Rezervo vs WooCommerce Pre-Orders
How Rezervo compares to the popular WooCommerce pre-order plugins.
Feature comparison overview
| Feature | Rezervo | WooCommerce Pre-Orders |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes | No (paid only) |
| Mark a product as pre-order | Yes | Yes |
| Custom pre-order button label | Yes | Yes |
| Buyable while out of stock | Yes | Yes |
| Cart, checkout & order labelled pre-order | Yes | Yes |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | GPL (paid only) |
| Paid plan price | from €29/yr | $179/yr |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Why choose Rezervo?
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 pre-orders: sell before stock arrives
Step-by-step setup guide, architectural best practices, and store workflow recommendations.
Compare against other solutions
Frequently asked questions
How does Rezervo compare to WooCommerce Pre-Orders and YITH Pre-Order?
All three let you sell products before release. Rezervo is free and open source with PRO from €29/yr, while the official WooCommerce Pre-Orders has no free version ($179/yr) and YITH's premium is ~€139.99/yr. Pricing as of June 2026.
Is Rezervo a direct alternative to WooCommerce Pre-Orders?
Yes. Both plugins address similar store workflows in WooCommerce. Rezervo focuses on a clean open-source core, no jQuery dependency, full HPOS compatibility, and predictable pricing.
Ready to try Rezervo?
Rezervo lets you sell WooCommerce products before they are in stock. Mark any product as a pre-order from the product editor and it stays purchasable even when out of stock, with a custom button label and a clear pre-order flag in the cart and on the order.