Boost Your Profits
with

Lower fees, custom storefronts, and checkout experiences designed to help your business grow faster and smarter.


Why WooCommerce?

Lower Costs
WooCommerce is free with no monthly fees—you only pay payment processor fees and for any optional extras you choose.

Greater Flexibility
Take full control of your store with limitless customization and no vendor lock-in. It’s your store, your way.

More Revenue
Boost conversions with built-in SEO tools, frictionless checkout, smart upsells, and seamless mobile shopping.
Syde
Your Award-Winning Woo
PRO Partners
We help you maximize your WooCommerce store’s
performance and profits.

Sites That
Convert
Fast, mobile-friendly stores crafted around your brand and buyer preferences that boost average order value and reduce cart abandonment.

Optimized Checkout
& Payment Savings
Seamless integration with low-fee processors like Mollie and Payoneer, plus custom checkouts tailored for regional and subscription-based payments.

End-to-End
WooCommerce Expertise
From strategy and UX/UI to gateway integration, we handle every aspect of your WooCommerce setup to ensure smooth operations and effortless growth.
WooCommerce vs Shopify:
What Are the Pros and Cons?

Cost | Free core; pay for hosting & add-ons | Subscription plans $29–$399+/month |
Control | Full control over site and hosting | Hosted platform, no server management needed |
Customization | Highly customizable with plugins and coding | Limited customization |
Extensions/Apps | 900+ extensions, 59,000+ WordPress plugins | 8,000+ Shopify apps |
SEO | Strong, thanks to WordPress | Good basics but less flexible |
Hosting/Speed | Hosting you choose; speeds vary | Hosting included and optimized |
Support | Community and Syde expert help available | 24/7 dedicated Shopify support |
Scalability | Unlimited potential, but it requires some technical management and maintenance. | Easy to scale, but monthly subscription and other fees grow as well |
FAQ
What is WooCommerce?
WooCommerce is a free, open-source plugin that transforms any WordPress website into a customizable online store. You can sell physical products and digital downloads with full control over design, payments, shipping, and more. Subscriptions and membership sales are also available through add-ons.
Does WooCommerce Support B2B Functionality?
Yes, WooCommerce can support robust B2B features through plugins and custom development. Common B2B capabilities include:
- Custom pricing and discounts for specific user roles or customer groups
- Quote requests in place of direct checkout
- Minimum order quantities and bulk pricing options
- Account-based logins with approval workflows
- Tax-exempt status and VAT management
- Private or restricted storefronts for wholesale customers
For more details, see the official WooCommerce B2B guide, which explains the WooCommerce B2B extension in depth.
What are the WooCommerce Costs?
WooCommerce itself is free. Additional costs may include your domain, web hosting, premium themes or extensions, and developer support. For more details, see WooCommerce’s pricing article or try their free cost calculator.
How do WooCommerce Costs Compare to Other Platforms?
The table below estimates annual costs based on 100,000 orders/year at €50 each (€5M GMV).
Figures are approximations; actual costs vary by project and should be confirmed with the individual vendors.
Category | WooCommerce | Shopify Plus | BigCommerce Enterprise | Magento (Adobe Commerce Cloud) |
License | Free | €24,000 (€2,000/mo) | €12,000–€30,000 | €22,000–€60,000 |
Hosting | €6,000 | Included | Included | Included |
Transaction Fees | None | €100,000 (2%) | None | None |
Payment Gateway | €75,000 (1.5%) | €75,000 (1.5%) | €75,000 (1.5%) | €75,000 (1.5%) |
Dev Retainer | €24,000 | €12,000 | €12,000–€30,000 | €40,000–€100,000 |
Apps/Extensions | €5,000 (avg.) | €5,000–€10,000 | €5,000–€10,000 | €5,000–€15,000 |
Annual Total | €105,000 | €211,000 | €104,000–€145,000 | €142,000–€245,000 |
5-Year Total | €525,000 | €1,055,000 | €520,000–€725,000 | €710,000–€1,225,000 |
What are WooCommerce Customization Options?
As an open-source platform, WooCommerce is highly adaptable. With Syde’s expertise, your customization options are virtually limitless.
Core features include:
- Custom product options, themes, and checkout tweaks
- 900+ WooCommerce extensions
- Over 59,000 WordPress plugins
Is WooCommerce Multilingual?
Yes! With plugins like Syde’s MultilingualPress, WooCommerce supports hundreds of languages, enabling global sales with translated products and categories.
WooCommerce vs Shopify: What Are the Pros and Cons?
Aspect | WooCommerce | Shopify |
Cost | Free core; pay for hosting & add-ons | Subscription plans $29–$399+/month |
Control | Full control over site and hosting | Hosted platform, no server management needed |
Customization | Highly customizable with plugins and coding | Limited customization |
Extensions/Apps | 900+ extensions, 59,000+ WordPress plugins | 8,000+ Shopify apps |
SEO | Strong, thanks to WordPress | Good basics but less flexible |
Hosting/Speed | Hosting you choose; speeds vary | Hosting included and optimized |
Support | Community and Syde expert help available | 24/7 dedicated Shopify support |
Scalability | Unlimited potential, but it requires some technical management and maintenance. | Easy to scale, but monthly subscription and other fees grow as well |
Overall, Shopify is simpler for beginners, while WooCommerce offers greater flexibility and potential for lower ongoing costs and better margins when managed with expert help like Syde.
How Easy Is It to Migrate from platforms like Shopify to WooCommerce?
Migration involves setting up WordPress and WooCommerce, then exporting and importing your shop products, customers, and orders. Syde’s expert team can handle the entire process to ensure a smooth transition with no data loss or downtime.
What does Syde do as a WooCommerce Agency Specializing in WooCommerce Development?
Syde is a certified Woo PRO Partner and Europe’s biggest WordPress agency. We deliver custom, scalable eCommerce solutions tailored to your brand and business goals. Our WooCommerce development expertise includes building high-performance online stores, seamless payment gateway integrations, custom plugin development, multilingual and multisite setups, as well as ongoing maintenance and support. As Woo Experts, we handle complex WooCommerce projects from strategy and design through launch and growth, ensuring your store performs flawlessly and grows profitably.