Swift vs WooCommerce Direct Checkout
How Swift compares to the popular WooCommerce buy now button plugins.
Feature comparison overview
| Feature | Swift | WooCommerce Direct Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Buy Now button (skip cart) | Yes | Yes |
| Configurable button label | Yes | Yes |
| Redirect to checkout | Yes | Yes |
| Buy Now for variations | Pro | - |
| Sticky Buy Now bar | Pro | - |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | Core GPL |
| Paid plan price | from €29/yr | ~$99/yr |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Why choose Swift?
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 Buy Now button: skip cart and go to checkout
Step-by-step setup guide, architectural best practices, and store workflow recommendations.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Swift compare to WooCommerce Direct Checkout and WPC Buy Now Button?
Swift, QuadLayers WooCommerce Direct Checkout, and WPC Buy Now Button all add a buy now button that skips the cart and redirects to checkout, each with a free version. Swift keeps no database state; its separate paid add-on offers buy now for variations and a sticky buy now bar from €29/yr, while QuadLayers' Pro runs about $99/yr and WPC offers a free plus premium model. Pricing as of June 2026.
Is Swift a direct alternative to WooCommerce Direct Checkout?
Yes. Both plugins address similar store workflows in WooCommerce. Swift focuses on a clean open-source core, no jQuery dependency, full HPOS compatibility, and predictable pricing.
Ready to try Swift?
Swift adds a Buy Now button to WooCommerce that takes shoppers straight to checkout, skipping the cart. Fewer steps means fewer chances to abandon. Stateless, light and fast.