CartFlows vs Direct Checkout for WooCommerce
Updated 14 Oct 2026. 18 features compared side by side.
Funnel builder and checkout replacement for WooCommerce from Brainstorm Force, with modern checkout layouts, order bumps, upsells and A/B testing.
QuadLayers plugin that shortens the buying path: skip the cart, redirect to checkout and remove fields, with quick purchase and one-page checkout in PRO.
Choose CartFlows if…
- You need optimised checkout templates and order bumps
- You also want cart & checkout blocks and custom field types
- You want the more complete feature set (81/100 vs 19/100)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Choose Direct Checkout for WooCommerce if…
- You want the lower entry price ($49/yr vs $149/yr)
CartFlows includes 11 features that Direct Checkout for WooCommerce lacks, including Custom field types, Optimised checkout templates and Multi-step checkout. Both include 4 of the 18 features we track. 3 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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CartFlows Direct Checkout for WooCommerceCheckout fields2/51/5
Add, remove, reorder or create checkout fields in the free plugin.
Free version can remove or hide checkout fields and elements, but cannot add or rename fields.
Free custom field editor supports several input types, including file upload since 2.2.2.
No new fields or field types.
No conditional field rules.
No fees tied to fields.
Does not add custom fields, so nothing extra is shown in emails.
Checkout layout5/51/5
Modern and Instant checkout layouts free; premium templates on paid plans.
Keeps the theme's checkout layout; no templates.
Single-, two- and multi-step checkout layouts in the free plugin.
No multi-step checkout.
Instant Checkout gives a distraction-free single-page checkout.
Skip-cart redirect is free; cart-on-checkout one-page mode and quick purchase button are PRO.
Google address autocomplete is listed as a Pro feature.
No address lookup.
Shows gateway express buttons (e.g. Stripe Apple/Google Pay) in its layouts.
Quick purchase goes to the normal checkout; no Apple Pay or Google Pay buttons.
Conversion5/51/5
Dynamic, rule-based bumps with styles and custom locations.
No checkout offers.
One-click upsells and downsells using saved payment details.
No post-purchase upsells.
Separate Cart Abandonment Recovery plugin (free; Pro version in Suite).
No abandoned cart recovery.
Basic analytics dashboard free; A/B testing and advanced analytics paid.
No conversion stats or split testing.
Thank-you step with standard and Instant layouts.
Can remove the address block from customer order details, but has no Thank You page designer.
Compatibility3/31/3
Declares custom_order_tables (HPOS) compatibility in its compatibility class.
HPOS compatibility added in version 3.2.0 per the changelog.
Replaces checkout with its own form (offers a Checkout Form block); no block-checkout compatibility declared.
Version 3.3.4 declares incompatibility with WooCommerce Cart and Checkout blocks.
Design steps with Elementor, Spectra/Gutenberg, Bricks, Divi or Beaver Builder.
No page builder or block-editor checkout design.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
CartFlows Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Starter | $149 per year, 1 site |
| Pro | $299 per year, 3 sites |
| Pro Lifetime | $699 lifetime, 3 sites |
| Suite | $449 per year, 30 sites |
Direct Checkout for WooCommerce Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Personal | $49 per year, 1 site |
| Agency | $99 per year, 5 sites |
| Developer | $149 per year, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
CartFlows
13,698 downloads last week
Direct Checkout for WooCommerce
2,955 downloads last week
Verdict
CartFlows scores higher on our feature checklist (81/100 against 19/100) and includes optimised checkout templates, order bumps and cart & checkout blocks that Direct Checkout for WooCommerce does not. Paid plans start at $149/yr for CartFlows and $49/yr for Direct Checkout for WooCommerce. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
CartFlows: included. Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. Modern and Instant checkout layouts free; premium templates on paid plans.
CartFlows: paid version (Starter). Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. Dynamic, rule-based bumps with styles and custom locations.
CartFlows: partial. Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. Replaces checkout with its own form (offers a Checkout Form block); no block-checkout compatibility declared.
CartFlows: included. Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. Free custom field editor supports several input types, including file upload since 2.2.2.
CartFlows: paid version (Starter). Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. One-click upsells and downsells using saved payment details.
CartFlows: included. Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. Single-, two- and multi-step checkout layouts in the free plugin.
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FAQ
Which is better, CartFlows or Direct Checkout for WooCommerce?
CartFlows scores higher on our feature checklist (81/100 against 19/100) and includes optimised checkout templates, order bumps and cart & checkout blocks that Direct Checkout for WooCommerce does not. Paid plans start at $149/yr for CartFlows and $49/yr for Direct Checkout for WooCommerce. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
CartFlows includes 15 of the 18 features we track, against 4 for Direct Checkout for WooCommerce. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is CartFlows free?
CartFlows has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $149/yr.
Is Direct Checkout for WooCommerce free?
Direct Checkout for WooCommerce has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $49/yr.
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