Square Ecommerce vs Shopify Comparison

78% 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

Square Ecommerce

Ecommerce Software

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96% 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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Overview

Description	This solution helps business owners to create an eCommerce website for free. It allows users to build a professional looking website complete with pictures, price and product information. Users do not necessarily need any previous knowledge of coding or web design as the solution provides customizable themes to help develop a good looking online store. The solution also provides powerful tools like integrated shipping labels, inventory management, advanced analytics, marketing tools and social media integration to help grow the user’s business in the best way possible. A mobile app is also available to help business owners monitor stats, inventory and edit their store on the go. Square eCommerce also allows acceptance of online payments through the eCommerce site using the Transactions API and a customizable payment form. The solution provides a free custom domain for a year and can be integrated with a wide range of eCommerce providers like WIX, GoDaddy etc. Read more	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
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $8.00.	Free Trial Available Starts at $29.00.
SW Score & Breakdown	78% 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 81% Reviews 60% Momentum 62% Popularity 63%	96% 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 70% Popularity 98%
SaaSworthy Awards	Not Available	# 2 Most Worthy # 1 Fastest Growing

Features

Total Features	6 Features	13 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 + 3 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 + 10 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	Not Available	4.6/5 4,563 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Not Available	Excellent 64.1% Very Good 28.8% Average 5.8% Poor 0.6% Terrible 0.7%
User Sentiments	Not Available	Ease of Use, Extensive App Ecosystem, Quick and Easy Setup, Excellent Customer Support High Transaction Fees, Limited Customization Options, Expensive Apps, Occasional Platform Downtime
Review Summary	Not Available	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.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $8.00.	Free Trial Available Starts at $29.00.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Square Payments Others Web services $8.00 $8.00 per month	Basic Shopify $29.00 $29.00 per month Shopify $79.00 $79.00 per month Advanced Shopify $299.00 $299.00 per month
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