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Shopify vs WooCommerce
Shopify and WooCommerce are both store builders. Fees — Shopify: Monthly plan fee (Basic and up, priced by country) + card processing, Starter plan closed to new stores. WooCommerce: Free and open source - hosting and gateway fees only.
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Key differences
- Fees — Shopify: Monthly plan fee (Basic and up, priced by country) + card processing, Starter plan closed to new stores. WooCommerce: Free and open source - hosting and gateway fees only.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- Shopify is the older platform — founded in 2006, 5 years before WooCommerce (2011).
- Shopify is based in Canada, WooCommerce in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose Shopify if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2006).
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| Type | Store builders like Shopify | Store builders like Shopify |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Monthly plan fee (Basic and up, priced by country) + card processing, Starter plan closed to new stores | Free and open source - hosting and gateway fees only |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer (Shopify Payments) | Bank transfer (via payment gateways) |
| Availability | 175+ countries | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2006 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Canada | San Francisco, United States |
| Stock ticker | NYSE: SHOP | — |
| Popularity | 59 views · 0 likes | 36 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Shopify or WooCommerce?
Shopify: Monthly plan fee (Basic and up, priced by country) + card processing, Starter plan closed to new stores. WooCommerce: Free and open source - hosting and gateway fees only.
Where are Shopify and WooCommerce available?
Shopify: 175+ countries. WooCommerce: Worldwide.