GatewayKit vs. WP Simple Pay
WP Simple Pay is a great plugin if you only use Stripe. But if you want to give customers choice (PayPal, Mollie, Crypto), avoid expensive tier lock-ins, and connect forms directly in Elementor — here is why GatewayKit is the smarter choice.
Why settle for Stripe-only limitations?
Comparing payment flexibility, Elementor integration, and long-term cost.
| Feature | GatewayKit | WP Simple Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Supported payment processors | 9 gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Crypto, etc.) | Stripe only |
| Cryptocurrency acceptance | Yes — 3 gateways with 100+ coins | No crypto support |
| Native Elementor Pro Form Action | Yes — Action After Submit in Elementor Forms | No — standalone payment overlays only |
| Custom-entered amounts (Donations) | Included free in core plugin | Requires Plus plan ($99.50/yr) |
| Coupon discount codes | Included in Pro ($39.99/yr) | Requires Plus plan ($99.50/yr) |
| Recurring subscriptions | Stripe Subscriptions via Pro ($39.99/yr) | Requires Pro plan ($199.50/yr) |
| Starting price | $39.99/yr (Personal) | $49.50/yr (Limited Personal) |
Multi-Gateway Freedom
Never lose a customer who prefers PayPal, Mollie (iDEAL), or Bitcoin. GatewayKit connects all 9 processors without paid gateway add-ons.
Elementor Pro Native
Connect directly to Elementor Pro Forms using the built-in Action After Submit. Collect custom fields, signatures, and payments simultaneously.
No Feature Gating
WP Simple Pay locks custom amounts and discounts behind $99.50/yr, and subscriptions behind $199.50/yr. GatewayKit Pro gives you everything at $39.99/yr.
Stop wrestling with WooCommerce for simple payments
GatewayKit takes 5 minutes to set up. Download the free plugin, or try it live right now — no account needed.