Choose Shopify over WordPress
See why merchants prefer Shopify to WordPress
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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
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Key features |
Shopify |
Wordpress |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting included | Yes | No |
| Designed for ecommerce | Yes | No |
| Visual editor | Yes | Yes |
| Free SSL certificate | Yes | No |
| Subdomain included | Yes | No |
| Email included | Yes | No |
| 24/7 support | 24/7 in English | Yes |
| GDPR compliant | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| First-party POS system | Yes | No |
| Automatic site maintenance | Yes | No |
| Buyer facing app | Yes | No |
| Easy customization | Yes | No |
| Easy to use | Yes | No |
| PCI-DSS compliant | Yes | No |
| Built-in CMS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in fraud protection | Yes | No |
| Unlimited storage | Yes | No |
| Out of the box solution | Yes | No |
Brands that use Shopify
Scotty Arellano | Raging Mammoth“Shopify is 100% the best platform for ecommerce. We have loved our experience with Shopify and will never leave.”