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Montonio for WooCommerce

By Montonio

E-commerce & Shopping / Shipping Rate Calculators

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Montonio for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

Montonio is a complete checkout solution for online stores that supports various payment methods and shipping options. It integrates local banks, card payments, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.82/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

Update Frequency

Excellent 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

Montonio is a complete checkout solution for online stores that includes all popular payment methods such as local banks, card payments, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Additionally, it offers financing and shipping services to streamline the checkout process.

The Montonio payment initiation service provides integrations with major banks across Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. Users can also utilize Apple Pay and Google Pay for faster transactions.

With Montonio, merchants can manage refunds easily and offer financing options for larger purchases. The shipping feature allows for automatic label generation and order tracking, all from a single dashboard.

Getting started with Montonio is quick and easy. Simply sign up, verify your identity, and set up the plugin to start using its features. Montonio currently operates in several countries and is expanding its services.

Comparing to Alternatives

Montonio for WooCommerce stands out in the payment gateway category with several viable alternatives available for users seeking different features or regional support.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Comprehensive payment and shipping features integrated in one plugin
Free to use with no hidden costs
User-friendly interface with easy setup
Supports payment financing options
Includes shipping plugins with tracking and label printing

Weaknesses

Has a known medium severity security vulnerability fixed only in the latest version
Limited to no pro version or premium features
Smaller user base compared to some alternatives
May not support all global payment methods

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and comprehensive features.

Positive highlights

'The best payment solution with additional features' - 1mihkel
'Best plugin for payments and shipping. Good pricing.' - Kristians Krauklis
'Everything works perfectly, I use this plugin for my 2 shops' - Augustinas
'Easy to use, reasonable fees. Will recommend.' - juhanlev
'Works great. Love the shipping plugin that I can use with tracking and label printing.' - tjomk

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability reported in versions prior to 10.1.3
No paid version means limited advanced features
Smaller community and support compared to larger plugins

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Merchants looking for a free, easy-to-use payment and shipping solution with integrated financing options, especially those operating in supported regions.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced premium features or those concerned about using plugins with recent security vulnerabilities before updating to the latest version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core payment and shipping features, including payment financing and shipping label printing.

Final Verdict

Montonio for WooCommerce offers a robust and user-friendly payment and shipping solution with excellent user feedback and no cost, making it an attractive choice for many WooCommerce store owners. Its integrated financing and shipping features add significant value beyond basic payment processing.

However, users should be aware of a medium severity security vulnerability fixed in the latest update and the lack of a premium version with advanced features. Those needing extensive support or advanced capabilities might consider alternative plugins.