StoreEngine: The Powerful Shopify Alternative for WordPress
Shopify is a hosted SaaS platform designed for fast setup and simplicity. You rent the platform, follow its rules, and extend functionality mainly through paid apps.
StoreEngine is a modern, all‑in‑one eCommerce engine built for WordPress. You own your store, your data, and your logic—without stacking dozens of plugins. This difference affects everything below.
Platform Philosophy: Ownership vs Lock-In
Your store lives on your terms.
Pricing Aspect |
StoreEngine |
Shopify |
Platform Cost (Base) |
Free (core features) 1-Site License: $99/yr 10-Site License: $199/yr 25-Site License: $229/yr 100-Site License: $269/yr |
Starter: $/mo Basic Shopify: $39/mo Shopify (Standard): $105/mo Advanced Shopify: $399/mo Shopify Plus: $2,300+/mo |
Lifetime License (Exceptional) |
~$319 (one-time) |
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Transaction Fees |
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Add-On/App Costs |
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Hosting Cost |
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Renewal Model |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Setup & Ownership
Area |
StoreEngine |
Shopify |
Hosting |
Your choice |
Shopify‑controlled |
Platform ownership |
Full ownership |
Rented platform |
Data ownership |
100% yours |
Platform‑restricted |
Vendor lock‑in |
None |
High |
Core Store Features (Out of the box) |
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Feature |
StoreEngine |
Shopify |
Physical products |
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Digital products |
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Variable pricing |
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Multi‑tier pricing |
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Product bundles |
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Order bumps |
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Installment plans |
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Custom checkout logic |
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Subscriptions, Memberships & Recurring Revenue |
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Feature |
StoreEngine |
Shopify |
Subscriptions |
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Membership products |
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Content locking |
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Recurring billing logic |
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Subscription pricing control |
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Checkout & Conversion Optimization |
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Feature |
StoreEngine |
Shopify |
Checkout customization |
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Checkout UX control |
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Post‑purchase offers |
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Abandoned checkout recovery |
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Custom validation rules |
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Analytics, Tracking & Marketing |
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Feature |
StoreEngine |
Shopify |
Google Tag support |
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Meta Pixel support |
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Custom event tracking |
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Server‑side tracking |
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Marketing automation freedom |
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Design & Customization |
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Feature |
StoreEngine |
Shopify |
Theme flexibility |
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Page builders |
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Custom templates |
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UI consistency |
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Design & Customization |
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Area |
StoreEngine |
Shopify |
Checkout control |
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Business logic control |
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API & hooks |
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Custom workflows |
Who Each Platform Is Best For
Shopify works — but StoreEngine is purpose‑built for modern selling
Choose Shopify if:
Why StoreEngine Is a Smarter Alternative to Shopify
Shopify makes it easy to start—but as your store grows, monthly fees, transaction costs, and paid apps can quickly add up. Customization is limited, and you’re always operating within Shopify’s platform rules.
If you’re searching for a Shopify alternative that offers more control, lower long-term cost, and greater flexibility, StoreEngine is built for you.
What Store Owners Worldwide Say About Us
From small shops to fast-growing brands, creators everywhere share how StoreEngine helped them launch faster and manage less.
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