Versus
Product comparison that stays fast
Versus adds product comparison to WooCommerce. Shoppers collect products from shop listings and the product page, and Versus shows them in a side-by-side table with the differences highlighted. Rendering is plain JavaScript, with no jQuery.
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See it in action
Comparing products is often awkward
A shopper wants to line up a few products before deciding. Without a comparison tool they open product pages in separate browser tabs and compare prices, specs and availability by hand.
- ✗ No simple way to line up products side by side
- ✗ Opening many tabs and comparing specs by hand
- ✗ Compare tables with heavy JavaScript slow the shop listing
- ✗ No comparison list for logged-out guests
Versus lines products up in one table
- ✓ A side-by-side comparison table with price, SKU, availability and attributes
- ✓ Difference highlighting with a show-only-differences toggle
- ✓ Comparison lists for guests and logged-in customers, merged on login
- ✓ Plain-JavaScript rendering with no jQuery
What you get in the free version
Everything you need to line products up side by side.
Compare button
Added automatically on shop listings and the product page; each placement can be toggled independently.
Side-by-side table
Image, name, price, SKU, availability and short description, plus a row per product attribute.
Difference highlighting
Rows whose values differ are highlighted, with a show-only-differences toggle.
Guest and customer lists
Guests get a per-browser list, customers a Compare tab in My Account, and lists merge on login.
Product cap
Between 2 and 6 products per list; the oldest item is removed when the cap is exceeded.
No jQuery
A plain-JavaScript front end with accessible buttons and ARIA attributes.
Up and running in three steps
Enable the button and compare your first few products.
Install
Activate Versus alongside WooCommerce.
Pick placements
In the Versus menu, enable the compare button on shop listings and the product page.
Check the table
Add a few products to the comparison and open the table to see them side by side.
Who it is for
When shoppers compare specs instead of opening many browser tabs.
Electronics and hardware
Price, SKU, availability and attributes in one table with difference highlighting.
- ✓ Side-by-side table
- ✓ Differences only
- ✓ Cap of 2-6 products
Stores with wide catalogues
A compare button on listings and the product page, shoppers build a list without leaving the shop.
- ✓ Guests + account
- ✓ Merge on login
- ✓ No jQuery
Considered B2C purchases
Fewer drop-offs because comparison happens on the store, not in notes.
- ✓ ARIA on buttons
- ✓ Compare tab
- ✓ Docs in EN and Polish
What PRO adds, and why it matters
Comparison page shortcode
The [versus_compare] shortcode renders a full table with price, SKU, stock, weight, dimensions and product attributes.
Configurable rows
Toggle which table rows appear (price, SKU, stock, weight, dimensions, description, attributes) under Products → Versus Pro.
Sticky compare bar
A bar at the bottom of shop and category pages, preview selected products and jump to the full comparison.
Difference highlighting
Highlights rows where compared products differ, makes scanning the table faster.
Comparison export
Download CSV, PDF and print the table on the [versus_compare] page. Exports can be disabled in PRO settings.
Category-scoped compare
Optionally restrict additions to products sharing at least one WooCommerce category with the first item in the set.
What you get: FREE vs PRO
PRO keeps everything in the free plugin and adds the modules below.
Versus vs YITH WooCommerce Compare vs WPC Smart Compare
How Versus compares to the popular WooCommerce product comparison plugins.
| Versus | YITH WooCommerce Compare | WPC Smart Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side-by-side compare table | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Difference highlighting | Yes | — | Yes |
| Guest comparison lists | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sticky compare bar | Pro | — | Yes |
| Comparison export | Pro | — | — |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | Core GPL | Core GPL |
| Paid plan price | from €29/yr | ~$69.99/yr | Free + premium |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Need more? Versus PRO
The free edition covers side-by-side comparison in My Account. Versus Pro adds a comparison-page shortcode and a sticky bar on listings. Versus is part of the Wave 3 storefront cluster, it works alongside Shortlist (wishlist) and Swift (Buy Now) as an independent GPL plugin.
- ✓ [versus_compare] shortcode with expanded table (shipped)
- ✓ Sticky compare bar (shipped)
- ✓ Configurable rows, CSV/PDF/print export and category scope (shipped in PRO)
Support and resources
Every plugin has its own documentation with setup walkthroughs. Bugs and questions go to the public GitHub repository for that plugin, we answer in the open.
Frequently asked questions
Does it require WooCommerce?
Yes. The plugin works with WooCommerce products.
Can guests compare products?
Yes, when you enable guest lists in the settings. The list is stored per browser and merged into the account on login.
Does Versus use jQuery?
No. The front end is plain JavaScript with no jQuery dependency.
Where does the compare button appear?
On shop listings and the product page, depending on your settings. The comparison opens on the Compare tab in My Account, or a dedicated URL for guests.
How many products can I compare?
The cap is configurable between 2 and 6 products. When the cap is exceeded, the oldest product drops off the list.
Does Versus pair with Shortlist and Swift?
Yes. Shortlist lets shoppers save products for later; Swift shortens the path to checkout. Versus lines up specs before the decision, all three are from wppoland.com and work independently.
How does Versus compare to YITH WooCommerce Compare and WPC Smart Compare?
Versus, YITH WooCommerce Compare, and WPC Smart Compare all build a side-by-side comparison table with guest lists and a free version, and Versus adds difference highlighting in its free tier. Versus reserves the sticky compare bar and comparison export for its paid edition from €29/yr, while YITH's premium runs about $69.99/yr and WPC offers a free plus premium model. Pricing as of June 2026.
Add product comparison to your store
A side-by-side table, difference highlighting and guest and customer lists. The full FREE edition under GPL.
Read the docsFREE is full side-by-side comparison, PRO adds rows, categories and export.