Shopify vs Swell
On the evidence we track, Shopify leads this comparison with a composite score of 84/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for e-commerce platforms. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Shopify
LeaderA comprehensive toolkit that enables entrepreneurs and business owners to create, operate, and expand their online sales channels with integrated management tools.
Swell
A SaaS ecommerce platform designed to help merchants quickly establish online stores, manage subscription products, and handle wholesale operations with built-in support for multiple currencies, languages, and payment methods.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Shopify
LeaderMonthly subscription from 3.9% per transaction. Free trial available: 3 months at £1/month.
- ShopifyMonthly subscription with 3.9% payment processing fee (variable by card type and issuer)
- Shopify PlusContact sales
- Fully customizable checkout
- Unlimited staff accounts
- Enhanced automation
- Priority support
- Shopify EnterpriseContact sales
- Higher platform limits
- Deep control and customization
- Dedicated account management
- Committed service levels
Swell
From $29/month billed annually. Free trial available.
- Starter$29/month billed annually
- Standard$299/month
- Advanced$2,250/month
- CustomContact sales
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Shopify
Leader- Adyen
- Manhattan
- Vercel
- Hydrogen
- Slack
- Salesforce
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Shop app
- Dropshipping apps
- Print-on-demand apps
Swell
- Klaviyo
- ShipStation
- PayPal
- Braintree
- Sezzle
- Resend
- Omnisend
- Shopify
- Avalara
- Stripe
- Klarna
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Resolve
Shopify or Swell: which one depends on you
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Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.