Shopify vs WooCommerce
Both sit in e-commerce. Here is how they differ on the things you can actually check.
Shopify
shopify.com
Hosted storefronts, checkout, payments, POS and a vast app ecosystem. The safe default for physical-product retail.
E-commerce
Visit ShopifyWooCommerce
woocommerce.com
Open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress. Free to install; costs shift to hosting, extensions and maintenance.
Free planE-commerce
Visit WooCommerce| Shopify | WooCommerce | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $39/mo | Custom / not published |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Free |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Category | E-commerce | E-commerce |
| Around since | 2006 | 2011 |
Prices are indicative entry-tier figures, not verified quotes. Both vendors change pricing without notice.