WC Currency Switch vs WPML Multicurrency
WPML's WooCommerce Multilingual includes multi-currency, and it can also run on its own. Here is how it compares, and how the two work together.
Last checked November 2, 2026
WC Currency Switch
WPML MulticurrencyChoose WC Currency Switch if
- You need currency switching, not a full translation suite
- You use a CDN or page cache
- You want detection without a MaxMind key
Choose WPML Multicurrency if
- Your store is multilingual and already runs WPML
- You want currency tied closely to WPML languages
Side by side
Feature by feature.
| Feature | WC Currency Switch |
WPML Multicurrency |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $49.99/yr for 5 sites, or $499.99 once for 1,000 sites | PartlyPlugin is free. WPML plans from EUR 39/yr; WooCommerce support starts on CMS at EUR 99/yr |
| Free version | No. Try the live demo instead, and every plan has every feature. | YesYes, standalone mode |
| 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. | NoNot built in. A developer hook adds the currency to URLs |
| Country detection | Your CDN's country first (Cloudflare, Bunny, CloudFront, Vercel, Fastly), then WooCommerce, IP2Location or FreeIPAPI | PartlyIP lookup that needs a MaxMind license key |
| Automatic exchange rates | 5 providers, including free Frankfurter with no key | YesAutomatic, hourly to monthly |
| Rounding and fees | Round up, down or nearest, plus a fee and a fixed rate per currency | Not listed |
| Fixed prices per currency | Products and variations, including sale prices | YesPer product, plus shipping per currency |
| Payment methods per currency | Included | Higher plan onlyListed as a paid feature |
| Currency by billing or shipping country | Included | Not listed |
| Currency by language | WPML, Polylang and TranslatePress | Higher plan onlyListed as a paid feature |
| Rate history and alerts | Rate history with CSV export, and email alerts | Not listed |
WPML Multicurrency details come from: WordPress.org listing, WPML pricing, Multi-currency docs. Checked November 2, 2026. Plugins change, so check their site for the latest. Spot something out of date? Let us know.
The biggest difference
Currency on its own, or alongside WPML.
WPML is built for translation first. WC Currency Switch is built for currency, and it works with WPML when you need both.
WPML Multicurrency
- 1Part of a larger translation suite.
- 2Caching needs developer work, and WPML's docs warn CDN caching can show the wrong currency.
- 3Location detection needs a MaxMind key.
WC Currency Switch
- 1A focused currency plugin with caching built in.
- 2Reads your CDN's country, so no extra key is needed.
- 3If WCML is active, WC Currency Switch hands conversion to it and keeps the switcher in sync.
Pricing
What it costs.
The WooCommerce Multilingual plugin is free, but WooCommerce support needs a paid WPML plan from CMS up.
See all plans| For | WC Currency Switch | WPML Multicurrency |
|---|---|---|
| 1 store | $49.99/yr | EUR 99/yr (CMS, 3 sites) |
| 5 stores | $49.99/yr | EUR 199/yr (Agency) |
| 25 stores | $99.99/yr | EUR 199/yr (Agency) |
| 1,000 stores or more | $499.99 once (1,000 sites) | EUR 199/yr (unlimited) |
| Support | 1 year (Lifetime: 3 years) | 1 year |
Switching from WPML Multicurrency
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 WPML Multicurrency, activate WC Currency Switch on the live store and clear your page and CDN cache.
Can I run WPML Multicurrency 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 WPML Multicurrency when you go live.
Will my past orders change?
No. WooCommerce saves the currency on each order, so orders placed with WPML Multicurrency 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.
