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Shopify vs Wix: catalog facts
Shopify	Wix
Paid Paid subscription plans, with a free trial to start.	Freemium A free plan is available, with paid plans for a custom domain and more features.
Web	Web
Store, payments, shipping and inventory in one place Prebuilt themes or AI-assisted store setup	More than 2,000 templates Built-in AI tools for site creation
Ongoing subscription cost Hosted platform with no self-hosted option	Sites are tied to Wix hosting Advanced features require a paid plan
Web application, Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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