WooCommerce is the most popular way to sell on WordPress. Many Bangladeshi agencies and freelancers build shops with it, and it powers a large number of local online stores. It is free, open-source and extremely flexible. But free software is not the same as a free shop: someone has to host it, set it up and keep it running.
This EasyMall vs WooCommerce comparison looks at what each option means in daily life for a small Bangladeshi seller.
How each one works
WooCommerce is a plugin you install on a WordPress website. You buy a domain and hosting, install WordPress, add WooCommerce, choose a theme, and add plugins for extra features. You own and control everything, and you are responsible for everything.
EasyMall is a hosted store builder. You sign up, pick a template and add products. EasyMall runs the servers, security and updates. You control your design and content, but not the underlying code.
Cost: the plugin is free, the shop is not
WooCommerce itself costs nothing. A working shop usually needs:
- A domain, renewed every year
- Hosting, renewed monthly or yearly
- Often a premium theme and some paid plugins, many with yearly licences
- A developer's time for setup, fixes and changes, unless you do it yourself
The total depends heavily on your choices. EasyMall's free plan includes hosting, SSL, the store, checkout and orders. Paid plans from ৳699/month add your own domain and more AI replies, paid by bKash or Nagad.
Setup and maintenance
A WooCommerce shop needs regular care. WordPress, the theme and every plugin get updates. Usually these go smoothly; sometimes a plugin update breaks the checkout the night before an Eid sale. You also need backups and basic security, because popular software is a popular target.
On EasyMall, this is handled for you. That is the main trade: less control over the code, in exchange for not having to maintain it.
Local selling features
WooCommerce includes cash on delivery, and its shipping zones can be used to set different charges by region. Setting up inside Dhaka and outside Dhaka charges well, validating Bangladeshi phone numbers, or adding courier connections usually involves extra configuration or plugins whose quality varies.
On EasyMall, COD is on from the start and delivery charges are two fields. Orders come with a clear status flow (new, confirmed, delivered, cancelled, returned) and stock updates automatically. Courier booking with Steadfast, Pathao and RedX and online payments for shoppers are coming soon.
Flexibility and ownership
This is WooCommerce's biggest advantage. With full code access and thousands of plugins, you can build almost anything: B2B price lists, subscription boxes, product builders, multilingual sites, membership content. You can move your WordPress site to any host.
EasyMall is intentionally simpler. You can edit every word, image, colour and section, but you cannot install plugins or write custom code. For most Facebook sellers, that simplicity is the point.
Questions to ask before choosing WooCommerce
If a developer offers to build you a WooCommerce shop, ask who will pay for and manage hosting, who updates plugins and how often, what happens if an update breaks the site, and whether the domain and hosting account are in your name. Clear answers to these questions matter more than the theme they show you.
Worked example
Imagine an illustrative home-based cosmetics shop in Sylhet with 60 products and around 10 orders a day.
- With WooCommerce, the owner hires a freelancer to set up hosting, a theme and plugins, then calls them for changes or when something breaks. If the freelancer becomes unavailable, the owner needs to find someone else who understands the setup.
- With EasyMall, the owner builds the store in an afternoon, edits banners and prices from their phone, and pays nothing until they want their own domain.
A large cosmetics brand with a wholesale portal and its own developer might reasonably choose WooCommerce instead.
Summary
- Choose EasyMall if you want to launch fast, sell COD in Bangladesh, edit everything yourself, and never manage hosting or plugins.
- Choose WooCommerce if you need deep customisation, full code ownership, and have the technical help to maintain it.
For a broader look at all options, read how to choose an ecommerce platform in Bangladesh, or compare website builders with hiring a developer. You can also see what the online store builder includes.
Frequently asked questions
Is WooCommerce free?
The WooCommerce plugin is free. A working shop also needs a domain and hosting, and often a premium theme, paid plugins and a developer's time.
Is EasyMall easier than WooCommerce?
For most small sellers, yes. EasyMall handles hosting, security and updates, and has cash on delivery and Dhaka delivery charges set up from the start. WooCommerce gives more control but needs more setup and maintenance.
Can I move my WooCommerce products to EasyMall?
Yes, you can add your products to EasyMall and then point your domain to your EasyMall store on the Starter plan or above.
Does WooCommerce support cash on delivery?
Yes, cash on delivery is built into WooCommerce. Area-based delivery charges and courier connections usually need extra setup or plugins.
Can I add custom code or plugins on EasyMall?
No. EasyMall does not support plugins or custom code. You can edit every text, image, colour and section of your store through the dashboard.
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