Opening an online store means choosing a platform that matches how you sell—not hype. Shopify and WooCommerce are the two paths most SMBs consider.

Shopify in brief

Hosted, fast to launch, monthly fees, app ecosystem. Less server management. Great when you want simplicity and can accept platform rules and transaction fees.

WooCommerce in brief

WordPress plugin—you own the site, flexible customization, content + SEO friendly. Needs solid hosting and maintenance. Strong for content-heavy brands and custom checkout logic.

Compare on what matters

• Cost: Shopify = subscription + apps; WooCommerce = hosting + plugins + dev time.
• Control: WooCommerce wins on ownership and custom features.
• Speed to launch: Shopify often wins for simple catalogs.
• SEO/content: WooCommerce + WordPress blog integration is powerful.

Which to pick

Small catalog, want hands-off hosting → Shopify. Custom design, blog, local SEO, unique B2B pricing → WooCommerce. Still unsure? Map your SKU count, payment needs, and integrations first.

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