Choose Shopify for the quickest start and low maintenance, accepting monthly fees and less customisation. Choose WooCommerce on WordPress for maximum control and flexibility, accepting more setup and upkeep. Plain WordPress is for content sites, not shops, unless you add WooCommerce.
Shopify
A hosted shop platform.
- Quick to launch and low maintenance
- Monthly subscription plus transaction-related fees
- Less flexibility for unusual logic
- Good for straightforward product shops
WooCommerce on WordPress
A shop plugin for WordPress.
- Full control of design, data and features
- Flexible for custom logic and integrations
- You manage hosting, updates and security, or pay someone to
- Good when your needs are specific
Which one for you?
Few products and a need to launch fast: Shopify. Unusual logic, subscriptions, content-heavy marketing or deep integrations: WooCommerce. Always check the current pricing and fees of each platform before deciding.
Moving later
You can migrate between platforms, but it takes planning to keep products, customers and search traffic. Choose with growth in mind.
Questions we hear a lot
Which is best for SEO?
All can rank well when set up properly. WooCommerce on WordPress offers the most control, and Shopify is solid with good setup.
Can you help me migrate my shop?
Yes. We plan products, customers, URLs and redirects so you keep your search traffic.