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Compare SamCart and Shopify 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$29/ per month
SamCart
Star Rating
(94)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SamCartShopify
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 its "Checkout Process" with a score of 8.8, making it easier for customers to complete their purchases, while SamCart shines with a higher score of 9.1, indicating a more streamlined and user-friendly checkout experience.
- Reviewers mention that Shopify's "Shipping Options" are robust, scoring 8.6, which allows for various shipping methods, whereas SamCart, with a score of 8.5, offers slightly fewer options but still maintains a solid performance in this area.
- G2 users highlight Shopify's superior "Product Visualization" tools, scoring 8.6, which enhance the shopping experience through better product displays, while SamCart's score of 8.2 indicates room for improvement in this feature.
- Users on G2 appreciate Shopify's "Storefront Design Tools" with a score of 8.6, allowing for extensive customization, while SamCart, scoring 8.5, offers good design tools but may not be as flexible as Shopify in this regard.
- Reviewers say that Shopify's "Inventory Management" features score 8.6, providing comprehensive tools for tracking stock levels, while SamCart's lower score of 7.4 suggests that its inventory management capabilities may not be as robust.
- Users report that Shopify's "Customer Support" is rated highly at 9.0, indicating a strong support system, while SamCart matches this score but reviewers mention that response times can vary, suggesting a need for improvement in consistency.
Pricing
Free Trial
SamCart
Free Trial is available
Shopify
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
54
8.8
4,091
Ease of Use
8.6
54
8.9
4,116
Ease of Setup
8.4
33
8.8
2,407
Ease of Admin
8.4
33
8.9
2,270
Quality of Support
8.4
53
8.4
3,833
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
34
8.8
2,227
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
51
8.8
3,982
Features by Category
Administration
8.2
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Integrations
8.9
23
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
Cart Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
Headless Commerce
Not enough data
8.2
443
Not enough data
8.4
458
Not enough data
8.3
478
Feature Not Available
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
8.5
16
8.6
3409
8.2
13
8.6
3458
Not enough data
8.3
3384
9.3
14
8.3
3341
9.0
12
8.4
3168
7.8
12
8.4
3101
7.7
13
8.2
3076
Product Catalog
7.7
14
8.6
3350
Not enough data
8.5
3302
Feature Not Available
8.5
3348
8.7
14
8.4
2718
Order Process
9.1
17
8.8
3430
8.5
8
8.6
3349
8.3
9
8.6
3306
8.3
18
8.9
3387
8.6
15
8.8
3381
8.1
15
8.5
3100
7.4
7
8.6
3173
7.8
6
8.5
2789
Multi-Channel Support
8.0
11
8.5
2975
8.6
17
8.8
3198
8.5
9
8.7
3004
Feature Not Available
8.5
3103
Feature Not Available
8.3
2431
Feature Not Available
8.4
2486
Feature Not Available
8.2
2303
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
2504
8.0
14
8.4
3169
7.4
13
8.6
3023
7.8
15
8.7
3154
7.6
15
8.5
3190
8.3
12
8.9
3158
Feature Not Available
8.4
2476
8.2
10
8.8
3081
8.3
9
8.4
2567
8.5
8
8.5
2532
9.2
14
8.7
2890
9.4
16
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
SamCart and Shopify are categorized as E-Commerce Platforms
Unique Categories
SamCart is categorized as Shopping Cart
Shopify is categorized as Merchant of Record
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SamCart
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
Health, Wellness and Fitness
18.1%
E-Learning
13.3%
Professional Training & Coaching
12.0%
Marketing and Advertising
8.4%
Education Management
6.0%
Other
42.2%
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%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is SamCart?
3 Comments
LP
Samcart is a way for customers to read a sales page with all the info they need about you, your product and easily purchase without ever clicking off your...Read more
Will you be adding Square as an option? I love their platform and 2nd place isn't even close.
2 Comments
JB
We agree, Brian, Square has a great product. We do not currently offer this as a payment integration, but we are actively adding to this list and will soon!Read more
Can I create customized reports?
1 Comment
JB
Hi Juli! We have some basic reporting options and also allow for almost all of our data to be exported and fully customized in any tool of your...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?
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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