Choosing between WooCommerce and Shopify? You’re not alone—and the answer depends on what kind of business you’re building.

Here’s the quick breakdown (no fluff, just facts):

1. Ease of Use

Shopify is plug-and-play. No hosting or setup stress.

WooCommerce gives you full control, but you’ll need to handle hosting, updates, and backups.

• Choose Shopify if you want done-for-you simplicity.
• Choose Woo if you’re comfortable managing your own site.

2. Design Flexibility

Shopify has polished templates—but limited customization unless you pay or code.

WooCommerce is open-source, meaning unlimited flexibility if you (or your developer) know what you’re doing.

3. Payments & Fees

Shopify charges extra fees if you don’t use Shopify Payments.

WooCommerce gives you more payment options without the fees—but setup can be trickier.

4. Cost

Shopify: Monthly plans start at $39 + theme costs + app fees.

WooCommerce: Free plugin, but you’ll pay for hosting, premium themes, and extensions.

Shopify = predictable cost.

WooCommerce = flexible, but can add up depending on what you build.

5. Scalability

Shopify grows with you—but larger businesses may hit feature walls.

WooCommerce scales indefinitely, but it depends on your hosting and developer setup.

Final Word:

• Go with Shopify if you want speed, ease, and support.
• Go with WooCommerce if you want freedom, flexibility, and full ownership.

Still not sure? Book a strategy call—we’ll help you choose based on what you actually need.