Product A
Shopify
by Shopify Inc.
The most popular all-in-one hosted e-commerce platform for any store size.
$39mo
Visit Shopify →Product B
WooCommerce
by Automattic
The open-source WordPress plugin powering 39% of all online stores.
Free tier
Visit WooCommerce →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Shopify | WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39mo | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Top Pros | Best-in-class checkout conversion | Free core plugin |
| Huge App Store ecosystem | Full code ownership | |
| Reliable 99.99% uptime | Massive extension library | |
| Top Cons | Transaction fees without Shopify Payments | Requires WordPress hosting management |
| Costs rise fast with apps | Costs compound with extensions |
Choose Shopify if you…
- Want: best-in-class checkout conversion
- Want: huge app store ecosystem
- Want: reliable 99.99% uptime
Choose WooCommerce if you…
- Want: free core plugin
- Want: full code ownership
- Want: massive extension library