WooCommerce vs Shopify

The Quick Comparison

WooCommerce – Free WordPress plugin, you own everything but handle maintenance.

Shopify – Hosted platform with monthly fee, they handle everything.

WooCommerce Costs

• Plugin: Free
• Hosting: £50-£300/year
• Theme: £0-£80
• No transaction fees

Shopify Costs

• Basic: £25/month
• Shopify: £65/month
• Advanced: £259/month
• Transaction fees: 0.5-2%

Choose WooCommerce If:

• You want full control
• You have technical resources
• You need complex customisation
• SEO is critical
• You sell high volumes

Choose Shopify If:

• You want to launch quickly
• You prefer not to handle technical aspects
• Your needs are straightforward
• You don’t have technical resources