How I Built a Simpler Alternative to WooCommerce’s Amazon S3 Plugin — And Why You Might Prefer It

Spoiler: it doesn’t require a subscription, license activation, or a degree in AWS.

The Problem: Delivering Files Shouldn’t Be This Complicated

If you’ve ever tried to deliver digital products with WooCommerce, especially large files like:

You’ve probably hit the wall: storage limits, clunky downloads, or customers asking, “Why won’t it download?”

That’s when Amazon S3 enters the conversation. It’s scalable, fast, and reliable. But getting S3 to work smoothly with WooCommerce?

That’s another story.

Like many, I checked out WooCommerce’s Amazon S3 plugin. It works — but it comes with strings:

I wanted something leaner. So I built it.

A simple, no-fuss plugin that helps you deliver files securely from Amazon S3 — without the bloat or recurring fees.

One-time payment. Lifetime updates. No activation keys.

Here’s what makes S3 Delivery Pro stand out:

Feature	S3 Delivery Pro	WooCommerce Plugin
One-time payment	✅ Yes	❌ $129/year
Easy file linking	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Forces download (no in-browser opens)	✅ Yes	❌ Sometimes
Built-in test tools	✅ Yes	❌ No
Requires activation key	❌ No	✅ Yes
Trust-based licensing	✅ Yes	❌ No

I offer four license tiers:

No activations. Just pick what matches how you work.

Absolutely. I’ve tested it with:

If you want a plugin that:

You’ll probably love S3 Delivery Pro as much as I do.

One file. One price. Full control.
No subscriptions. No activation keys. No surprises.