Swatch vs YITH Color & Label
How Swatch compares to the popular WooCommerce variation swatches plugins.
Feature comparison overview
| Feature | Swatch | YITH Color & Label |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Color + button/label swatches | Yes | Yes |
| Swatch type per attribute | Yes | - |
| Color or label per term | Yes | Yes |
| Uses the native variation form (no rebuild) | Yes | - |
| Keyboard + screen-reader accessible | Yes | - |
| No jQuery (lightweight) | Yes | - |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | Core GPL |
| Paid plan price | from €19/yr | Free + premium |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Why choose Swatch?
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 variation swatches: colours and labels
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Frequently asked questions
How does Swatch compare to Variation Swatches and YITH Color & Label Variations?
All three turn variation dropdowns into colour and label swatches. Swatch uses the native variation form, is keyboard accessible and jQuery-free, free and open source with PRO from €19/yr, versus Variation Swatches Pro at $49/yr. Pricing as of June 2026.
Is Swatch a direct alternative to YITH Color & Label?
Yes. Both plugins address similar store workflows in WooCommerce. Swatch focuses on a clean open-source core, no jQuery dependency, full HPOS compatibility, and predictable pricing.
Ready to try Swatch?
Swatch replaces WooCommerce's default variation dropdowns with visual, accessible swatches on the product page. Pick a swatch type per attribute, colour dots or button/label pills, and assign a colour or label per term. The swatches drive the native variations form, so price, stock and add-to-cart update as usual.