eBay vs WooCommerce
A side-by-side look at eBay and WooCommerce. On our scoring, WooCommerce comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.7/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 4,360 | 3,890 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free to list + optional Store subscription | free core + hosting & extensions |
| Transaction fees | ~13% final value fee (varies by category) | 0% (payment processor fees apply) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Marketplace | Self-hosted |
| Free trial | Free listings up to a limit | Free core plugin |
| Staff accounts | Limited | Unlimited (role-based) |
| Product limit | Limits scale with account | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | eBay Managed Payments | 100+ via extensions (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | N/A (standard listings) | Thousands (WP ecosystem) |
| App marketplace | Seller tools & integrations | 900+ official extensions |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Support channels | Phone, chat, help center | Docs, community forums, host/extension support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why 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 reviewWhy pick WooCommerce?
WooCommerce gives you total ownership and zero platform fees, but you trade convenience for responsibility. If you already live in WordPress and have some technical comfort, it is unbeatable on flexibility and cost of goods.
Best for: WordPress users who want full control
Read the full WooCommerce review