Shopify vs. Ecwid Comparison

What is Shopify?

Shopify is a "cloud-based omnichannel shop system" that allows businesses and stores of any size to sell their products and services online. Originally founded in 2006, Shopify has developed into one of the leading solutions in the field of online commerce. The platform offers a variety of tools and features specifically aimed at simplifying and optimizing the online sales process.

With Shopify, users without extensive technical knowledge can create and design their own online store. The platform offers a range of customizable templates and a user-friendly drag-and-drop editor, which facilitates the creation of a professionally looking shop.

What is Ecwid?

Ecwid by Lightspeed is a simple way to add an online store to websites or social media profiles.

Ecwid by Lightspeed is used by hundreds of thousands of merchants in 175 countries and supports users in reaching their own customers. It aims to ensure a personal approach, via their own website, Instagram, Facebook, Amazon or Google Shopping.