Very recently I found myself contemplating whether I should replace the external payment system I have on one of my sites with a native WordPress solution. I was already familiar with Stripe as a payment processor because we use it here at Themeisle for accepting payments. This naturally led me to researching Stripe plugins so that I could find a good one for my particular need.
Around the same time – and unbeknownst to me – one of our co-founders, Ionut, was in the process of acquiring a Stripe plugin to add to our lineup of offerings. When he announced it in one of our meetings, it felt like he had read my mind somehow. What are the odds that it was the exact plugin that I narrowed down my search to?! 🤯
Shortly after, I decided that since I already did all this research, I might as well share my findings with our community of readers – in case anyone else out there is on the hunt for a solid Stripe plugin.
If you’re reading this, I’m assuming that applies to you. So without further ado…
My personally vetted roundup 💳
| Plugin | Free Version | Pro Starting From $ / Year | Multiple Payment Templates | Official Stripe Partner | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP Full Pay | ✅ | $49 | 1.9% (None) | 🆓 | Yes | |
| WP Simple Pay | ✅ | $49.50 | 3% (None) | 🆓 | Yes | |
| Payment Page | ✅ | $99 | 2% (None) | 🆓 | Yes | |
| WP Stripe Checkout | ✅ | None | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| Accept Stripe Payments | ✅ | None | ❌ | ❌ | Yes | |
| GetPaid Stripe Payments | ✅ | None | ❌ | ❌ | Yes | |
| Stripe Extension for Sliced Invoices | ❌ | $30 | (None) | ❌ | Yes |
🆓 = included in free version; 💰 = included in pro version
1. WP Full Pay
⚠️ Transparency disclosure: This is the plugin I mentioned in the introduction, which is owned and managed by us, the Themeisle team.
Author(s): Themeisle
Current Version: 8.2.2
Last Updated: April 22, 2025
84%Ratings 5,000+Installs WP 5.3+Requires
2. WP Simple Pay
Author(s): Syed Balkhi
Current Version: 4.12.2
Last Updated: January 9, 2025
90%Ratings 10,000+Installs WP 5.9+Requires
3. Payment Page
Author(s): Brandon Ernst
Current Version: 1.4.4
Last Updated: April 21, 2025
100%Ratings 300+Installs WP 5.1+Requires
4. WP Stripe Checkout
Author(s): Noor Alam
Current Version: 1.2.2.53
Last Updated: April 10, 2025
88%Ratings 2,000+Installs WP 5.3+Requires
5. Accept Stripe Payments
Author(s): mra13
Current Version: 2.0.91
Last Updated: April 12, 2025
82%Ratings 20,000+Installs WP 6.0+Requires
6. GetPaid Stripe Payments
Author(s): Stiofan
Current Version: 2.3.14
Last Updated: April 17, 2025
getpaid-stripe-payments.2.3.14.zip
100%Ratings 2,000+Installs WP 5.0+Requires
- Extension must be used with the parent plugin (GetPaid).
7. Stripe Payment Gateway Extension for Sliced Invoices
Author(s): SlicedInvoices
Current Version: 3.9.5
Last Updated: April 11, 2025
92%Ratings 6,000+Installs WP 4.0+Requires
- Extension must be used with the parent plugin (Sliced Invoices).
Final thoughts 💭
Despite the growth of dedicated ecommerce platforms like Shopify and PrestaShop, WordPress continues to remain a popular choice for running an online business.
In response to the needs of the market, developers have created numerous Stripe payment plugins that get the job done efficiently and with minimal investment. In fact most of them come in a free version, which is sufficient for many users. While there are lots of choices out there, I believe that the seven I featured here are among the better ones.
If you’re still stuck on which to pick, I recommend revisiting the comparison chart at the top of the page. Otherwise, my quickie recommendations are:
- Go with WP Full Pay, WP Simple Pay, or Payment Page for the best overall feature set, including pre-made templates for various needs. Those templates will save you a lot of time and headaches trying to get things “just right.”
- Choose WP Stripe Checkout or Accept Stripe Payments if you’re on a limited budget and don’t need complex functionalities. While they aren’t as robust as the top three, they are free and get the basics right.
- If you run an agency or an ecommerce store and you need to send invoices frequently then the extensions that come with either GetPaid or Sliced Invoices could be a good choice for you. Just remember that they need to be used in conjunction with their parent plugins.
Have you used any of these yourself? Are there any others you know about that you’d recommend? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let’s talk about it.
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