Shopify vs WordPress.com: website builder 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.
WordPress.com is the hosted version of WordPress. Its monthly price drops the longer the term you prepay. The WordPress.org software itself is free and open source; you pay separately for hosting if you run it yourself.
Listed A to Z, from shopify.com and wordpress.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
- Personal, Premium, Business, Commerce
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Personal, Premium, Business and Commerce per month on monthly, 1-year, 2-year and 3-year billing, plus how it differs from WordPress.org.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Shopify checked Nov 10, 2026, WordPress.com 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); WordPress.com lists 4 (Personal, Premium, Business, Commerce).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Shopify: Basic $29, pay yearly. WordPress.com: Personal $2.75, 3-year. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Shopify: Agentic plan $0/mo (selling in AI channels); store plans: 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months. WordPress.com: none in the published plan table.
- How prices are quoted. Shopify: “Plans”. WordPress.com: “Plans (price per month)”.
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.
WordPress.com plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly | 1-year | 2-year | 3-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | $9 | $4 | $3.25 | $2.75 |
| Premium | $18 | $8 | $6.50 | $5.50 |
| Business | $40 | $25 | $20 | $17.50 |
| Commerce | $70 | $45 | $36 | $31.50 |
From wordpress.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: WordPress.com 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 WordPress.com cost?
Personal, Premium, Business and Commerce per month on monthly, 1-year, 2-year and 3-year billing, plus how it differs from WordPress.org. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do Shopify and WordPress.com have a free option?
Shopify: Agentic plan $0/mo (selling in AI channels); store plans: 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months. WordPress.com: none in the published plan table.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Shopify or WordPress.com?
Lowest listed paid tier: Shopify Basic $29, pay yearly; WordPress.com Personal $2.75, 3-year (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Shopify or WordPress.com?
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 wordpress.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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