WordPress vs Shopify
| WordPress | Shopify | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Page Builder | Complicated but you can do whatever you want | Easy to use but highly restricted |
| Customizability: Layout | Easy | Very Hard |
| Customizability: Functions | Easy | Hard |
| Backend Manageability | Complicated | Simple |
| Manageability after lots of customization | Easy | Need a developer |
| Integration With Other Software | Complicated | Easy |
| Frontend Loading Speed | 3 - 4 seconds | < 3 seconds |
| Backend Loading Speed | 4 - 6 seconds | 3 - 4 seconds |
| Who should use this CMS? | 1. You have high requirements on design 2. You need a lot of customization 3. You can accept slower loading time 4. You need a complex membership system 5. You need complex discount rules 6. You need other complex stuff | 1. You focus on selling and marketing 2. You can accept the lack of customizability 3. You want an easy-to-manage system 4. You accept restrictions on design, layout, and functions 5. You want to integrate with lots of software |