Shopify vs Shopware Comparison

95% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Shopify

Ecommerce Software

4.6 4,563 user ratings

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91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Shopware

Ecommerce Software

4.4 71 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Shopify is a Cloud-based, multichannel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Build and manage your online store with 100 plus professional themes. The software handles Inventory management, product variations, import/export files, multiple languages, and SEO product tags. Manage all your Customer profiles, accounts, invoices, orders and history in a Dashboard. A mobile commerce shopping cart is available to engage your customers with promotions and gift card management. The websites integrate with social media channels such as Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr. Over 600000 businesses around the globe make use of the software. Read more	Shopware is an ideal tool to create an online shop that meets the changing demands of eCommerce. The tool helps to create interactive shopping experiences and unlimited connection possibilities for the owner. The user can meet the dynamic needs of e-commerce, leverage growth potential, and focus on the perfect customer experience. It has several out of the box features for smooth globalization of the user’s business. Shopware’s modular architecture enables users to launch quickly. The scalable, fully-customizable platform gives the users significant flexibility when it comes to adapting the software to meet your specific business requirements. Its dealer integration module allows users to create and manage storefronts for resellers and drop-shippers – a compelling feature for those who work with distributors or third-party sellers. The platform's key features are intuitive and have extremely rich content management capabilities, drag and drop design layouts, comprehensive multi-store, and flexible product and catalog-management tools. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $29.00.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	95% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 91% Momentum 71% Popularity 98%	91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 98% Reviews 75% Momentum 71% Popularity 87%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 2 Most Worthy # 1 Fastest Growing	Not Available

Features

Total Features	13 Features	12 Features
Common Features for All	Catalog Management Helps managing and monitoring business product or service catalog Channel Management It is the process that assists businesses to develop various marketing strategies and techniques in order to reach out to the potential customer base as much as possible. Customer Accounts Facilitates maintaining and monitoring accounts of customers and records critical data concerning them Email Marketing Helps to do email marketing and customizes emails to make a good impression to audiences Inventory Management Helps in recording inventory to optimize and fulfill the requirement. Loyalty Program Assists in formulating effective strategies to encourage and convince customers to stay loyal to the brand/company Multi-store Management Provides technological help in electronically manage multiple stores using just a single platform Order Management Helps tracking, monitoring, supervising, and meeting deadlines concerning ordered goods in an automated and systematic way Product Configurator Helps to configure or to design products almost exactly the way a specific customer wishes it to be Promotions Management Supports and assists in handling several promotional or marketing activities of a company online Returns Management Helps with the supply chain management including returns, gatekeeping, reverse logistics, etc. SEO Management Allows to optimize the website to support easy indexing by search engines Shopping Cart Helps to select a product or service displayed on the website, order it and eventually helps with the purchasing process + 10 More - Show Less	Catalog Management Helps managing and monitoring business product or service catalog Channel Management It is the process that assists businesses to develop various marketing strategies and techniques in order to reach out to the potential customer base as much as possible. Customer Accounts Facilitates maintaining and monitoring accounts of customers and records critical data concerning them Email Marketing Helps to do email marketing and customizes emails to make a good impression to audiences Inventory Management Helps in recording inventory to optimize and fulfill the requirement. Loyalty Program Assists in formulating effective strategies to encourage and convince customers to stay loyal to the brand/company Multi-store Management Provides technological help in electronically manage multiple stores using just a single platform Order Management Helps tracking, monitoring, supervising, and meeting deadlines concerning ordered goods in an automated and systematic way Product Configurator Helps to configure or to design products almost exactly the way a specific customer wishes it to be Promotions Management Supports and assists in handling several promotional or marketing activities of a company online Returns Management Helps with the supply chain management including returns, gatekeeping, reverse logistics, etc. SEO Management Allows to optimize the website to support easy indexing by search engines Shopping Cart Helps to select a product or service displayed on the website, order it and eventually helps with the purchasing process + 9 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.6/5 4,563 user ratings	4.4/5 71 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 64.1% Very Good 28.8% Average 5.8% Poor 0.6% Terrible 0.7%	Excellent 57.7% Very Good 33.8% Average 4.2% Poor 1.4% Terrible 2.8%
User Sentiments	Ease of Use, Extensive App Ecosystem, Quick and Easy Setup, Excellent Customer Support High Transaction Fees, Limited Customization Options, Expensive Apps, Occasional Platform Downtime	Open-Source Flexibility, Easy to Use Backend, Extensive Customization Options, Strong Core Functionality Inadequate Plugin Compatibility, Occasional Bugs, Limited Plugin Availability for Specific Features, Overly Complex Features
Review Summary	Shopify, an e-commerce platform, receives mixed reviews from users. While many appreciate its ease of use, customization options, and wide range of features, others criticize its high transaction fees, limited customer support, and occasional technical glitches. Some users also find Shopify's pricing plans to be expensive, especially for small businesses with limited budgets. Despite these drawbacks, Shopify remains a popular choice for businesses looking for a user-friendly and scalable e-commerce solution.	Shopware is a popular, open-source e-commerce platform praised for its flexibility, customization options, and user-friendly backend. While its robust features are well-received, users highlight the need for more robust documentation and better plugin quality. Some reviewers express concern about the expensive enterprise license and unpredictable pricing, recommending the open-source version for cost-effectiveness. While Shopware 6 offers an updated backend and streamlined design, a lack of experienced developers for this version and limited plugin availability can be drawbacks. Shopware's emphasis on API-first development enables integration with various systems and facilitates automation, making it a suitable choice for medium-sized businesses seeking a scalable e-commerce solution.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $29.00.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Basic Shopify $29.00 $29.00 per month Shopify $79.00 $79.00 per month Advanced Shopify $299.00 $299.00 per month	Starter Edition Free Professional Edition Others Enterprise Edition Others Community Edition Free
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