Comparison

Shopify Plus vs VTEX

On the evidence we track, Shopify Plus leads this comparison with a composite score of 51/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Shopify Plus51
VTEX36
Score
vioscaleAI score
Shopify Plus51 / 100high · 75%
VTEX36 / 100low · 24%
Pricing
Free tier
Shopify Plus✓
VTEX✗
Model
Shopify Plusfreemium
VTEXquote
Price level
Shopify Pluslow
Starting price
Shopify Plus£1
VTEX–
Transparent
Shopify Plus✗
VTEX✗
Integrations
Count
Shopify Plus5
VTEX2
Security
Disclosure policy
Shopify Plus✓
VTEX–
Gdpr
Shopify Plus✓
VTEX✓
Pci
Shopify Plus✓
VTEX–
Reliability
Sla pct
Shopify Plus99.9
VTEX–
Content
Faq
Shopify Plus7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for omnichannel commerce. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Deployment model
Shopify PlusHeadless middleware API
VTEXHeadless middleware API
Bopis buy online pickup in store
Shopify Plus-
VTEX✓
Boris buy online return in store
Shopify Plus-
VTEX-
Endless aisle in store digital ordering
Shopify Plus-
VTEX-
Store associate mobile clienteling app
Shopify Plus-
VTEX✓
Ship from store sfs fulfillment routing
Shopify Plus-
VTEX✓
Single view of customer unified loyalty CRM
Shopify Plus✓
VTEX-
Headless composable architecture support
Shopify Plus✓
VTEX✓
Real time multi location inventory visibility
Shopify Plus✓
VTEX✓
Mobile wallet and contactless rfid checkout
Shopify Plus-
VTEX✗
SOC2 type ii
Shopify Plus✗
VTEX-
ISO 27001
Shopify Plus-
VTEX-
Pricing model
Shopify PlusEnterprise annual contract
VTEX-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Shopify Plus

Leader

Shopify Plus provides large organizations with customizable, modular e-commerce capabilities built on headless architecture, supported by dedicated technical teams and infrastructure engineered for high transaction volume.

Independently observed

VTEX

A comprehensive commerce suite designed for enterprise retailers and B2B sellers to manage storefronts, marketplaces, and customer interactions across multiple channels. It combines AI-driven personalization, conversational commerce, real-time inventory management, and marketplace capabilities to streamline operations and drive revenue.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Shopify Plus

Leader
from £1/moHybridFree tier

Free tier available; promotional pricing at £1/month for 3 months; enterprise plans with custom pricing

  • FreeFree
    • Tools to start, run, and grow your business
  • Promotional£1/month for 3 months
  • EnterpriseContact sales
as of verify ↗

VTEX

Quote-based

Custom pricing based on company size and requirements; requires consultation with sales team

as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Shopify Plus✓
VTEX✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Shopify Plus✓
VTEX✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Shopify Plus

Leader
6 total
  • Salesforce
  • ChatGPT
  • Google Search
  • Copilot
  • Shop Pay
  • Vercel
Independently observed

VTEX

7 total
  • WhatsApp
  • Mercado Livre
  • Shopee
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Shopping
  • Magalu
  • ERP
Independently observed
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Shopify Plus or VTEX: which one depends on you

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Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.