Shopify wins. Beginners can launch in a day.
Webflow requires learning its design system. Great for designers, steep for beginners.
Design Control
Webflow wins. Pixel-perfect control over every element.
Shopify uses theme structure with less design flexibility.
E-commerce Features
Shopify wins decisively. Advanced inventory, variants, abandoned cart, POS, multi-channel, and more.
Webflow E-commerce is basic with limited features.
Apps & Integrations
Shopify wins. 8,000+ e-commerce apps for every need.
Webflow has fewer integrations, mostly for design/marketing.
Scalability
Shopify wins for stores. Handles high traffic and large catalogs easily.
Webflow works better for content sites than large stores.
CMS & Blogging
Webflow wins. Powerful CMS for complex content.
Shopify has a basic blog.
Best For
Shopify: Serious e-commerce businesses.
Webflow: Designers, agencies, and content-heavy sites with light selling.
Our Recommendation
Choose Shopify if you:
Want to sell products as your main business
Need robust e-commerce features
Want easy setup and management
Plan to do significant sales volume
Choose Webflow if you:
Are a designer wanting complete creative control
Run a content site that sells a few products
Have design skills and time to learn
Need a complex custom CMS
Want e-commerce that just works?
Shopify handles the complexity so you can focus on selling.