Comparisons
Ecommerce platform & hiring comparisons.
Plain-English comparisons of platforms and ways to hire, written by developers who use them every day. We say when the other option is the better fit.
How we write them
- Written by our Shopify and web developers
- We say when the other option is better
- Checked against official docs and pricing pages
- Reviewed every 6 months
- No paid placements or affiliate links
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Side-by-side guides for the big decisions.
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Make the call with confidence.
Start with your goal
Each guide ends with "choose this if…" lists, so you can match the options to your situation in minutes.
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We compare the full cost of running each option, not just the sticker price: apps, hosting, maintenance and people.
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Shopify & full-stack development agency
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FAQ
Questions about our comparisons.
Which ecommerce platform is best for my business?
It depends on what you sell and how you run the business. For most brands that want to focus on selling, Shopify is the simplest choice. WooCommerce suits content-heavy sites and teams already running WordPress. Shopify Plus suits high-volume, B2B or multi-store brands. Our Shopify vs WooCommerce and Shopify vs Shopify Plus guides walk through the trade-offs.
Should I hire an agency, a freelancer or an in-house team?
A freelancer suits small, clearly defined tasks. An agency suits projects that need design, development, testing and project management together. An in-house team suits companies where development is core to the business every day. Many brands combine them. See Agency vs freelancer vs in-house.
Are these comparisons sponsored?
No. We do not take payments or affiliate commissions from any platform we compare. We build on Shopify, WooCommerce and custom stacks, so we have no reason to push one.
How often are they updated?
We review every comparison at least every 6 months, and sooner when a platform changes its plans or features. The last review date is shown on each guide.
Can you help us decide for our business?
Yes. Book a free call, tell us about your products, team and budget, and we will give you a straight recommendation.
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