CartFlows vs Fluid Checkout
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.
Lightweight multi-step or single-step WooCommerce checkout redesign with a free Lite version and PRO templates, express buttons and an optimised cart.
Choose CartFlows if…
- You need checkout field editor and order bumps
- You also want custom field types and one-click upsells
- You want the more complete feature set (81/100 vs 44/100)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Choose Fluid Checkout if…
- Stores that want a cleaner, easier checkout with minimal overhead and are not looking for funnels or upsells
CartFlows includes 7 features that Fluid Checkout lacks, including Checkout field editor, Custom field types and Order bumps. Both include 8 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 Fluid CheckoutCheckout fields2/50/5
Add, remove, reorder or create checkout fields in the free plugin.
No editor of its own; works with ThemeHigh Checkout Field Editor and Flexible Checkout Fields.
Free custom field editor supports several input types, including file upload since 2.2.2.
Extra field types come from compatible field editor plugins.
Conditional fields only via compatible third-party field plugins.
No fee fields of its own.
Checkout layout5/55/5
Modern and Instant checkout layouts free; premium templates on paid plans.
Lite gives an optimised layout; Classic, Boxed, Split and Minimalist templates are PRO.
Single-, two- and multi-step checkout layouts in the free plugin.
Multi-step or single-step layouts in Lite.
Instant Checkout gives a distraction-free single-page checkout.
Single-step checkout layout, but no cart-skip or product-plus-checkout pages.
Google address autocomplete is listed as a Pro feature.
Paid Google Address Autocomplete add-on, included in the PRO+ bundle.
Shows gateway express buttons (e.g. Stripe Apple/Google Pay) in its layouts.
Apple Pay, Google Pay and Amazon Pay buttons shown before the steps.
Conversion5/51/5
Dynamic, rule-based bumps with styles and custom locations.
Not built in; changelog notes compatibility with third-party funnel plugins.
One-click upsells and downsells using saved payment details.
Not built in; works alongside upsell funnel plugins.
Separate Cart Abandonment Recovery plugin (free; Pro version in Suite).
Not built in; compatible with Cart Abandonment Recovery Pro.
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.
Optimised order received page with order overview and progress bar.
Compatibility3/32/3
Declares custom_order_tables (HPOS) compatibility in its compatibility class.
Main plugin file declares custom_order_tables compatibility.
Replaces checkout with its own form (offers a Checkout Form block); no block-checkout compatibility declared.
Declares Cart/Checkout blocks compatibility but replaces the Checkout block with its own layout.
Design steps with Elementor, Spectra/Gutenberg, Bricks, Divi or Beaver Builder.
Checkout layout is not designed in a page builder; Elementor is supported for compatibility only.
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 |
Fluid Checkout Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Lite | Free per year, Unlimited |
| PRO | €99 per year, 1 site |
| PRO+ Complete bundle | €129 per year, 1 site |
Downloads trend
CartFlows
13,343 downloads last week
Fluid Checkout
965 downloads last week
Verdict
CartFlows scores higher on our feature checklist (81/100 against 44/100) and includes checkout field editor, order bumps and custom field types that Fluid Checkout does not. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
CartFlows: included. Fluid Checkout: third-party. Add, remove, reorder or create checkout fields in the free plugin.
CartFlows: paid version (Starter). Fluid Checkout: third-party. Dynamic, rule-based bumps with styles and custom locations.
CartFlows: included. Fluid Checkout: third-party. Free custom field editor supports several input types, including file upload since 2.2.2.
CartFlows: paid version (Starter). Fluid Checkout: third-party. One-click upsells and downsells using saved payment details.
CartFlows: via add-on. Fluid Checkout: third-party. Separate Cart Abandonment Recovery plugin (free; Pro version in Suite).
CartFlows: included. Fluid Checkout: not included. Basic analytics dashboard free; A/B testing and advanced analytics paid.
Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.
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FAQ
Which is better, CartFlows or Fluid Checkout?
CartFlows scores higher on our feature checklist (81/100 against 44/100) and includes checkout field editor, order bumps and custom field types that Fluid Checkout does not. 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 8 for Fluid Checkout. 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 Fluid Checkout free?
Fluid Checkout has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at €99/yr.
Feature data last changed 14 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to CartFlows or Fluid Checkout. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.