ShopClass vs AWP Classifieds

ShopClass8.9Visit AWP Classifieds8.2Visit

Higher score ShopClass #3 in Classifieds Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ShopClass

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AWP Classifieds #9 in Classifieds Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 6 features Try AWP Classifieds

• ShopClass fits best

  Free classifieds prioritizing security and extensibility

• AWP Classifieds fits best

  WordPress sites needing paid classifieds

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Side by side

Feature	ShopClass 8.9/10 Visit ↗	AWP Classifieds 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.2
Ranking	#3 in Classifieds Software	#9 in Classifieds Software
Best for	Free classifieds prioritizing security and extensibility	WordPress sites needing paid classifieds
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud	Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Community, Docs	Docs, Tickets
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ShopClass 6/6 · AWP Classifieds 4/6
Custom domain	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Listing approval	✓	✓
Seller messaging	✓	✓
Featured listings	✓	✓
Payment collection	✓	✓
API access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps	Web	Web
Our review
Pros	Custom fields, conditional forms, and detailed listing search filters Moderation queues, CAPTCHA, throttling, blocklists, and spam controls Docker, CLI tooling, and plugin/theme APIs support customization	Free tier covers listings, moderation, contact, payments, and ratings Supports PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.net, AdSense, and WordPress integrations Offers featured ads, custom fields, imports, uploads, and location filtering
Cons	Operators manage PHP hosting and deployment themselves Web access is provided instead of a native mobile app Paid upgrades depend on configured payment plugins	Requires an existing WordPress installation Paid plans are billed annually Platform access is web-based rather than through mobile apps
Our verdict	ShopClass is a self-hosted, open-source marketplace CMS for organizations operating their own classifieds website. It supports listing categories, custom fields, conditional form logic, search filters for region, city, price, keyword, and… Read the review →	AWP Classifieds is a self-hosted WordPress plugin for creating classified-ad websites. It is designed for site owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations building niche, local, job, vehicle, pet, or general directories. Users can submit… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ShopClass — where it wins

  • Custom fields, conditional forms, and detailed listing search filters
  • Moderation queues, CAPTCHA, throttling, blocklists, and spam controls
  • Docker, CLI tooling, and plugin/theme APIs support customization

  Where it doesn't

  • Operators manage PHP hosting and deployment themselves
  • Web access is provided instead of a native mobile app
  • Paid upgrades depend on configured payment plugins

• AWP Classifieds — where it wins

  • Free tier covers listings, moderation, contact, payments, and ratings
  • Supports PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.net, AdSense, and WordPress integrations
  • Offers featured ads, custom fields, imports, uploads, and location filtering

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires an existing WordPress installation
  • Paid plans are billed annually
  • Platform access is web-based rather than through mobile apps

• ShopClass8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, extensible classifieds CMS for operators who want control over hosting and moderation.

  Visit ShopClassFull verdict →
• AWP Classifieds8.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A flexible WordPress classifieds plugin with free core tools and paid expansion tiers.

  Try AWP ClassifiedsFull verdict →