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WooCommerce vs Shopify: catalog facts
WooCommerce	Shopify
Free The core plugin is free and open source; extensions and themes are offered through its…	Paid Paid subscription plans, with a free trial to start.
Android, iOS, Self-hosted	Web
Runs on any WordPress host with any payment provider Very large range of extensions and themes	Store, payments, shipping and inventory in one place Prebuilt themes or AI-assisted store setup
Requires running and maintaining a WordPress site Many features depend on separate extensions	Ongoing subscription cost Hosted platform with no self-hosted option
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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