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Culqi

By culqionline

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Culqi Review - In-Depth Analysis

Culqi is a secure payment gateway for online stores in Peru. Accept various payment methods including cards and mobile wallets.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

3/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Culqi is a reliable payment gateway that allows you to sell securely from your online store. It supports all major cards, PagoEfectivo, mobile wallets, and Cuotéalo BCP, providing your customers with multiple payment options in one checkout.

With Culqi, integration is easy. Simply enter your CulqiPanel credentials and choose the environment to activate the checkout. You can test it as many times as you need in the integration environment with our test cards before enabling it for your customers.

Culqi ensures stability and security with PCI-DSS certification and a dual layer of security through our anti-fraud engine and 3DS authentication. Customize your checkout with your business logo and colors for a better shopping experience.

This plugin allows you to manage charges and payment orders, activate Culqi checkout as a payment method in your store, issue refunds with a single click from WooCommerce orders, and maintain a log of Culqi activities for each WooCommerce order.

Comparing to Alternatives

Culqi is a payment gateway plugin with several alternatives available that offer similar functionalities for WooCommerce users.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Easy to configure with almost automatic setup
Supports multiple payment methods
Simple and functional interface

Weaknesses

Lacks frequent updates and changelog transparency
Compatibility issues with latest WordPress versions
No support for installment payments within WooCommerce
Known security vulnerability fixed only in recent update

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed with a 3 out of 5 rating based on two reviews, reflecting both satisfaction with ease of use and concerns about updates and compatibility.

Positive highlights

'Functional and easy to use' - asianshopperu
'Accepts multiple payment methods' - asianshopperu
'Simple configuration process' - asianshopperu

Common complaints

Lack of regular updates and unclear compatibility with new WordPress versions
No integrated option for installment payments in WooCommerce

Weaknesses

Limited information on changelog and updates
Compatibility problems with other plugins on latest WordPress versions
Security vulnerability reported and fixed recently

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward and functional payment gateway with basic features and easy setup.

Not ideal for

Those needing frequent updates, advanced payment options like installments, or guaranteed compatibility with the latest WordPress versions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic payment gateway functionality with support for multiple payment methods and easy configuration.

Final Verdict

Culqi provides a simple and functional payment gateway solution that is easy to set up and supports multiple payment methods. However, its lack of frequent updates, limited changelog transparency, and recent security vulnerability reduce its appeal compared to other alternatives.

Users who prioritize stability, security, and advanced features may find better options among the available alternatives. Culqi is suitable for those needing a basic gateway but should be used with caution regarding compatibility and security considerations.