Comparison
Shopify vs WooCommerce
Shopify is a fully hosted ecommerce platform. WooCommerce is a free WordPress plugin that requires your own hosting and management.
Shopify
4.74.7 out of 5 stars
The complete ecommerce platform for selling products online and in person.
Freefrom $39/mo
Overall4.7
Ease of use4.6
Value for money4.2
Features4.8
Support4.6
✓Pros
- ✓Easiest way to launch an online store
- ✓Excellent checkout conversion
- ✓8000+ app integrations
- ✓Built-in payment processing
✕Cons
- ✕Transaction fees without Shopify Payments
- ✕Monthly costs with apps add up
- ✕Limited content/blog features
WooCommerce
4.74.7 out of 5 stars
Transform any WordPress site into a fully featured online store.
Free
Overall4.7
Ease of use4.2
Value for money4.8
Features4.9
Support4.3
✓Pros
- ✓Free core plugin
- ✓Unlimited products
- ✓Huge extension ecosystem
- ✓Full ownership of your store data
✕Cons
- ✕Requires hosting and maintenance
- ✕Extensions cost adds up
- ✕Performance needs optimisation
Our verdict
Which should you choose?
Choose Shopify for simplicity speed to launch and excellent support. Choose WooCommerce if you want full ownership lower costs at scale or are already on WordPress.
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