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Shopify vs WordPress.com
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| Comparison | Shopify | WordPress.com |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Businesses where ecommerce is the main job of the website | Content-led businesses wanting a hosted WordPress route |
| Cost | Basic from £19/month on annual billing | Public plans or quote — check current price |
| Pricing basis | ecommerce subscription | plan/service pricing |
| Commitment | Monthly or annual billing | Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. |
| Eligibility | Available to relevant UK business customers subject to the provider’s current eligibility and product terms. | Available to relevant UK business customers subject to the provider’s current eligibility and product terms. |
| Key capabilities | Online store · Checkout · Inventory · Apps · POS options | Website publishing · Themes · Plugins on relevant plans · Commerce options · Content management |
| Reasons to consider | Deep ecommerce ecosystem · Scales from small stores to larger operations | Strong publishing foundation · Large WordPress ecosystem |
| Things to check | App and transaction costs can accumulate · Overkill for a simple brochure site | Plan choice affects plugin freedom · Different from self-hosted WordPress |
| Verified | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-02 |
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