Shopify AlternativesTop E-commerce Systems & Online Store Builders like Shopify

Shopify is described as 'A cloud-based e-commerce platform offering customizable online store creation, channel sales, inventory management, secure payments, and shipping solutions' and is a popular e-commerce system in the business & commerce category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Shopify for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Self-Hosted, Android and iPhone apps. The best Shopify alternative is Thirty Bees, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Shopify are PrestaShop, WooCommerce, Squarespace and Wix.com.

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  1. Thirty Bees icon
     64 likes

    thirty bees is an open source e-commerce software that empowers merchants to focus less on their shop and more on their business. Having a fast, responsive, bug free e-commerce site is essential now, and thirty bees fills that void.

    116 Thirty Bees alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudways
     
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    Comments about Thirty Bees as an Alternative to Shopify
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    It is open source and does not have the limitations that shopify has as far as what the actual software can do. It also does not have the monthly fees and per transaction fees that shopify has.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    The open-source keeps my costs down, but there is a lot of support if needed. The platform is intuitive and the community is fabulous.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Very reliable and really fast.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Thirty Bees is a great Shopify alternative.

    • Thirty Bees is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Shopify.

    • Thirty Bees is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Shopify.

    • Thirty Bees is Free and Open SourceShopify is Paid and Proprietary
    • Thirty Bees is LightweightShopify is not according to our users
  2. PrestaShop icon
     80 likes

    PrestaShop is an open-source e-commerce free software powering nearly 200,000 online stores. are built using this software around the world. Translated into more than 60 languages.The success of PrestaShop software is thanks to countless hours by numerous contributors from...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
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    Comments about PrestaShop as an Alternative to Shopify
    Mohit Gupta
    Negative
    0

    I don't like prestashop as an alternative because it is not an ecommerce platform, only open source free software which not excessively free to users, mainly it has limited online store builder platform where do not have access to make editor.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think PrestaShop is a great Shopify alternative.

    • PrestaShop is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Shopify.

    • PrestaShop is Free and Open SourceShopify is Paid and Proprietary
  3. WooCommerce icon
     62 likes

    Open-source ecommerce solution for WordPress supporting physical products, digital downloads, services, bookings, and subscriptions, with extensive extension marketplace, customizable storefronts, multiple payment gateways, analytics, inventory tools, and developer support.

    196 WooCommerce alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
     
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    Comments about WooCommerce as an Alternative to Shopify
    Arief Rakhman
    Positive
    0

    It's best for people familiar with Wordpress before any other website platform

    Amr K
    Positive
    0

    I absolutely love WooCommerce, It's free , well documented, has a community and great for people who already know Wordpress which powers nearly 1/3 of world websites.

    Tobin
    Positive
    0

    WooCommerce is free (but you need WordPress hosting which is around $3/month), there are tons of free plugins and themes and there is loads of online support, WooCommerce is the most popular eCommerce solution in the world, even more popular than shopify.

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    • Most users think WooCommerce is a great Shopify alternative.

    • WooCommerce is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Shopify.

    • WooCommerce is Free and Open SourceShopify is Paid and Proprietary
    • WooCommerce is Privacy focusedShopify is not according to our users
  4. Squarespace icon
     84 likes

    Site-building platform offering drag-and-drop customization, ecommerce tools, free domain for a year, and diverse templates, along with marketing and analytics tools. Provides reliable hosting, security, and 24/7 support.

    332 Squarespace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    • Most users think Squarespace is a great Shopify alternative.

    • Squarespace is the most popular SaaS alternative to Shopify.

    • Squarespace is the most popular commercial alternative to Shopify.

    • Squarespace is Paid and ProprietaryShopify is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Wix.com icon
     65 likes

    Create fully customizable websites using a browser-based drag & drop interface with no downloads or programming required, thousands of editable templates, options for blogs and online stores, multimedia support, and direct online publishing for any use case.

    336 Wix.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Wix.com as an Alternative to Shopify
    tvgoing1
    Negative
    1

    expensive, you need to buy domain, buy the higher plan and it's forever locked into Wix. Not worth it

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    You have to buy a domain and its on a higher paying tier, not a free alternative

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Wix.com is a great Shopify alternative, some don't.

    • Wix.com is Freemium and ProprietaryShopify is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Adobe Commerce icon
     57 likes

    An e-commerce solution offering scalable, multi-brand experiences and personalized stores, Adobe Commerce supports high traffic, global expansion with localization, and integrates seamlessly with ERP, CRM, and more. It provides robust security, handles B2B and B2C businesses, and features an extensive marketplace.

    172 Adobe Commerce alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. OpenCart icon
     73 likes

    OpenCart is an open source PHP-based online shopping cart system. A robust e-commerce solution for Internet merchants with the ability to create their own online business and participate in e-commerce at a minimal cost.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
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    Comments about OpenCart as an Alternative to Shopify
    arastta
    Negative
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    OpenCart is self-hosted while Shopify is cloud based.

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    • Some users think OpenCart is a great Shopify alternative, some don't.

    • OpenCart is Free and Open SourceShopify is Paid and Proprietary
  8. ispmanager icon
     169 likes

    Linux control panel for automating website, server, database, DNS, CMS, mail, security, and backup management, featuring file operations, Docker, VPN, granular user access, SSL, web servers, and integrated tools for developers and hosting providers.

    109 ispmanager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about ispmanager as an Alternative to Shopify
    Pasha Pas
    Positive
    2

    With Vepp you can easily install WordPress, assign a domain, and get a free SSL. You'll be sure your website is stable and secure. Vepp will take care of technical details. It can set up a server, install a CMS, configure a domain and an SSL, while you can focus on what’s truly important for you: create a website, promote it, and populate it with content.

    Misha Knarg
    Positive
    0

    Vepp is better than Shopify. This is also a content system for website, BUT Vepp allows you to manage your server as well

    John Wassen
    Positive
    0

    Vepp is a full-fledged CMS. You manage your data, you can change the IP address, hosting. You are not limited by the capabilities of the constructor. Use any CMS and code any website!

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    • Most users think ispmanager is a great Shopify alternative.

    • ispmanager is Paid and ProprietaryShopify is also Paid and Proprietary
    • ispmanager is LightweightShopify is not according to our users
  9. Your Next Store icon
     10 likes

    Create an online store with our modern Next.js boilerplate, using just Stripe as the backend - it’s simple, quick, and powerful. We aim to provide the fastest shopping experience. Built with TypeScript, App Router & shadcn UI components.

    60 Your Next Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Node.JS
    • Online
     
  10. Etsy icon
     75 likes

    Marketplace offering handmade, vintage, and personalized items, crafts, and art directly from independent creators worldwide, featuring digital downloads, seller tools, secure payment processing, review system, mobile access, and community support.

    138 Etsy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Comments about Etsy as an Alternative to Shopify
    fish1
    Negative
    9

    Etsy is a marketplace, not an ecommerce platform

    wulph111
    Negative
    0

    customers see "etsy.com/yourstore" instead of "yourstore.com" and customization is very limited

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    • Some users think Etsy is a great Shopify alternative, some don't.

    • Etsy is Paid and ProprietaryShopify is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. Sell.app icon
     24 likes

    Sell.app is the easiest way to sell digital products online. Spin up your own storefront in just a few minutes and start selling instantly.

    56 Sell.app alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. Gumroad icon
     29 likes

    Gumroad is the all-in-one solution for creative people selling their work directly to their audience.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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