Compare Magento Open Source and Shopify 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$29/ per month
Magento Open Source
Star Rating
(242)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Magento Open SourceShopify
Star Rating
(4,621)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29/ per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Shopify excels in ease of use with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a straightforward setup, while Magento Open Source, with a score of 7.3, is noted for its steeper learning curve and complexity in setup.
- Reviewers mention that Shopify's quality of support is rated at 8.4, highlighting responsive customer service, whereas Magento Open Source falls short with a score of 6.9, indicating challenges in obtaining timely assistance.
- G2 users say that Shopify's payment processing features, particularly its automation and multi-currency support, score highly at 9.0, making it easier for businesses to manage transactions globally, while Magento Open Source, although customizable, lacks the same level of integrated payment solutions.
- Users on G2 report that Shopify's reporting and analytics tools are user-friendly with a score of 8.4, allowing for easy tracking of sales and performance, while Magento Open Source's reporting features, scoring 7.2, are seen as less intuitive and more complex to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Shopify's omnichannel capabilities, particularly in social media integration, score 8.4, facilitating seamless marketing across platforms, while Magento Open Source, with a score of 7.6, is perceived as less effective in this area.
- Users say that Shopify's checkout process is highly rated at 8.8, providing a smooth experience for customers, while Magento Open Source, with a score of 8.2, is noted for being functional but less streamlined, which can impact conversion rates.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Magento Open Source
No pricing availableFree Trial
Magento Open Source
No trial information availableShopify
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
174
8.7
3,949
Ease of Use
7.3
174
8.9
3,966
Ease of Setup
6.8
128
8.8
2,257
Ease of Admin
7.7
123
8.9
2,211
Quality of Support
6.9
148
8.4
3,695
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
115
8.8
2,168
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
169
8.7
3,839
Features by Category
Headless Commerce
8.1
44
8.3
333
8.5
47
8.5
350
8.3
47
8.3
370
8.9
54
8.3
454
8.8
50
8.5
410
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Merchandising/Marketing
7.7
133
8.6
3279
Feature Not Available
8.6
3328
7.8
133
|
Verified
8.3
3255
8.1
142
|
Verified
8.3
3212
7.0
129
|
Verified
8.3
3039
7.7
131
|
Verified
8.3
2974
8.0
142
8.2
2949
Product Catalog
8.3
143
8.5
3222
Feature Not Available
8.5
3174
7.8
143
|
Verified
8.5
3220
7.9
113
|
Verified
8.4
2596
Order Process
8.2
143
|
Verified
8.8
3305
8.3
142
|
Verified
8.6
3226
8.2
141
|
Verified
8.6
3184
8.5
140
|
Verified
8.9
3267
8.6
144
8.8
3257
8.0
135
|
Verified
8.5
2978
8.2
136
8.6
3050
8.0
116
8.5
2669
Multi-Channel Support
8.0
122
8.5
2855
7.8
130
|
Verified
8.8
3081
7.6
117
|
Verified
8.7
2886
7.6
115
|
Verified
8.5
2982
7.7
101
|
Verified
8.3
2317
Feature Not Available
8.4
2369
8.1
100
|
Verified
8.2
2189
Platform
8.1
122
|
Verified
8.3
2389
8.3
134
|
Verified
8.4
3057
8.3
126
|
Verified
8.6
2908
8.4
138
|
Verified
8.6
3038
Feature Not Available
8.4
3073
8.4
136
|
Verified
8.9
3041
Feature Not Available
8.4
2365
8.9
128
|
Verified
8.8
2966
7.9
117
|
Verified
8.4
2458
8.5
111
|
Verified
8.5
2422
8.4
127
|
Verified
8.7
2778
8.1
139
|
Verified
8.8
3066
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Tax management - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Administration - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Reporting
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Omnichannel Features
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Magento Open Source and Shopify are categorized as E-Commerce Platforms
Unique Categories
Magento Open Source is categorized as Omnichannel Commerce
Shopify is categorized as Merchant of Record
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Magento Open Source
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shopify
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.9%
Retail
13.9%
Computer Software
7.2%
Apparel & Fashion
7.2%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Other
51.0%
Retail
26.6%
Apparel & Fashion
8.8%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Consumer Goods
5.3%
Internet
3.4%
Other
48.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Magento Open Source
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abhijeet S.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
These are the good things 1. Flexible: Magento is for everyone. You can basically sell anything you can think about with it. 2. Customizable: The setting is not rigid and being open-source gives you the freedom to develop custom functionalities 3....
Most Helpful Critical Review
Derek H.
Verified User in Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Requires a development team to really get the most out of it.
Shopify
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kathleen Virginia P.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
That you can build a storefront very quickly and easily. You can also do mass uploading of products. Etsy only allows you to upload one product at a time. This is helpful for large inventory, also with lots of variances in your products. (ie: Small, red or...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Bradley R.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
Its expensive to own, all based on subscription every month
Abhijeet S.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
These are the good things 1. Flexible: Magento is for everyone. You can basically sell anything you can think about with it. 2. Customizable: The setting is not rigid and being open-source gives you the freedom to develop custom functionalities 3....
Kathleen Virginia P.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
That you can build a storefront very quickly and easily. You can also do mass uploading of products. Etsy only allows you to upload one product at a time. This is helpful for large inventory, also with lots of variances in your products. (ie: Small, red or...
Derek H.
Verified User in Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Requires a development team to really get the most out of it.
Bradley R.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
Its expensive to own, all based on subscription every month
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there an option to use it on Learner Management System? Currently i know of Moodle.
1 comment
SH
Hi.
Magento would not be a good choice to build a Learning Management System (LMS) on. Solutions such as Moodle would be a much better choice.
If your...Read more
How can I use Magento without the burdensome administrative load of keeping it updated?
1 comment
TR
No. I've been a Magento consultant since 2007 and it's always been a headache keeping it updated. You must have a developer to deploy updates and your server...Read more
What are the features of Shopify?
5 comments
MM
In word you can say shopify is your own "shop"Read more
What is Shopify used for?
4 comments
PP
Shopify is an Ecommerce CMS platform where we can setup the store and sell our products.Read more
How can I change my store name in Shopify?
3 comments
CH
Yes, you can change your stores name as long as you are not paying back a cash advance given by Shopify. If you’re currently in repayment you can’t change...Read more
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