WC Currency Switch vs WooPayments Multi-Currency
WooPayments includes a free multi-currency feature, but it only works when WooPayments is your payment gateway. Here is how it compares.
Last checked November 2, 2026
WC Currency Switch
WooPayments Multi-CurrencyChoose WC Currency Switch if
- You use Stripe, PayPal or a local gateway like MyFatoorah
- You want to set exact prices per currency on products
- Your business is outside WooPayments' supported countries
Choose WooPayments Multi-Currency if
- You already use WooPayments and want free rates with no extra plugin
- You want payments and currency from one vendor
Side by side
Feature by feature.
| Feature | WC Currency Switch | WooPayments Multi-Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $49.99/yr for 5 sites, or $499.99 once for 1,000 sites | PartlyFree, with a 2% conversion fee when the shopper's currency differs from your payout currency |
| Free version | No. Try the live demo instead, and every plan has every feature. | YesYes, with WooPayments |
| Page caching | Built in. Sets up Super Page Cache, LiteSpeed, WP Super Cache and xSpeed for you, sends a Vary header and clears cached pages when rates move. | PartlyTwo modes: server conversion that is hard to cache, or browser conversion where placeholders may show briefly |
| Country detection | Your CDN's country first (Cloudflare, Bunny, CloudFront, Vercel, Fastly), then WooCommerce, IP2Location or FreeIPAPI | YesOptional switch by location |
| Automatic exchange rates | 5 providers, including free Frankfurter with no key | YesAutomatic and free |
| Rounding and fees | Round up, down or nearest, plus a fee and a fixed rate per currency | YesRound up and charm pricing |
| Fixed prices per currency | Products and variations, including sale prices | Not listedNot documented |
| Payment methods per currency | Included | NoWooPayments only |
| Currency by billing or shipping country | Included | Not listed |
| Currency by language | WPML, Polylang and TranslatePress | Not listed |
| Rate history and alerts | Rate history with CSV export, and email alerts | Not listed |
WooPayments Multi-Currency details come from: Multi-currency setup, Fees, Supported countries. Checked November 2, 2026. Plugins change, so check their site for the latest. Spot something out of date? Let us know.
The biggest difference
Any gateway, no conversion fee from us.
WooPayments' currency feature is tied to WooPayments itself. Here is what that means.
WooPayments Multi-Currency
- 1Only works when WooPayments is your gateway.
- 2A 2% fee applies when the shopper's currency differs from your payout currency.
- 3WooPayments is available to merchants in 38 countries.
WC Currency Switch
- 1Works with Stripe, PayPal, MyFatoorah and any WooCommerce gateway.
- 2We charge nothing per sale. Your gateway's normal fees apply.
- 3Works wherever WooCommerce runs.
Pricing
What it costs.
WooPayments' multi-currency is free to turn on. The cost shows up as a conversion fee on each payment in another currency.
See all plans| For | WC Currency Switch | WooPayments Multi-Currency |
|---|---|---|
| 1 store | $49.99/yr | Free + 2% per converted sale |
| 5 stores | $49.99/yr | Free + 2% per converted sale |
| 25 stores | $99.99/yr | Free + 2% per converted sale |
| 1,000 stores or more | $499.99 once (1,000 sites) | Example: $200 on $10,000 of converted sales |
| Support | 1 year (Lifetime: 3 years) | WooCommerce support |
Switching from WooPayments Multi-Currency
Move over in an afternoon.
- 01Set up WC Currency Switch
Install it on a staging copy, add your currencies and pick a rate provider.
- 02Bring over your rules
Recreate your country rules, rounding and any fixed prices per currency.
- 03Switch and clear the cache
Deactivate WooPayments Multi-Currency, activate WC Currency Switch on the live store and clear your page and CDN cache.
Can I run WooPayments Multi-Currency and WC Currency Switch at the same time?
We don't recommend it. Two currency plugins will both try to convert prices. Set up WC Currency Switch on a staging copy, then deactivate WooPayments Multi-Currency when you go live.
Will my past orders change?
No. WooCommerce saves the currency on each order, so orders placed with WooPayments Multi-Currency keep their currency and totals.
Is there a free version of WC Currency Switch?
No. Instead, every plan includes every feature, and you can try the live demo on our homepage before you buy.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes. If WC Currency Switch isn't right for your store, ask within 14 days for a full refund.
Ready to switch?
Every feature on every plan, from $49.99 a year for 5 sites.
