Direct Checkout for WooCommerce vs FunnelKit Funnel Builder
Updated 14 Oct 2026. 18 features compared side by side.
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.
WooCommerce funnel and checkout builder with custom checkout pages, order bumps, one-click upsells, A/B tests and analytics, built with your page builder.
Choose Direct Checkout for WooCommerce if…
- You want the lower entry price ($49/yr vs $129/yr)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Choose FunnelKit Funnel Builder if…
- You need conditional fields and optimised checkout templates
- You also want order bumps and cart & checkout blocks
- You want the more complete feature set (88/100 vs 19/100)
- You weigh user ratings (5.0 vs 4.8 on WordPress.org)
FunnelKit Funnel Builder has 12 that Direct Checkout for WooCommerce lacks, including Custom field types, Conditional fields and Optimised checkout templates. Both include 4 of the 18 features we track. 2 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Direct Checkout for WooCommerce FunnelKit Funnel BuilderCheckout fields1/53/5
Free version can remove or hide checkout fields and elements, but cannot add or rename fields.
Lite lets you build sections and drag, reorder or remove checkout fields.
No new fields or field types.
14 field types such as checkbox, radio, HTML and file upload.
No conditional field rules.
Show or hide checkout fields based on shopper choices.
No fees tied to fields.
Does not add custom fields, so nothing extra is shown in emails.
Checkout layout1/55/5
Keeps the theme's checkout layout; no templates.
Lite includes checkout templates; premium library on paid plans.
No multi-step checkout.
Two- and three-step and Shopify-style checkouts are paid features.
Skip-cart redirect is free; cart-on-checkout one-page mode and quick purchase button are PRO.
One-page checkouts and order forms are part of the paid funnel tools.
No address lookup.
Google address autocomplete with your own Maps API key.
Quick purchase goes to the normal checkout; no Apple Pay or Google Pay buttons.
Apple Pay and Google Pay express buttons on both Lite and paid tiers.
Conversion1/55/5
No checkout offers.
Multiple rule-based bumps with skins and custom positions.
No post-purchase upsells.
One-click upsells and downsells with rules and multiple offers.
No abandoned cart recovery.
Via the free FunnelKit Automations plugin; paid Automations adds SMS and rules.
No conversion stats or split testing.
Basic conversion dashboard in Lite; A/B testing and step analytics from Plus.
Can remove the address block from customer order details, but has no Thank You page designer.
Thank-you page templates and order/customer detail widgets in Lite.
Compatibility1/33/3
HPOS compatibility added in version 3.2.0 per the changelog.
Changelog 2.13.0 added WooCommerce HPOS compatibility.
Version 3.3.4 declares incompatibility with WooCommerce Cart and Checkout blocks.
Takes over the checkout; changelog shows notices and fixes for block-based checkouts.
No page builder or block-editor checkout design.
Design checkout steps in Elementor, block editor, Divi, Bricks or Oxygen.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
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 |
FunnelKit Funnel Builder Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Lite | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Basic | $129 per year, 1 site |
| Plus | $299 per year, 2 sites |
| Professional | $399 per year, 3 sites |
| Elite | $599 per year, 30 sites |
Downloads trend
Direct Checkout for WooCommerce
2,953 downloads last week
FunnelKit Funnel Builder
7,112 downloads last week
Verdict
FunnelKit Funnel Builder scores higher on our feature checklist (88/100 against 19/100) and includes conditional fields, optimised checkout templates and order bumps that Direct Checkout for WooCommerce does not. Paid plans start at $49/yr for Direct Checkout for WooCommerce and $129/yr for FunnelKit Funnel Builder. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. FunnelKit Funnel Builder: paid version (Basic). Show or hide checkout fields based on shopper choices.
Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. FunnelKit Funnel Builder: included. Lite includes checkout templates; premium library on paid plans.
Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. FunnelKit Funnel Builder: paid version (Plus). Multiple rule-based bumps with skins and custom positions.
Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. FunnelKit Funnel Builder: partial. Takes over the checkout; changelog shows notices and fixes for block-based checkouts.
Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. FunnelKit Funnel Builder: paid version (Basic). 14 field types such as checkbox, radio, HTML and file upload.
Direct Checkout for WooCommerce: not included. FunnelKit Funnel Builder: paid version (Plus). One-click upsells and downsells with rules and multiple offers.
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FAQ
Which is better, Direct Checkout for WooCommerce or FunnelKit Funnel Builder?
FunnelKit Funnel Builder scores higher on our feature checklist (88/100 against 19/100) and includes conditional fields, optimised checkout templates and order bumps that Direct Checkout for WooCommerce does not. Paid plans start at $49/yr for Direct Checkout for WooCommerce and $129/yr for FunnelKit Funnel Builder. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
FunnelKit Funnel Builder includes 16 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 Direct Checkout for WooCommerce free?
Direct Checkout for WooCommerce has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $49/yr.
Is FunnelKit Funnel Builder free?
FunnelKit Funnel Builder has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $129/yr.
Feature data last changed 14 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Direct Checkout for WooCommerce or FunnelKit Funnel Builder. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.