199 US dollars can be used for
three sites
and All features . You need at least this level to pay regularly. Professional -199 USD/399 US dollars, for
10 sites
and All features . Elite – 299 US dollars/599 US dollars, for
Infinite sites
and All features .
Then the advanced pricing plan of the payment page: A site ——
All functions
$ 99.
Three sites
–
All features
$ 179.
25 sites – All features $ 599.
In general, the payment page is usually much cheaper with conventional renewal, although it may accept payment according to your needs. The exact quantity of the website is different.
As far as the first year is concerned, I want to say that they are equivalent. Although WP Simple Pay does have a cheap individual permit, you need at least $ 99/ 199
A license above the dollar It is also equivalent to the payment page.
Last idea
Looking back at our wp simple pay compared with the payment page, let us review some of the main functional advantages of these two plugins. Then, I will emphasize the difference in pricing.
A significant functional differences
The following is the main advantage I saw in WP Simple Pay:
You can provide discount coupons in the form, you can provide discount coupons in the form, This helps the implementation of various marketingStrategy. You can configure subscriptions more flexibly. For example, you can provide free trial or one -time registration fee. You can also make installment payment plans.
Then the main advantage I saw on the payment page:
It supports Stripe
and
PayPal, and many of these gateways Payment options. Developers also plan to add more payment gateways, so you get more flexibility here.
You can better control the design, especially if you use Elementor. You can also get the template on the full payment page, not just the form. Unless you are familiar with custom CSS, it is essential if you want to customize forms.
It allows you to add a filter to the payment form, which is very convenient for the multi -currency payment form or a form of one -time and subscription payment. Visitors can only filter out their interested payment options. As far as I know, WP Simple Pay has not given you an option to do this.
All these advantages and disadvantages may change, especially because the payment page has many functions on its route map.
Pricing differences In terms of pricing, I will say that you usually get significant and better value from the payment page, two reasons:
] Payment Page’s free version is a little stronger than the free version of WP Simple Pay.
Advanced version of Payment Page
is more affordable at normal price
because it provides you all the functions of all pricing plans. More importantly, if you want to continue support and update, the price of WP Simple Pay will double after the first year. If you plan to use the plug -in for many years, this will produce a huge difference.
Based on these details, I hope you can choose the WordPress payment plug -in suitable for your needs.
Do you have any questions about WP Simple Pay and payment page?
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Unlike WP Simple Pay, the payment page is not only focused on Stripe. Although it does support Stripe, it also supports PayPal and supports more payment gateways. 
One of the advantages of the Elementor method is that you can use the visual interface and detailed style/layout options of Elements to control the payment form. Design of the rest of the payment page. 
Looking back at our wp simple pay compared with the payment page, let us review some of the main functional advantages of these two plugins. Then, I will emphasize the difference in pricing.