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Compare Elastic Path and Shopify 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$29/ per month
Elastic Path
Star Rating
(23)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Elastic PathShopify
Star Rating
(4,791)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.2% 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. In contrast, Elastic Path has a lower ease of use rating at 8.2, which may require more technical expertise to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Shopify's payment processing features, particularly its multi-currency support (8.3) and chargeback management (9.0), are robust and user-friendly. Elastic Path, while scoring higher in payment processing overall (9.2), may not offer the same level of intuitive user experience.
- G2 users highlight Shopify's strong reporting and analytics capabilities with a score of 8.4, which helps businesses track performance effectively. Elastic Path, however, received a lower score of 7.3 in this area, indicating potential limitations in data insights.
- Users on G2 appreciate Shopify's extensive e-commerce integration options (8.3), which allow for seamless connections with various third-party tools. Elastic Path, while offering similar integrations, scored the same (8.6) but lacks the same breadth of user-friendly options.
- Reviewers say that Shopify's customer support is rated at 8.4, providing timely assistance to users, whereas Elastic Path's support is rated slightly higher at 8.7, indicating a potentially better experience for users needing help.
- Users report that Shopify's storefront design tools (8.6) are highly regarded for their ease of use and flexibility, while Elastic Path's design tools scored lower at 8.1, suggesting that users may find Shopify's options more appealing for creating visually attractive online stores.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Elastic Path
No pricing availableFree Trial
Elastic Path
Free Trial is available
Shopify
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
15
8.8
4,091
Ease of Use
7.9
16
8.9
4,116
Ease of Setup
6.7
7
8.8
2,407
Ease of Admin
7.6
7
8.9
2,270
Quality of Support
9.0
16
8.4
3,833
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
10.0
6
8.8
2,227
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
16
8.8
3,982
Features by Category
Headless Commerce
Not enough data
8.2
443
Not enough data
8.4
458
Not enough data
8.3
478
Not enough data
8.3
565
Not enough data
8.5
519
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
217
Not enough data
7.9
217
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
8.2
69
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
8.0
68
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
8.1
69
Merchandising/Marketing
7.5
10
|
Verified
8.6
3409
7.7
11
|
Verified
8.6
3458
8.5
11
|
Verified
8.3
3384
8.5
12
|
Verified
8.3
3341
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.4
3168
Feature Not Available
8.4
3101
7.6
11
|
Verified
8.2
3076
Product Catalog
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.6
3350
8.8
10
|
Verified
8.5
3302
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.5
3348
Feature Not Available
8.4
2718
Order Process
8.6
12
|
Verified
8.8
3430
8.9
11
|
Verified
8.6
3349
8.8
11
|
Verified
8.6
3306
8.9
11
|
Verified
8.9
3387
8.3
11
|
Verified
8.8
3381
8.0
11
|
Verified
8.5
3100
8.5
11
|
Verified
8.6
3173
7.0
9
|
Verified
8.5
2789
Multi-Channel Support
7.9
12
|
Verified
8.5
2975
8.3
11
|
Verified
8.8
3198
8.3
10
|
Verified
8.7
3004
9.5
10
|
Verified
8.5
3103
8.2
10
|
Verified
8.3
2431
7.8
10
|
Verified
8.4
2486
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.2
2303
Platform
9.7
11
|
Verified
8.3
2504
9.2
11
|
Verified
8.4
3169
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.6
3023
7.8
10
|
Verified
8.7
3154
7.1
11
|
Verified
8.5
3190
9.0
10
|
Verified
8.9
3158
7.7
10
|
Verified
8.4
2476
8.2
11
|
Verified
8.8
3081
Feature Not Available
8.4
2567
8.9
11
|
Verified
8.5
2532
8.5
11
|
Verified
8.7
2890
9.1
11
|
Verified
8.9
3180
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.0
26
Tax management - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.3
24
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.7
24
Administration - Merchant of Record
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Elastic Path and Shopify are categorized as E-Commerce Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Elastic Path
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
Computer Software
18.8%
Telecommunications
12.5%
Marketing and Advertising
12.5%
Publishing
6.3%
Logistics and Supply Chain
6.3%
Other
43.8%
Retail
26.3%
Apparel & Fashion
8.9%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Consumer Goods
5.3%
Information Technology and Services
3.4%
Other
48.5%
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Discussions
Elastic Path has no discussions with answers
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?
5 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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