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SUMO Subscriptions vs WPSubscription

Updated 5 Oct 2026. 24 features compared side by side.

Low-cost CodeCanyon subscription plugin for WooCommerce by Fantastic Plugins with built-in Stripe and PayPal renewals, sync, switching and order subscriptions.

Est. installs~2.7K
From$49
ModelPremium
Visit site Full profile
VS

WPSubscription

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 (25)

Freemium WooCommerce subscription plugin with Stripe and PayPal renewals in the free version, plus installments and churn tools in Pro.

Free installs1K+
From$89/yr
UpdatedOct 2026
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Choose SUMO Subscriptions if…

  • You need pause & resume
  • You want the more complete feature set (89/100 vs 84/100)
  • You prefer the more widely used option

Choose WPSubscription if…

  • You need cancellation flow & retention
  • You want to start with a free version

SUMO Subscriptions includes 1 feature that WPSubscription lacks, including Pause & resume; WPSubscription has 1 that SUMO Subscriptions lacks, including Cancellation flow & retention. Both include 18 of the 24 features we track. 2 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.

At a glance

SUMO Subscriptions
WPSubscription
89/100
Feature score
84/100
20 of 24
Features included
20 of 24
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WordPress.org rating
4.9/5
n/a
Active installs
1K+
n/a
Support threads resolved
50%

Feature comparison

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Feature
SUMO Subscriptions
WPSubscription
Billing options7/77/7
Recurring billing KeySell products that renew automatically on a schedule.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Simple, variable and grouped subscription products with automatic renewals.

WPSubscription Included

Any simple product can renew automatically in the free plugin.

Flexible billing intervalsDaily, weekly, monthly, yearly or custom intervals and lengths.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Configurable renewal frequency and number of instalments per subscription.

WPSubscription Included

Daily, weekly, monthly or yearly cycles; plans can hold several durations (v2.0).

Free trialsTrial periods before the first payment.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Free or paid trial periods are supported.

WPSubscription Included

Free trial before the first payment is in the free version.

Sign-up feesOne-off fee charged at the start of a subscription.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Optional sign-up fee per subscription product.

WPSubscription Paid version Basic

One-time fee on first subscription, configurable per product.

Synchronised renewalsRenew all subscriptions on a fixed day (e.g. the 1st).
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Subscription Payment Synchronization renews on a fixed date with proration.

WPSubscription Partial

Synchronize Schedule aligns delivery dates for everyone; billing still follows each sign-up date.

Subscribe & save option KeyLet shoppers choose one-time or subscription on the same product, with a discount.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Order Subscription lets shoppers make normal products recurring at checkout.

WPSubscription Included

Since 2.0 a product can offer one-time and subscription side by side with a savings badge.

Variable subscriptionsSubscription options per product variation.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Variable subscription products supported.

WPSubscription Paid version Basic

Variable subscription products are listed as a premium feature.

Payments & renewals5/55/5
Automatic renewal payments KeyCharges saved cards automatically (e.g. via Stripe).
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Built-in Stripe gateway charges cards automatically on renewal.

WPSubscription Included

Stripe recurring charges are built into the free plugin.

PayPal renewalsAutomatic renewals through PayPal.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

PayPal Reference Transactions and PayPal Subscriptions API supported.

WPSubscription Included

Readme states PayPal recurring payments are included free.

Manual renewalsCustomers pay each renewal invoice manually.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Manual renewal possible with any WooCommerce payment gateway.

WPSubscription Paid version Basic

Manual renewal mode sends invoices for customers to pay themselves.

Failed payment retriesAutomatic retry schedule for failed renewals.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Automatic payment retries scheduled by a times-per-day setting.

WPSubscription Included

Failed payments are retried automatically (Stripe-managed); Pro adds a configurable grace period.

Renewal & dunning emailsReminders, failed-payment and expiry emails.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Multiple overdue and suspend reminder emails.

WPSubscription Included

Lifecycle emails and failed-payment alerts to store and customer; Pro adds recovery campaigns.

Customer self-service4/64/6
Subscription management in My Account KeyCustomers view and manage subscriptions in their account.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

View Subscription page in My Account for subscriber actions.

WPSubscription Included

Customers see billing dates, update payment details and cancel from their account.

Pause & resumeCustomers can pause and resume subscriptions.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Subscribers can pause and resume subscriptions.

WPSubscription Not included

No pause action in the readme or customer docs; only cancel and auto-renew toggle.

Skip a renewalCustomers can skip the next shipment or renewal.
SUMO Subscriptions Not included

Not on the detailed CodeCanyon feature list.

WPSubscription Not included

No skip-next-renewal option documented.

Upgrades, downgrades & prorationSwitch plan or variation with prorated charges.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Upgrade, downgrade and switch between variations with proration options.

WPSubscription Paid version Basic

Upgrade/downgrade options in all paid plans; proration rules are not documented.

Change payment method / addressCustomers update card or shipping details themselves.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Subscribers can add or update payment method and shipping address.

WPSubscription Included

Customers can refresh card details from their dashboard.

Cancellation flow & retentionCancellation reasons or retention offers before cancelling.
SUMO Subscriptions Not included

Cancel now, at period end or on a date; no reasons survey or retention offers listed.

WPSubscription Paid version Basic

Cancellation survey collects reasons; win-back offers via Subscription Recovery add-on.

Admin & compatibility4/64/6
Admin create & edit subscriptionsCreate or modify subscriptions manually in admin.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Admins can manually create a subscription order and assign it to a user.

WPSubscription Included

Admins edit subscriptions, change cycles, switch plans or cancel for customers.

Subscription reportsMRR, churn, renewals and subscriber reports.
SUMO Subscriptions Partial

Master log and subscription list with CSV export; no MRR or churn reports listed.

WPSubscription Paid version Basic

Subscription Health tracks MRR, churn and revenue at risk; basic monthly reports also in docs.

GiftingBuy a subscription as a gift for someone else.
SUMO Subscriptions Not included

Gift subscriptions are not on the feature list.

WPSubscription Not included

Gifting is not among free, Pro or add-on features.

Import / migrationImport subscriptions from another plugin or platform.
SUMO Subscriptions Not verified

No import or migration tool is advertised.

WPSubscription Partial

Migration from WooCommerce Subscriptions is done on request via support; no public importer.

HPOS compatibleDeclared compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Listing states HPOS compatibility.

WPSubscription Not verified
Block checkout compatibleWorks with the WooCommerce Cart and Checkout blocks.
SUMO Subscriptions Included

Listing states WooCommerce Blocks support.

WPSubscription Included

Readme lists WooCommerce Blocks and Gutenberg support.

Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?

Pricing compared

SUMO Subscriptions Premium

Regular licence$49 one-off, 1 site
Extended licence$490 one-off, 1 site

WPSubscription Freemium

Free$0
Basic$89 per year, 1 site
Standard$299 per year, 5 sites
Basic Lifetime$199 lifetime, 1 site
Standard Lifetime$429 lifetime, 5 sites

Downloads trend

SUMO Subscriptions

No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).

WPSubscription

1,119 downloads last week

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

SUMO Subscriptions scores higher on our feature checklist (89/100 against 84/100) and includes pause & resume that WPSubscription does not. WPSubscription still has the edge on cancellation flow & retention. Only WPSubscription has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Biggest differences

Pause & resume

SUMO Subscriptions: included. WPSubscription: not included. Subscribers can pause and resume subscriptions.

Cancellation flow & retention

SUMO Subscriptions: not included. WPSubscription: paid version (Basic). Cancellation survey collects reasons; win-back offers via Subscription Recovery add-on.

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, SUMO Subscriptions or WPSubscription?

SUMO Subscriptions scores higher on our feature checklist (89/100 against 84/100) and includes pause & resume that WPSubscription does not. WPSubscription still has the edge on cancellation flow & retention. Only WPSubscription has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Which has more features?

They are level: both include 20 of the 24 woocommerce subscriptions features we track.

Is SUMO Subscriptions free?

SUMO Subscriptions is premium only. Paid plans start at $49.

Is WPSubscription free?

WPSubscription has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $89/yr.

Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to SUMO Subscriptions or WPSubscription. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.