An online store without hosting, plugins, or constant upkeep

WooCommerce is a free WordPress plugin, but „free“ doesn't mean „no cost“. To run it properly, you need hosting, security updates, paid plugins for basic features, and usually a developer for any major change. Moja Prodavnica is a complete platform — hosting, security, payments, and support are already included in the subscription, with nothing extra to set up.

The difference isn't the platform's price — it's everything around it

WooCommerce the plugin itself is free, but it's only one piece of what you actually need to run a live store. You still need your own hosting (a monthly cost), an SSL certificate, payment plugins, security plugins, backups, and regular updates to WordPress and every installed plugin. Any one of these can break or stop working after an update — and that's when you need a developer. Moja Prodavnica includes all of these pieces in one subscription, with nothing to manage separately.

Security and updates, without you having to think about them

WordPress and WooCommerce installs are a common target for security attacks, precisely because of how many plugins need constant updating. A missed update can mean a compromised store or lost data. With Moja Prodavnica, security and updates are the platform's responsibility — not yours.

Payments, already built for the Macedonian market

WooCommerce requires manually setting up a payment plugin and configuring it with a processor for each bank separately. Moja Prodavnica comes with direct integration to domestic processors (Halkbank/CaSys, NLB, Komercijalna) right after sign-up, with nothing extra to install.

Comparing key features

	Moja Prodavnica	WooCommerce
Hosting included in the subscription	Yescheck_circle	No. Purchased separatelycancel
Security updates handled for you	Yescheck_circle	No. Manual, per plugincancel
Direct integration with Halkbank/CaSys, NLB, Komercijalna	Yescheck_circle	No. Via third-party plugincancel
Technical support included	Yescheck_circle	No (depends on hosting provider)cancel
Developer needed for software version updates	Nocheck_circle	Yescancel

Beyond the lighter technical workload, Moja Prodavnica doesn't charge commission on sales, no matter the volume. Find out how much you could save.

When WooCommerce makes sense

If you have technical skills, already have hosting in place, and want full control over every part of the code, WooCommerce offers a level of flexibility a closed platform can't match. For most small businesses that just need a store that runs reliably without constant technical involvement, a complete platform like Moja Prodavnica takes significantly less time and risk.

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Comparisons with other platforms: Shopify · Store with no commission

Frequently asked questions

Is WooCommerce really free?keyboard_arrow_down

The plugin itself is free, but hosting, an SSL certificate, payment plugins, and most advanced features usually come with an extra cost.

Do I need a developer for WooCommerce?keyboard_arrow_down

Not always for basic setup, but for customizations, resolving plugin conflicts, or issues after an update, usually yes.

What happens if I forget to update a plugin?keyboard_arrow_down

Outdated plugins are a common cause of security breaches on WordPress stores. With Moja Prodavnica, this isn't something you have to manage.

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