Comparison tool
Ecommerce platform comparison, side by side
Add up to four ecommerce platforms below to compare them side by side. We'll line up their pricing, capabilities and feature sets, from Shopify vs WooCommerce to BigCommerce vs Shopify, and highlight the winner on every scored row.
Comparing 1/4
| Platform | Shopify The all-in-one commerce engine 4.74.7 out of 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $39/mo | |
| Transaction fees | 0% with Shopify Payments | |
| Free trial | 3-day free trial | |
| Best value score | 4.04.0 out of 5 | |
| Overview | ||
| Overall rating | 4.74.7 out of 5 | |
| Category | Hosted SaaS | |
| Hosting | Fully hosted | |
| Best for | Fast-growing DTC brands | |
| Founded | 2006 | |
| Capabilities | ||
| Ease of use | 4.84.8 out of 5 | |
| Customization | 4.24.2 out of 5 | |
| Scalability | 4.74.7 out of 5 | |
| SEO | 4.34.3 out of 5 | |
| Support quality | 4.84.8 out of 5 | |
| Features | ||
| App marketplace | 8,000+ apps | |
| Payment gateways | 100+ gateways | |
| Staff accounts | 2–15 by plan | |
| Point of sale (POS) | Yes | |
| Multi-currency | Yes | |
| Multilingual | Yes | |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | |
| Built-in blog | Yes | |
| Headless / API | Yes | |
| 24/7 support | Yes | |
Score breakdown
Side-by-side ratings across the six dimensions we test.
Ease of use
Shopify
4.8
Customization
Shopify
4.2
Scalability
Shopify
4.7
SEO
Shopify
4.3
Value
Shopify
4.0
Support
Shopify
4.8
Shopify
The market leader for hosted commerce. Shopify pairs a polished admin with the deepest app ecosystem on the planet, making it the default choice for brands that want to launch fast and scale without touching servers.
Strengths
- Largest app store (8,000+ apps)
- Best-in-class checkout conversion
- Excellent 24/7 support
Watch-outs
- Transaction fees if not using Shopify Payments
- App costs add up quickly