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Sell everywhere
Sell online with your ecommerce store, online marketplaces, social media, and in-person with Shopify point of sale.
Let customers pay their way
Accept credit cards, local payment methods, and accelerated checkouts with Shopify Payments, or choose from over 100 third-party payment gateways.
Simplified shipping
Fulfill one or multiple orders with a single click and give your customers negotiated shipping rates with Shopify Shipping.
Why Choose Shopify vs. Wordpress
Key features | Shopify | Wordpress |
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Hosting included | Shopify | Wordpress |
Designed for ecommerce | Shopify | Wordpress |
Visual editor | Shopify | Wordpress |
Free SSL certificate | Shopify | Wordpress |
Subdomain included | Shopify | Wordpress |
Email included | Shopify | Wordpress |
24/7 support | Shopify24/7 in English | Wordpress |
GDPR compliant | Shopify | Wordpress |
Free trial | Shopify | Wordpress |
First-party POS system | Shopify | Wordpress |
Automatic site maintenance | Shopify | Wordpress |
Buyer facing app | Shopify | Wordpress |
Easy customization | Shopify | Wordpress |
Easy to use | Shopify | Wordpress |
PCI-DSS compliant | Shopify | Wordpress |
Built-in CMS | Shopify | Wordpress |
Built-in fraud protection | Shopify | Wordpress |
Out of the box solution | Shopify | Wordpress |
Shopify is 100% the best platform for ecommerce. We have loved our experience with Shopify and will never leave.