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12 alternatives to Shopify
For small businesses, the closest alternatives to Shopify are Square Online, WooCommerce and Gumroad. Each one is a tool to sell online, ranked by how closely it fits that job.
Ranked by fit
Tools whose main job is to sell online come first. How we rank
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1. Square Online
Square's online store builder, now called Square Websites
Free plan -
2. WooCommerce
Store plugin for WordPress
Free -
3. Gumroad
Sell digital products
Fee per sale -
4. EcomHint
Store audit that lists what to fix first
Free plan -
5. EverAlice AI
Turn one design into a ready-to-upload Etsy listing
Free plan -
6. Link Mahal
QR menus and WhatsApp ordering for Lebanese sellers
Free plan -
7. Listybox
Design, list and ship print on demand products on Etsy
Free plan -
8. PushEngage
Send browser and app alerts that bring shoppers back
Free plan -
9. Ruit
List once and sell on Wallapop, Vinted, eBay and more
Free plan -
10. Runner AI
Build an online store and let AI suggest what to improve
Free plan -
11. StoreKoo
Online store builder for Bangladesh with no sales commission
Free plan -
12. TitipSehari
A 24-hour product page for resellers, orders via WhatsApp
Free plan
Free alternatives to Shopify
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Square Online
Square's online store builder, now called Square Websites
Free plan -
WooCommerce
Store plugin for WordPress
Free -
EcomHint
Store audit that lists what to fix first
Free plan -
EverAlice AI
Turn one design into a ready-to-upload Etsy listing
Free plan -
Link Mahal
QR menus and WhatsApp ordering for Lebanese sellers
Free plan -
Listybox
Design, list and ship print on demand products on Etsy
Free plan -
PushEngage
Send browser and app alerts that bring shoppers back
Free plan -
Ruit
List once and sell on Wallapop, Vinted, eBay and more
Free plan -
Runner AI
Build an online store and let AI suggest what to improve
Free plan -
StoreKoo
Online store builder for Bangladesh with no sales commission
Free plan -
TitipSehari
A 24-hour product page for resellers, orders via WhatsApp
Free plan
Questions people ask
- What are the best alternatives to Shopify?
- For small businesses, the closest alternatives to Shopify are Square Online, WooCommerce and Gumroad. Each one is a tool to sell online, ranked by how closely it fits that job.
- Is there a free alternative to Shopify?
- Yes. Square Online, WooCommerce and EcomHint have a free plan or are free to use. Check each site for current limits.
- What is Shopify?
- Shopify runs online stores with checkout, payments, shipping, apps and a point-of-sale option for physical shops.