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ePayco plugin for WooCommerce

By ePayco

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

ePayco plugin for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

The official ePayco plugin for WooCommerce allows seamless payment processing for your online store. It supports various payment methods and offers easy installation.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

0/5 (based on 0+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.1 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The official ePayco plugin enables seamless payment processing for your online store, allowing customers to complete their purchases using their preferred payment methods.

Installation is straightforward and requires no technical expertise, so you can start selling immediately.

ePayco accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, SEPA, PSE (Bank Transfer), Cash (Efecty, Gana, Punto Red, Red Servi, Su Red, Paga todo, Acertemos, Gana Gana, Su Chance, Jer, La Perla), Daviplata, PayPal, SafetyPay, Davipuntos, Puntos Colombia (Coming soon) and more directly on your store with the ePayco plugin for WooCommerce, allowing payments for mobile and desktop. Also, ePayco supports 3D-Secure v 2.2.

ePayco has no setup fees, no hidden costs: you only get charged when you earn money! Earnings are transferred to you quickly. Easily convert your product prices between Colombian pesos and U.S. dollars. Offer installment payments and highlight current promotions. Test your store in our Sandbox environment before going live. Receive your sales revenue on the same day. ePayco customers can use their stored cards for quick and easy checkout without re-entering card details. Focus on selling while we handle security with our advanced fraud prevention and analysis tools.

Leave your details to talk to our team of experts (currently available only for Colombia).

Contribute to the repository on GitHub: Visit the GitHub repository.

Comparing to Alternatives

The ePayco plugin for WooCommerce has several direct alternatives in the WooCommerce payment gateway space, offering a variety of features and integrations.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports integration with WooCommerce for payment processing.
Offers a free version with basic payment gateway features.
Has a range of alternatives available for different payment needs.
Regularly updated to address security vulnerabilities.
Supports multiple payment methods through ePayco.

Weaknesses

Has known security vulnerabilities including SQL injection and payment confirmation bypass prior to version 8.4.7.
No recorded user ratings or reviews to assess reliability or user satisfaction.
Lacks a pro version with advanced features or dedicated support.
Security risk score is relatively high at 6.1 out of 10.

User Sentiment Analysis

There are no user reviews or ratings available for this plugin, so user sentiment cannot be directly assessed. However, the security vulnerabilities noted may impact user trust.

Positive highlights

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities reported in past versions.
Lack of user feedback or community engagement.
No pro version or premium support options.
Potential risk due to medium to high severity security issues.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a free WooCommerce payment gateway integrated with ePayco and are comfortable managing security updates promptly.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a plugin with strong community feedback, premium support, or those concerned about security risks should consider alternatives until vulnerabilities are fully addressed.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic payment gateway functionality for WooCommerce integration with ePayco.

Final Verdict

The ePayco plugin for WooCommerce offers a free payment gateway integration suitable for users needing basic functionality. However, the lack of user reviews and the presence of significant security vulnerabilities in past versions raise concerns about its reliability and safety.

Users should weigh the risks carefully and consider alternative plugins with better security records and user feedback. Prompt updates and caution are advised if choosing this plugin, especially given the absence of a pro version or dedicated support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free ePayco plugin for WooCommerce plugin.

ePayco

WooCommerce

Payments

FAQ

On our developer website, you will find a step-by-step guide on how to integrate the ePayco plugin into your online store:
https://github.com/epayco/Plugin_ePayco_WooCommerce?tab=readme-ov-file#requisitos