Best Shopify alternatives
Shopify powers many stores but costs and flexibility vary greatly. Teams evaluate based on customization, fees, and scalability needs.
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Open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress with extensions and payment gateways.
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Open-source headless commerce platform built with Node.js for developer-first e-commerce.
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Open-source, GraphQL-first headless commerce platform for high-volume stores.
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E-commerce platform with headless commerce, multi-channel selling, and B2B features.
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Lemonsqueezy
Free tier
All-in-one for digital sales, subscriptions, and licensing with built-in tax handling.
Quick comparison: Shopify vs WooCommerce
| Feature | Shopify | WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo | Free |
Shopify comparisons
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Shopify vs WooCommerce
WooCommerce is the free option; Shopify charges $29/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Shopify vs Medusa
Medusa is the free option; Shopify charges $29/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Shopify vs Saleor
Saleor is the free option; Shopify charges $29/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Shopify vs BigCommerce
Shopify is built for businesses wanting the most popular e-commerce platform. BigCommerce is built for growing businesses wanting enterprise e-commerce features. Pick the one that fits.
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Shopify vs Gumroad
Gumroad is the free option; Shopify charges $29/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Shopify vs Lemonsqueezy
Lemonsqueezy is the free option; Shopify charges $29/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
More E-commerce tools
WooCommerce
Open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress with extensions and payment gateways.
Medusa
Open-source headless commerce platform built with Node.js for developer-first e-commerce.
Saleor
Open-source, GraphQL-first headless commerce platform for high-volume stores.
BigCommerce
E-commerce platform with headless commerce, multi-channel selling, and B2B features.
Gumroad
Simplest platform for selling digital products, courses, and memberships.
Lemonsqueezy
All-in-one for digital sales, subscriptions, and licensing with built-in tax handling.
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