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When customers come in to consult us about... Create an e-commerce website.<\/strong> The number one most frequently asked question is: \u201c"Should I use WooCommerce or Shopify?"\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n

To be honest, there's no single best platform for everyone. It depends on your business needs, how skilled your IT team is, and your long-term budget.<\/p>\n\n

As an agency with extensive experience building various types of e-commerce websites for clients, today we'll provide a straightforward comparison of the features, pricing, and usability of these two providers, avoiding technical jargon, so you can make an informed decision after reading this.<\/p>\n\n

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WooCommerce vs. Shopify Comparison Table (Including Estimated Costs)<\/h2>\n\n

Let's take a quick look at the summary table to see the strengths, weaknesses, and prices of each side.<\/p>\n\n

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Comparison topics<\/th>\n WooCommerce (on WordPress)<\/th>\n Shopify<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Monthly\/Annual Fee<\/td>\n \n The system is free.<\/strong> But you have to pay:
\n \u2013 Hosting costs: ~500 \u2013 3,000+ baht\/month
\n \u2013 Domain fee: ~400 \u2013 600 baht\/year
\n \u2013 Premium themes\/plugins: ~1,500 \u2013 5,000 THB\/year\n <\/td>\n 		\n Payment is made in a clearly defined package.<\/strong>:
\n \u2013 Basic: $24 (approximately 850 baht\/month)
\n \u2013 Shopify: $69 (approximately 2,400 THB\/month)
\n \u2013 Advanced: $299 (approximately 10,500 THB\/month)
\n *Prices are based on annual payments.<\/em>\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Transaction Fee<\/td>\n \n 0% from the system.<\/strong>
\n You only pay a fee to the Payment Gateway (e.g., Omise, GB Prime Pay) of approximately 2.5% \u2013 3.6%.\n <\/td>\n 		\n It would be a waste of money if you didn't use their system.<\/strong>
\n In addition to the payment gateway fee, Shopify also deducts an extra 2% (Basic package), 1% (Shopify package), or 0.5% (Advanced package) per order.\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Usage and settings<\/td>\n You'll need to fine-tune the system yourself, find a web developer to help, or have some knowledge of WordPress.<\/td>\n It's very easy. Once you've signed up, you can drag and drop your photos, add your price, and start selling within 1 day.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Payment systems in Thailand<\/td>\n Extremely flexible. Connects to all Thai banks, PromptPay, and credit cards.<\/td>\n There are limitations (mostly using Stripe, 2c2p, Omise) and Shopify Payments is not supported in Thailand.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
SEO<\/td>\n Excellent. Customizable in every detail (works with Yoast \/ RankMath plugins).<\/td>\n Good to standard, but cannot modify some URL structures.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
System administration \/ security<\/td>\n It requires self-management (or management by an agency), including regular system updates and preventing website downtime.<\/td>\n Shopify handles everything; you don't have to worry about website downtime. Their server management system takes care of it.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Feeling overwhelmed reading the specs? Let the experts handle it.<\/h3>\n

Don't waste time figuring out the system yourself. Consult our Creative Agency team. We're ready to analyze your business and select the most cost-effective e-commerce system for you.<\/p>\n Click here to view our e-commerce website development packages.<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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In-depth analysis 1: Ease of use (Who is suitable for what?)<\/h2>\n\n

Shopify: Ideal for those who want to start selling immediately and don't want the headache of technical issues.<\/h3>\n

If you're a brand owner with a small team, no programmers, and want to focus on sales and marketing, Shopify is a great solution. Its system is ready to use; sign up and you'll have a backend for listing products and a website with customizable themes \u2013 just drag and drop elements and it's ready to go, no need to rack your brains coding.<\/p>\n\n

WooCommerce: Suitable for those who want customization or hire an agency to manage it.<\/h3>\n

WooCommerce will be a bit more challenging at the start because it requires hosting, installing WordPress, installing plugins, and setting up various systems. Someone without prior experience might find it confusing. However, the advantage is that "you own the 100% system," allowing you to customize the interface and add unique buttons wherever you want.<\/p>\n\n

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In-depth analysis 2: Money Matters \u2013 Whose expenses are higher?<\/h2>\n

Many customers misunderstand this. They think WooCommerce is free and choose to use it, but in reality, there are hidden costs. Let's take a closer look.<\/p>\n\n