ArraySubs vs WP Swings Subscriptions
Both ArraySubs and WP Swings' Subscriptions for WooCommerce are free. WP Swings has the longer track record; ArraySubs adds memberships, retention flows, plan switching and a setup wizard on top of free billing.
- Free vs free
- Memberships included
- Plan switching + retention
ArraySubs vs WP Swings, in short
Short answer: pick ArraySubs if you want more from a free plugin — memberships, plan switching, retention flows and a setup wizard, all in the free tier. WP Swings' Subscriptions for WooCommerce is a proven option (10k+ installs) with a free subscription box, but its free tier is thinner: plan switching, pause, grace periods and analytics are Pro ($129/yr), and memberships need its separate plugin.
Choose ArraySubs if…
- Stores wanting memberships and subscriptions free
- Anyone needing plan switching with proration
- Merchants who want retention flows and a setup wizard
- Teams that value a modern React admin
Choose WP Swings if…
- Stores wanting the most-installed free option
- Simple subscription boxes on a free plugin
- Merchants who only need basic recurring billing
ArraySubs and Subscriptions for WooCommerce by WP Swings are both free WooCommerce subscription plugins. WP Swings is well-established (10k+ installs, 4.4★) and even has a free subscription-box option, but its free tier lacks plan switching, memberships and retention flows — those need WP Swings Pro ($129/yr) or a separate plugin. ArraySubs puts plan switching, memberships, a retention flow builder and a setup wizard in its free core.
ArraySubs vs WP Swings: feature comparison
How ArraySubs Free and Pro compare with Subscriptions for WooCommerce (WP Swings).
| Compare plans | ArraySubs Free$0 — free forever | Best valueArraySubs ProFree for 4 months | WP SwingsFree + Pro ($129/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing & licensing | |||
| Price | $0 | Free 4 months | $129/yr |
| Free tier | Included | Included | Included |
| Memberships in same plugin | Included | Included | separate pluginPartial |
| Subscriptions & billing | |||
| Simple subscriptions | Included | Included | Included |
| Variable subscriptions | Included | Included | ProPartial |
| Free trial & sign-up fee | Included | Included | Included |
| Plan switching (upgrade/downgrade) | Included | Included | ProPartial |
| Different renewal price / skip renewal | Included | Included | Not included |
| Two-phase grace period | Included | Included | ProPartial |
| Auto-retry failed payments | Not included | Included | ProPartial |
| Subscription box | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Multiple gateways | manualPartial | Stripe/PayPal/Paddle | 4 free, +ProPartial |
| Memberships & access | |||
| Member access control | Included | Included | separate pluginPartial |
| Content dripping & role mapping | Included | Included | Not included |
| Retention, revenue & insight | |||
| Retention flow builder | Included | Included | Not included |
| Store credit system | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Advanced analytics | Not included | Included | ProPartial |
| Setup wizard | Included | Included | basicPartial |
ArraySubs vs WP Swings pricing
Free core, forever. Pro is free for 4 months during early launch.
More in the free tier, plus memberships, with no second plugin.
Free + Pro ($129/yr)
Memberships need WP Swings' separate Membership plugin (800+ installs).
Where each plugin pulls ahead
An honest read on what ArraySubs does better, what wins are even, and where the competitor leads.
Plan switching — free vs Pro
ArraySubs includes upgrade / downgrade / crossgrade with proration in its free core. WP Swings offers plan switching too, but only in its Pro tier ($129/yr) and on variable products.
Memberships in the box
ArraySubs includes member access control free. WP Swings needs its separate Membership plugin (only 800+ installs) for any restriction.
Retention & free analytics
ArraySubs adds a retention flow builder, analytics and a guided setup wizard in its free core. WP Swings has no retention flow, and its analytics sit behind Pro.
Install base & track record
WP Swings' Subscriptions has 10k+ installs and a 4.4★ rating over years of updates. ArraySubs is newer and still building its base.
Free subscription box
WP Swings offers subscription-box support in its free tier. ArraySubs doesn't have a dedicated box module yet.
Free recurring billing
Both offer free simple subscriptions with trials and sign-up fees and active development. On basic free billing they're comparable.
Moving from WP Swings to ArraySubs
Both are free, so trialling ArraySubs alongside WP Swings is low-risk. Recreate your subscription products in ArraySubs, then move subscribers when ready — you gain plan switching, memberships and retention without adding a second plugin.
ArraySubs vs WP Swings: common questions
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