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Wix vs Shopify: catalog facts
Wix	Shopify
Freemium A free plan is available, with paid plans for a custom domain and more features.	Paid Paid subscription plans, with a free trial to start.
Web	Web
More than 2,000 templates Built-in AI tools for site creation	Store, payments, shipping and inventory in one place Prebuilt themes or AI-assisted store setup
Sites are tied to Wix hosting Advanced features require a paid plan	Ongoing subscription cost Hosted platform with no self-hosted option
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 September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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