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