Shelfora vs YITH Catalog Mode
How Shelfora compares to the popular WooCommerce catalog mode plugins.
Feature comparison overview
| Feature | Shelfora | YITH Catalog Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Hide price or add-to-cart | Yes | Yes |
| Role-based rules | Yes | Yes |
| Request a quote | Pro | - |
| Scheduled catalog windows | Pro | - |
| Purchase enforcement | Yes | Yes |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | Core GPL |
| Paid plan price | from €29/yr | from $79/yr |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Why choose Shelfora?
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 catalog mode: hide prices and add to cart
Step-by-step setup guide, architectural best practices, and store workflow recommendations.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Shelfora compare to YITH Catalog Mode and Catalog Visibility Options?
Shelfora hides prices or the add-to-cart button with role-based rules and purchase enforcement for free, and adds request-a-quote plus scheduled catalog windows in the paid edition from €29/yr. YITH Catalog Mode is a free plugin with premium from $79/yr, and Catalog Visibility Options is the official WooCommerce extension covering the same core hiding behaviour. Pricing as of June 2026.
Is Shelfora a direct alternative to YITH Catalog Mode?
Yes. Both plugins address similar store workflows in WooCommerce. Shelfora focuses on a clean open-source core, no jQuery dependency, full HPOS compatibility, and predictable pricing.
Ready to try Shelfora?
Shelfora turns WooCommerce into a browsable catalog. Hide the price, the add-to-cart button or both, store-wide or only for selected visitor roles. Ideal for wholesale, B2B and request-a-quote stores.