When I first needed to collect payments on my WordPress site, I made the mistake of installing WooCommerce.
Don’t get me wrong: it’s a fantastic plugin if you need a full online store. However, for simple payment needs (like donations, tips, or selling a handful of products) I’ve found that a basic payment form works much better.
They’re simpler, faster to set up, and way less overwhelming for both you and your visitors. No shopping carts, no complicated checkout pages. Instead, you get a clean form that collects exactly the information you need and processes the payment.
I’ve spent years testing different WordPress payment solutions, and I’ve narrowed it down to the two best options for creating forms with payment options.
Whether you need a simple donation button or a flexible form with conditional fields, I’ll show you exactly how to set everything up.









