Easy Digital Downloads

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E-commerce
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The Best Digital eCommerce Plugin for WordPress

How to Replace Easy Digital Downloads

Overview

Easy Digital Downloads is a WordPress plugin that enables creators to sell digital products securely with automated delivery, subscriptions, and licensing. It provides a complete ecommerce solution for digital goods including audio, video, PDFs, WordPress plugins, themes, and more. Trusted by 50,000+ digital creators worldwide, it offers flexible payments, powerful reporting, and 100+ integrations.

Features

83 features across 30 categories

AI(1)

AI RecommendationsAI

AI-powered smart cart recommendations to increase average order value

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Billing(2)

InvoicesPremium

Generate and manage customer invoices

Subscription Billing

Turn one-time purchases into reliable recurring revenue with custom billing cycles and automated renewals

Also in: Insightly, Airtable, Obsidian

Checkout(2)

Checkout Fields ManagerPremium

Customize checkout fields

Full Checkout & Cart

Complete checkout and shopping cart functionality

Communication(2)

Direct Customer Messaging

Send direct messages to customers

Message CustomersPremium

Send messages directly to customers

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(1)

EU VAT Compliance

Automatic EU VAT compliance for digital product sales

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Customer Experience(3)

Conditional Success RedirectsPremium

Redirect customers conditionally after purchase

Customer UploadsPremium

Allow customers to upload files

Customer Wish Lists

Allow customers to create and share wish lists

Customer Insights(1)

Acquisition SurveyPremium

Survey customers about how they found you

Customer Management(2)

Account Management

Customer account management and download history

User HistoryPremium

View complete user purchase and activity history

Also in: Jobber, QuickBooks, Setmore

Customer Retention(1)

Customer Loyalty & Rewards

Build customer loyalty programs and rewards systems

Customer Service(1)

Resend ReceiptPremium

Allow customers to resend purchase receipts

Developer Tools(2)

API AccessPremium

Extensive API and webhook support for custom integrations

Git Download UpdaterPremium

Update downloads from Git repositories

Fulfillment(2)

Physical Product Shipping

Shipping integration for physical products

Simple ShippingPremium

Basic shipping functionality for physical products

Integration(2)

Widgets PackPremium

Collection of WordPress widgets for store features

WordPress Blocks

Stunning WordPress blocks for seamless integration with store features

Integrations(6)

Amazon S3 IntegrationPremium

Store and deliver files from Amazon S3

Dropbox IntegrationPremium

Integration with Dropbox for file management

Gravity Forms CheckoutPremium

Integration with Gravity Forms for custom checkout

Restrict Content Pro IntegrationPremium

Integration with Restrict Content Pro for membership

Slack IntegrationPremium

Send notifications to Slack

Zapier Integration

Connect with 1000s of apps through Zapier

Licensing(2)

License Free DownloadPremium

Offer license keys with free downloads

Software LicensingPremium

Automate license keys, activations, and renewals for software products

Maintenance(1)

Automatic Updates

Automatic updates when license key is valid

Marketing(16)

Abandoned Cart Recovery

Automatically recover lost revenue from abandoned carts

Add to Cart PopupPremium

Display add to cart popups for product promotion

Build Lead MagnetsPremium

Create lead magnets to capture emails

Bulk Discount Generation

Generate bulk discount codes in large quantities

Campaign TrackerPremium

Track marketing campaigns and their performance

Conditional EmailsPremium

Send conditional emails based on purchase behavior

Coupon ImporterPremium

Bulk import discount codes

Cross Sells & UpsellsPremium

Recommend and sell additional products to customers

Customizable Discount Codes

Create discount codes with one-time use, max limits, and custom date ranges

Discount Code GeneratorPremium

Generate discount codes in bulk

Email Marketing Integrations

Integration with ActiveCampaign, AWeber, Campaign Monitor, ConvertKit, GetResponse, Mad Mimi, Mailchimp, MailPoet

Member DiscountsPremium

Offer special discounts to members

Per Product Emails

Send custom emails based on purchased products

Post-Purchase Funnels

Create post-purchase funnels to increase customer lifetime value

Recommended Products

Display recommended products to boost sales

Social DiscountsPremium

Offer discounts for social media sharing

Marketplace(2)

Commissions & PayoutsPremium

Manage vendor commissions and automated payouts

Multi-Vendor MarketplacePremium

Enable multiple vendors to sell through your marketplace

Notifications(2)

Per Product NotificationsPremium

Send notifications based on specific products

Pushover NotificationsPremium

Send Pushover notifications for orders

Order Management(1)

Advanced Sequential Order NumbersPremium

Generate sequential order numbers with custom formatting

Payments(3)

Multi-Currency Support

Accept payments in any currency and sell to 200+ countries globally

Multiple Payment Gateways

Integration with Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Authorize.net, 2Checkout, and more

Secure Payments

Flexible payment processing supporting PayPal, Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and subscriptions

Pricing(2)

Custom PricesPremium

Set custom pricing for individual products

Variable Pricing Switcher

Allow customers to choose custom pricing for products

Product Delivery(4)

Automated Distribution

Automatically handle file distribution with expiring links, download limits, and IP tracking

Custom DeliverablesPremium

Deliver custom content after purchase

Download Email AttachmentsPremium

Send downloads as email attachments

Instant Delivery

Automatically deliver digital products to customers upon purchase

Product Management(6)

Frontend SubmissionsPremium

Allow product submissions from frontend

Product Bundles

Create and sell bundled products with adjustable pricing

Product Comparisons

Allow customers to compare products side-by-side

Purchase LimitPremium

Limit number of purchases per customer

Recently Viewed ItemsPremium

Display recently viewed products to customers

Unlimited Products

Create unlimited products with no listing fees

Reporting(5)

Advanced ReportsPremium

Comprehensive reporting dashboard showing revenue trends, customer lifetime value, and key metrics

Custom Reports

Generate custom reports and export data for analysis

Customer Insights

Detailed analytics on customer behavior and lifetime value

Email ReportsPremium

Automated email reports of sales and metrics

Revenue Tracking

Track sales, revenue trends, and financial metrics in real-time

Security(6)

Access Control

Manage detailed logs and full control over file delivery and access

Content Protection

Restrict access to paid content, manage member permissions, and prevent unauthorized sharing

Fraud MonitorPremium

Advanced fraud monitoring and prevention

Fraud Prevention

Built-in fraud prevention and access controls to protect digital products

MaxMind Fraud PreventionPremium

Advanced fraud prevention using MaxMind

Password MeterPremium

Password strength meter for customer accounts

Setup & Onboarding(1)

Quick Setup Wizard

Guided setup wizard to create digital storefront and start selling in under 10 minutes

Social Proof(1)

Customer Reviews

Collect and display customer reviews and social proof

Support(2)

Premium SupportPremium

Access to premium customer support

Standard Support

Free support for all users via support tickets

Transactions(1)

Unlimited Transactions

No limit on number of transactions processed

Pricing

Personal

$99.50/year
  • Use on 1 Site
  • Unlimited Products
  • Full Checkout & Cart
  • Subscriptions & Free Trials
  • Stripe, PayPal & Apple Pay
  • Custom Discount Codes
  • EU VAT Compliance
  • AI Recommendations
  • Abandoned Cart Recovery
  • Revenue Reporting
  • Standard Support

Extended

$199.50/year
  • Use on 1 Site
  • Unlimited Products
  • Full Checkout & Cart
  • Subscriptions & Free Trials
  • Stripe, PayPal & Apple Pay
  • Authorize.net & 2Checkout
  • Custom Discount Codes
  • EU VAT Compliance
  • AI Recommendations
  • Abandoned Cart Recovery
  • Multi-Currency Support
  • Content Restriction
  • Product Bundles
  • Customer Reviews
  • Zapier Integration
  • Revenue Reporting
  • Standard Support

Professional

Popular
$299.50/year
  • Use on 2 Sites
  • Unlimited Products
  • Full Checkout & Cart
  • Subscriptions & Free Trials
  • Stripe, PayPal & Apple Pay
  • Authorize.net & 2Checkout
  • Custom Discount Codes
  • EU VAT Compliance
  • AI Recommendations
  • Abandoned Cart Recovery
  • Multi-Currency Support
  • Content Restriction
  • Product Bundles
  • Customer Reviews
  • Zapier Integration
  • Software Licensing & API
  • Multi-Vendor Marketplace
  • Commissions & Payouts
  • Recommended Products
  • Customer Wish Lists
  • Physical Product Shipping
  • Post-Purchase Funnels
  • Revenue Reporting
  • Premium Support

All Access

$499.50/year
  • Use on 3 Sites
  • Unlimited Products
  • Full Checkout & Cart
  • Subscriptions & Free Trials
  • Stripe, PayPal & Apple Pay
  • Authorize.net & 2Checkout
  • Custom Discount Codes
  • EU VAT Compliance
  • AI Recommendations
  • Abandoned Cart Recovery
  • Multi-Currency Support
  • Content Restriction
  • Product Bundles
  • Customer Reviews
  • Zapier Integration
  • Software Licensing & API
  • Multi-Vendor Marketplace
  • Commissions & Payouts
  • Recommended Products
  • Customer Wish Lists
  • Physical Product Shipping
  • Post-Purchase Funnels
  • Customer Loyalty & Rewards
  • Fraud Prevention
  • Advanced Reports
  • Bulk Discount Generation
  • Product Comparisons
  • Direct Customer Messaging
  • Revenue Reporting
  • Premium Support

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Easy Digital Downloads. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Easy Digital Downloads alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 83 features.

Buy Easy Digital Downloads

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$72,000
Maintenance$1,080/mo
3-year total$110,880
Dev time~6 months

Buying Easy Digital Downloads saves ~$110,880 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 83 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

23 known integrations