Shift4Shop vs Shopify
A side-by-side look at Shift4Shop and Shopify. On our scoring, Shopify comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | Shift4ShopAll-in-one | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.8/5 | 4.7/5 |
| User rating | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 540 | 5,421 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $39/mo |
| Pricing model | free in the US with Shift4 Payments | per month, billed monthly |
| Transaction fees | 0% with Shift4 Payments | 2.9% + 30¢ (0% with Shopify Payments) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free with Shift4 Payments | 3 days + $1/mo for 3 months |
| Staff accounts | By plan | 2–15 by plan |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Shift4 + 100+ gateways | 100+ gateways + Shopify Payments |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | 100+ themes | 12 free, 100+ paid |
| App marketplace | App store & integrations | 8,000+ apps |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | Yes | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | 24/7 phone, chat, email (US) | 24/7 live chat, phone callback, email |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Shift4Shop?
Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart) offers a deep, feature-rich platform that becomes free if you process payments through Shift4. That bargain comes with dated interfaces and a payment lock-in that does not suit everyone.
Best for: US sellers who will use Shift4 payment processing
Read the full Shift4Shop reviewWhy pick Shopify?
Shopify remains the platform to beat. Its polished admin, best-in-class checkout, and enormous app ecosystem make it the safest choice for most merchants — provided you are comfortable using Shopify Payments to avoid extra transaction fees.
Best for: Growing brands that want everything in one place
Read the full Shopify review