Guide

Shopify alternative: what to compare

A Shopify alternative is worth switching to only if it lowers your total cost or gives you control you need, without losing features you rely on.

1. List the Shopify apps and features you actually use.
2. Check the alternative covers them, natively or by integration.
3. Compare a year of total cost: plan, payment fees, apps.
4. Plan the migration: products, customers, redirects.

See StoreForge vs Shopify and how to migrate from Shopify.

About StoreForge

StoreForge is an AI-native store builder. You own the cart and checkout and connect your own Stripe account, and StoreForge takes a 0% platform fee on your sales. Stripe’s processing fees still apply. AI writes product copy, and you can move products over from Shopify. Plans: Solo $19, Growth $49, Pro $149 per month (checked 2026-10-27). Try the store cost calculator.