Shopify and WooCommerce represent two different store models. Shopify bundles hosting and operational tools; WooCommerce gives WordPress site owners more control over hosting and extensions.
Shopify is a candidate when
You prefer a managed platform, a central admin and less responsibility for the infrastructure beneath the store.
WooCommerce is a candidate when
You already use WordPress or need direct control over hosting, plugins, code and the wider site experience.
Budget beyond the headline price
Include payment processing, apps, themes, hosting, maintenance, backups and developer time. Check current terms with each provider.
Read our Shopify profile, WooCommerce profile and hosting guide.