Shopify alternatives

Shopify: Hosted e-commerce platform to build an online store and sell products.

Shopify takes a monthly fee plus transaction fees, and apps add up fast. These alternatives include open-source store software you host yourself, website builders with stores built in, and marketplaces.

Last updated October 7, 2026

8 alternatives to Shopify

WooCommerce

WooCommerce is a free plugin that turns WordPress into a store. You pay for hosting and extensions, and you own every part of the setup.
- Free
- Web
- Made in United States
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PrestaShop

PrestaShop is open-source store software from France, popular with European shops. You host it yourself and add modules for features.
- Free
- Web
- Made in France
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OpenCart

OpenCart is lightweight, open source and has a large extension marketplace. It's easy to run on cheap hosting.
- Free
- Web
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Your Next Store

Your Next Store is an open-source Next.js storefront that runs on Stripe. It's aimed at developers who want to own the code of their shop.
- Freemium
- Web
- Made in Poland
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Squarespace

Squarespace is a website builder with a store included. It's a good choice for a brand site with a small product catalog.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Wix

Wix is a drag-and-drop website builder with e-commerce plans. It's easier to design with than Shopify, with fewer advanced store features.
- Freemium
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in Israel
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Etsy

Etsy is a marketplace, so buyers are already there. It fits handmade and vintage products, and you pay a fee on every sale.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Gumroad

Gumroad is the simplest way to sell digital products like ebooks and courses. It takes a percentage of each sale and has no monthly fee.
- Freemium
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Shopify alternatives compared

Product	Pricing	Platforms	Made in
WooCommerce	Free	Web	United States
PrestaShop	Free	Web	France
OpenCart	Free	Web	–
Your Next Store	Freemium	Web	Poland
Squarespace	Paid	Web, iOS, Android	United States
Wix	Freemium	Web, iOS, Android	Israel
Etsy	Paid	Web, iOS, Android	United States
Gumroad	Freemium	Web, iOS, Android	United States

Shopify alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Shopify?

Popular alternatives to Shopify are WooCommerce, PrestaShop and OpenCart. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Shopify?

Yes. WooCommerce, PrestaShop and OpenCart are free to use. Your Next Store, Wix and Gumroad have a free plan.

Which Shopify alternatives work on iPhone and Android?

Squarespace, Wix, Etsy and Gumroad have apps for both iPhone and Android.

Is there a European alternative to Shopify?

Yes. PrestaShop (France) and Your Next Store (Poland) are made in Europe.