WordPress vs. WooCommerce vs. Shopify
WordPress or WooCommerce or Shopify?
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Why choose Shopify over WordPress and WooCommerce
| Key features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| 24/7 support | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Sell online and in-store | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Business capital | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Custom domain | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| SEO features | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Hosting | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Sell worldwide | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Multi-currency support | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Mobile-friendly | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Fraud protection | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Integrated checkout | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Integrated fulfillment network | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Email marketing tools | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| App Store | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
| Mobile app for merchants | WordPress | WooCommerce | Shopify |
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7 things Shopify can do over WordPress vs. WooCommerce
Show simplified pricing
Unlike WordPress and WooCommerce, Shopify offers simplified pricing. On WordPress and WooCommerce, you’ll need to pay for hosting, plug-ins, security features, and more separately to help you run an ecommerce business. On Shopify, hosting and an SSL certificate are included in your monthly subscription. Additional costs such as a domain name, themes, and more can be purchased through Shopify, allowing you to manage your expenses easily since everything is in one place.
Provide automatic security
Both WordPress and WooCommerce require additional plug-ins or extensions to help you gain security features. That means that your site might not be secure until you add those features. Shopify takes website security seriously. All websites are secure the moment you sign up with an SSL certificate. Shopify is also certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, which helps keep your customers’ credit card information secure.
Allow faster launches
Which platform allows you to launch faster: WordPress vs. WooCommerce? In both cases, you’ll need to subscribe to a hosting provider, point your domain to your host, and more just to create a live site. On Shopify, setup is easy with features like a theme editor, automatic hosting and security, and an included subdomain, allowing you to set things up from day one.
Provide excellent customer support
WordPress offers phone support and a few other less direct customer service channels. WooCommerce offers ticket support, WooCommerce docs, live chat, email, and a customer blog. Shopify support is available 24/7, no matter which plan you’re on. You’ll also have access to help docs, webinars, blog posts, and online courses to guide you along the way.
Include a free subdomain
Neither WordPress nor WooCommerce include a free subdomain for you to test out. While you can also buy a domain on Shopify, there’s no obligation to do so. You can run your website from the .myshopify.com subdomain until you’re ready to invest in a domain name.
Offer unlimited bandwidth
Neither WordPress nor WooCommerce offer their own hosting. In both cases, you’ll need to pay an additional fee to have these features. Shopify offers unlimited bandwidth on all subscription plans.
Ensure built-in fraud prevention
Unlike WordPress and WooCommerce, Shopify has a built-in fraud prevention feature that highlights a low, medium, or high risk when a customer places an order on your site.
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FAQs
Which is better for ecommerce: WordPress or WooCommerce?
WordPress is an excellent CMS for bloggers. WooCommerce is an added WordPress plugin focused on ecommerce. Shopify was originally built to make commerce better for everyone. If you’re looking to run an online or in-person store, Shopify is an excellent alternative.
Which is better: WordPress or WooCommerce?
WooCommerce is a WordPress plug-in that allows you to buy and sell products. WordPress has countless apps that enhance the experience of running a website. If you’re looking for a tool that focuses on commerce, Shopify is an excellent choice. If you want to build a blog or basic website, WordPress is a great choice.
How do you add Shopify to WordPress?
You can add Shopify to your WordPress website through the WP Shopify plug-in.
What is the difference between WordPress and WooCommerce?
The difference between WordPress and WooCommerce is WordPress is a content management system, whereas WooCommerce is a plug-in that allows you to buy and sell products on WordPress.
WordPress vs WooCommerce vs Shopify: which is better for security?
Shopify comes with an SSL certificate and fraud protection, and is PCI DSS compliant from the moment you sign up. To make your WordPress or WooCommerce site secure, you’ll need to add plug-ins or extensions that allow you to have the same features.
How do you take Shopify Payments on WordPress?
You can take Shopify Payments on WooCommerce by adding the Buy Button to your WordPress website.
Page last updated: January 24, 2022
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