Easy Digital Downloads vs eBay
A side-by-side look at Easy Digital Downloads and eBay. On our scoring, Easy Digital Downloads comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| User rating | 4.1 | 4 |
| Reviews | 670 | 4,360 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free core + annual pass for extensions | free to list + optional Store subscription |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | ~13% final value fee (varies by category) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted (WordPress) | Marketplace |
| Free trial | Free core plugin | Free listings up to a limit |
| Staff accounts | WordPress roles | Limited |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Limits scale with account |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal + gateways | eBay Managed Payments |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | No |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | WordPress theme ecosystem | N/A (standard listings) |
| App marketplace | Official extensions library | Seller tools & integrations |
| Multi-currency | No | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | No |
| Built-in blog | Yes | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Ticket support (pass), documentation | Phone, chat, help center |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Easy Digital Downloads?
Easy Digital Downloads is the specialist choice for selling digital goods on WordPress, with clean license and subscription handling that WooCommerce bolts on awkwardly. You will buy extension passes to unlock its full power.
Best for: WordPress users selling files and licenses
Read the full Easy Digital Downloads reviewWhy pick eBay?
eBay still owns the auction format and remains a powerful outlet for used, refurbished, and collectible items with a huge global audience. Its final value fees and dated seller tools are the price of that reach.
Best for: Used, collectible, and auction-style goods
Read the full eBay review