Shopify vs WooCommerce: ecommerce platform pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Shopify is an ecommerce platform for running an online store, in-person sales and selling on social and AI channels. Plans differ in staff accounts, reporting and payment rates.
WooCommerce is the free, open-source ecommerce platform for WordPress. There is no platform fee and no revenue share; you pay for hosting, payments and any extensions you add.
Listed A to Z, from shopify.com and woocommerce.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Basic, Grow, Advanced, Plus, Agentic
- Free option
- Agentic plan $0/mo (selling in AI channels); store plans: 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months
- Published prices
- Basic $29/mo, Grow $89/mo, Advanced $359/mo billed yearly ($39, $105, $399 monthly); Plus from $2,300/mo.
- Main price table
- Core platform, Revenue share, Hosting, Extensions, Card processing with WooPayments, Third-party payment fee, Selling in global markets
- Free option
- Core plugin is free (hosting and extensions extra)
- Published prices
- Free core plugin, hosting about $25-$350/month, extensions $29-$299/year each, WooPayments ~2.50-2.90% + 30¢.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Shopify checked Nov 10, 2026, WooCommerce checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Shopify lists 5 entries (Basic, Grow, Advanced, Plus, Agentic); WooCommerce lists 7 (Core platform, Revenue share, Hosting, Extensions, Card processing with WooPayments, Third-party payment fee, Selling in global markets).
- Free option. Shopify: Agentic plan $0/mo (selling in AI channels); store plans: 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months. WooCommerce: Core plugin is free (hosting and extensions extra).
- How prices are quoted. Shopify: “Plans”. WooCommerce: “Cost components”.
Shopify plans and prices
| Plan | Pay yearly | Pay monthly | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29 USD/mo | $39 USD/mo | Solo entrepreneurs |
| Grow | $89 USD/mo | $105 USD/mo | Small teams (up to 5 staff accounts) |
| Advanced | $359 USD/mo | $399 USD/mo | Global reach (15 staff accounts) |
| Plus | Starts at $2,300 USD/mo | Starts at $2,300 USD/mo | Complex businesses; "Try for $399" |
| Agentic | $0/mo | $0/mo | Selling in AI channels |
The page offers: try 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months. POS Pro is an add-on at $89/mo per location.
| Rate | Basic | Grow | Advanced | Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online standard card rates | 2.9% + 30¢ | 2.7% + 30¢ | 2.5% + 30¢ | 2.25% + 30¢ |
| Online premium card rates | 3.5% + 30¢ | 3.3% + 30¢ | 3.1% + 30¢ | 2.95% + 30¢ |
| In-person card rates | 2.6% + 10¢ | 2.5% + 10¢ | 2.4% + 10¢ | 2.3% + 10¢ |
| USDC rates | 2.9% + 30¢ | 2.7% + 30¢ | 2.5% + 30¢ | 2.25% + 30¢ |
| Third-party transaction fees | 2% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Online international rates add 1% on every plan. PayPal Wallet rates start at 3.49% + 49¢.
From shopify.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Shopify pricing.
WooCommerce plans and prices
| Component | Price on the page |
|---|---|
| Core platform | Free, with no monthly subscription |
| Revenue share | 0% |
| Hosting | $25 – $350/month for most stores, scales with traffic |
| Extensions | $29 – $299/year per extension |
| Card processing with WooPayments | ~2.50-2.90% + 30¢ per transaction |
| Third-party payment fee | None |
| Selling in global markets | $0, unlimited markets |
From woocommerce.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: WooCommerce pricing.
FAQ
How much does Shopify cost?
Basic $29/mo, Grow $89/mo, Advanced $359/mo billed yearly ($39, $105, $399 monthly); Plus from $2,300/mo. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does WooCommerce cost?
Free core plugin, hosting about $25-$350/month, extensions $29-$299/year each, WooPayments ~2.50-2.90% + 30¢. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do Shopify and WooCommerce have a free option?
Shopify: Agentic plan $0/mo (selling in AI channels); store plans: 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months. WooCommerce: Core plugin is free (hosting and extensions extra).
Which is better, Shopify or WooCommerce?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: shopify.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and woocommerce.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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