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PAYCOMET for WooCommerce

By PAYCOMET

E-commerce & Shopping / Subscriptions & Recurring Products

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

PAYCOMET for WooCommerce Review - In-Depth Analysis

PAYCOMET payment gateway module for WooCommerce. It allows credit card payments and supports multiple currencies and banks.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

3/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This is a payment gateway for WooCommerce to accept credit card payments using merchant accounts from paycomet.com.

This module allows payment for orders via credit card using the virtual terminal service from paycomet.com.

Features of the module include card tokenization, enabling users to store their cards for future payments. It supports total and partial refunds online. The module is compatible with WooCommerce Subscriptions and allows for multi-currency operations, associating a terminal with each currency. Additionally, PAYCOMET enables operations with different banks, processing transactions with the desired bank.

Comparing to Alternatives

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

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports Paycomet payment gateway integration for WooCommerce.
No known security vulnerabilities as per latest WPScan report.
Free to use without a paid version, making it accessible for small businesses.
Relatively straightforward setup for users with a Paycomet account.
Has been reported to work well for users with proper configuration.

Weaknesses

Limited support responsiveness reported by users.
Issues with payment processing hanging and not completing.
Documentation lacks clarity on handling payment status updates.
Not compatible with the Gutenberg block checkout, requiring use of the older shortcode checkout.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews show a mixed sentiment with a 3 out of 5 average rating. While some users report smooth operation, others face significant issues with payment processing and support responsiveness.

Positive highlights

'Funciona perfectamente' - lorenzoguti, praising reliable operation over two years.
'The plugin works well and setup is not very complicated' - polsola, noting ease of configuration.
'The whole process is correct' - Bernie Torras, acknowledging functional payment flow with some UI concerns.

Common complaints

Payment process hangs and does not complete, causing failed transactions.
Lack of response from support when issues are reported.

Weaknesses

Support is unresponsive to user queries and problems.
Payment status sometimes remains pending despite successful transactions.
Incompatibility with the Gutenberg block checkout limits usability.
Documentation is insufficient regarding payment notification URL setup.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is best suited for WooCommerce store owners who have an active Paycomet merchant account and are comfortable using the classic shortcode checkout rather than the Gutenberg block checkout.

Not ideal for

It is not ideal for users who require responsive support, rely on the Gutenberg block checkout, or need a plugin with comprehensive documentation and seamless payment status updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full integration with the Paycomet payment gateway, allowing merchants to accept payments without additional cost.

Final Verdict

PAYCOMET for WooCommerce offers a free and secure payment gateway integration for merchants using Paycomet. While it functions well for some users, issues with payment processing and lack of support responsiveness are notable drawbacks. The plugin also lacks compatibility with the newer Gutenberg checkout blocks, which may limit its appeal.

Given the availability of many alternative WooCommerce payment gateways with more robust support and features, users should carefully consider their needs before choosing this plugin. It remains a viable option for those specifically tied to Paycomet and comfortable with its limitations.