The biggest difference is where your data lives. EDD is a fully self-hosted WordPress plugin, meaning all your customer and order data stays in your database. SureCart is a "hybrid" solution where your data is stored on their external servers.
Yes, depending on your plan, SureCart may charge a fee on specific features like subscriptions, order bumps, and upsells. Easy Digital Downloads never charges platform transaction fees on any of our features.
EDD is the industry standard for software licensing (plugins, themes, apps). Our Licensing API is more robust and has been used by the top developers in the WordPress ecosystem for over a decade.
Yes! Our support team can help you migrate your digital store from SureCart to EDD, ensuring your data is brought back to your own server securely.
Yes, the free version of Easy Digital Downloads is available to download in the WordPress plugin directory. With over 50,000 active installations, it’s a trusted and highly-rated choice. It’s also the perfect entry-level option if you're just getting started with selling digital products, giving you all the essential tools to launch your digital eCommerce store without upfront costs.
EDD is fully self-hosted on your WordPress site, giving you complete control over your store, data, and branding. This is unlike SureCart, which hosts your store on their servers and limits control. SureCart also charges per-transaction fees on key features like subscriptions and upsells, EDD offers transparent pricing with no extra fees beyond your payment gateway.
