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- WordPress.com starts cheaper: $4.00/mo versus $5.00/mo.
Shopify vs WordPress.com at a glance
| Shopify | WordPress.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5.00/mo | $4.00/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Category | E-commerce | Website Builder |
| Plans tracked | 5 | 4 |
Green marks the lower price.
Prices last checked November 8, 2026 · re-checked twice a week from official pricing pages and APIs · How we collect prices
Every plan, side by side
Shopify
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Starter
Sell via links, social media, and messaging apps — no storefront · 5% transaction fee
|
$5/month |
| Basic
Online store · 2 staff accounts
|
$39/month |
| Shopify
5 staff accounts · Professional reports
|
$105/month |
| Advanced
15 staff accounts · Custom report builder
|
$399/month |
| Plus
Unlimited staff · Custom checkout
|
$2,300/month |
WordPress.com
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Personal
Custom domain · 6GB storage
|
$4/month |
| Premium
13GB storage · Advanced design tools
|
$8/month |
| Business
200GB storage · Plugin support
|
$25/month |
| Commerce
WooCommerce · Premium themes
|
$45/month |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shopify or WordPress.com cheaper?
WordPress.com starts cheaper: $4.00/mo versus $5.00/mo.
How current is this Shopify vs WordPress.com comparison?
Both providers' prices come from CloudMart's live catalog, last checked November 8, 2026. The page is rebuilt from current data on every visit.
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