Shopify vs WooCommerce

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Vendor 1
Shopify logo
ShopifyE-commerce Platforms

Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform for starting, running, and scaling a business — online storefronts, checkout, payments, POS, and global selling.

$29+ / monthPriceNo reviewsRating2006Founded
Vendor 2
WooCommerce logo
WooCommerceShopping Cart & Checkout

WooCommerce is an open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress that powers over 5 million online stores. It transforms any WordPress site into a fully functional store with payments, shipping, and inventory management.

No reviewsRating2011Founded
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Vendor evidence comparison for Shopify, WooCommerce
Vendor 1
Shopify logo
Shopify
E-commerce Platforms

The commerce platform behind millions of businesses.

Vendor 2
WooCommerce logo
WooCommerce
Shopping Cart & Checkout

The open-source ecommerce platform for WordPress

Overview
CategoryE-commerce PlatformsShopping Cart & Checkout
What it isShopify is the all-in-one commerce platform for starting, running, and scaling a business — online storefronts, checkout, payments, POS, and global selling.WooCommerce is an open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress that powers over 5 million online stores. It transforms any WordPress site into a fully functional store with payments, shipping, and inventory management.
Pricing
Price$29+ / monthNot available
Pricing modelTiered plansFree
Free optionsFree plan, Free trialFree plan, No free trial
Company
Founded20062011
Team size10,000+ employees201-500 employees
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario, CanadaSan Francisco, California
Featured clientsNot availableWeber, Singer, Daelmans

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