WCFM Marketplace
Free tierOverview
WCFM Marketplace is the best-rated free multi-vendor marketplace plugin for WooCommerce, with a 4.98/5 user rating and over 10,000 active installations. It provides a comprehensive front-end vendor dashboard, flexible commission structures, and deep integration with the WooCommerce ecosystem. The plugin is known for being feature-complete even on the free tier, making it an excellent choice for bootstrapped marketplace founders.
Best for: Bootstrapped founders who need a powerful, free WooCommerce marketplace plugin without compromising on features.
Key features
- Free front-end vendor dashboard
- Flexible commissions (global, vendor, product level)
- Vendor shipping management
- Store hours and vacation mode
- Analytics for vendors
- Chat and messaging system
- Bookings and appointments support
Pricing
Model: Freemium
Pros & cons
Pros
- + Best free marketplace plugin — feature-complete without paying
- + Highest rated (4.98/5) with 10,000+ active installs
- + Comprehensive vendor dashboard
- + Flexible commission structures
- + Deep WooCommerce integration
Cons
- − UI can feel overwhelming due to feature density
- − Documentation could be more comprehensive
- − Premium add-ons needed for some advanced features
- − Less polished design than Dokan
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