Cartdock vs Sticky Cart for WooCommerce
How Cartdock compares to the popular WooCommerce sticky-add-to-cart plugins.
Feature comparison overview
| Feature | Cartdock | Sticky Cart for WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes | No |
| Sticky add-to-cart bar | Yes | Yes |
| Variation-aware | Yes | - |
| Accessible, no jQuery, no layout shift | Yes | - |
| Placement rules and scheduling | Pro | - |
| Conversion analytics | Pro | - |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | Core GPL |
| Paid plan price | from €19/yr | Paid only |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Why choose Cartdock?
Transparent pricing
Full core features are free and open source. Paid licenses come with honest renewal rates and no hidden vendor lock-in.
Performance and CWV focus
Built without heavy external JavaScript libraries or layout shifts. Designed to keep mobile PageSpeed scores high.
Modern WooCommerce ready
Tested with High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS), Cart and Checkout Blocks, and the latest PHP versions.
WooCommerce sticky add-to-cart bar: keep the buy button visible
Step-by-step setup guide, architectural best practices, and store workflow recommendations.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Cartdock compare to Sticky Add to Cart (MagniGenie) and Sticky Cart for WooCommerce?
Cartdock is a free, open-source sticky add-to-cart bar that is variation-aware, jQuery-free, and avoids layout shift, with placement rules, scheduling, and conversion analytics in its paid edition from €19/yr. Sticky Add to Cart by MagniGenie is freemium, and the official Sticky Cart for WooCommerce is a paid Marketplace extension. All three ship under the GPL. Pricing as of June 2026.
Is Cartdock a direct alternative to Sticky Cart for WooCommerce?
Yes. Both plugins address similar store workflows in WooCommerce. Cartdock focuses on a clean open-source core, no jQuery dependency, full HPOS compatibility, and predictable pricing.
Ready to try Cartdock?
Cartdock adds a slim, sticky add-to-cart bar to WooCommerce that appears on scroll on long product pages. It shows the product title, price and a buy button, and on variable products it keeps price and availability in sync with the native variations form. Fixed to the viewport and starting hidden, it causes zero Cumulative Layout Shift.