Shopify Plus

shopifyplus.com
E-commerce
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How to Replace Shopify Plus

Overview

Shopify Plus is a scalable commerce platform designed for enterprise brands and high-growth merchants. It provides a fully customizable, all-in-one commerce operating system with support for DTC, omnichannel retail, B2B wholesale, and social selling. The platform combines fast performance, extensive extensibility, and comprehensive commerce features to power global commerce operations.

Features

25 features across 17 categories

Analytics(1)

Advanced AnalyticsPremium

Smarter analytics enriched by Shopify's data network for stronger marketing ROI

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Architecture(2)

Headless Commerce APIPremium

Powerful headless API layer for maximum flexibility in store creation and deployment

React-based Headless Stack

Deploy headless stores in hours using Shopify's React-based headless stack at no extra cost

Automation(1)

Automated WorkflowsPremium

Automated workflows across campaigns, retail, and wholesale for operational efficiency

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

B2B(1)

B2B Commerce FeaturesPremium

Digital commerce features for B2B with seamless wholesale buying experiences and personalized tools for wholesale buyers

Checkout(3)

High-Performance CheckoutPremium

Load-tested checkout capable of 10K+ checkouts per minute with unlimited bandwidth and transactions

Lightning-fast CheckoutPremium

Optimized high-converting checkout system designed for maximum conversion rates

Shop PayPremium

Fast checkout solution that converts 50% better than guest checkout

Core Platform(2)

All-in-one PlatformPremium

Full-stack platform customizable from front end to back end with integrated commerce operating system

Extensible PlatformPremium

World's highest performing platform with endless customization options proven to drive conversion

Integration(3)

API IntegrationsPremium

Integrate third-party systems through APIs for extended functionality and tech stack customization

App Ecosystem

Access thousands of strategic app and service partners through the Shopify App Store

Flexible IntegrationsPremium

Flexible integration options with APIs and app ecosystem for tech stack customization

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

International(1)

Global ExpansionPremium

Activate over 150 countries and localization strategy for international market entry

Marketing(2)

Shopify AudiencesPremium

Marketing tool that reduces customer acquisition costs by up to 50%

Shopify FunctionsPremium

Custom promotions tool that increases average order value by 20%

Product Management(1)

Unlimited SKUsPremium

Support for over one million products and variants for billion-dollar brands

Reliability(1)

99.99% UptimePremium

Guaranteed uptime across Shopify worldwide during peak flash sales and events

Reporting(1)

Detailed ReportingPremium

Holistic data and insights with in-depth reporting across all stores

Retail(1)

Omnichannel SolutionsPremium

Sync online and retail systems from all-in-one platform with full customization for seamless omnichannel experience

Sales Channels(2)

Multi-Channel ManagementPremium

Turn on new sales channels and manage them in one powerful back office

Social CommercePremium

Online selling tools for social commerce, marketplaces, and viral trend management

Security(1)

Built-in SecurityPremium

Full compliance, data encryption, and advanced fraud and bot protection

Store Management(1)

Customizable Online StorePremium

Move fast with customizable online store or build with preferred tech stack for creative freedom

Tools(1)

TCO Calculator

Tool to compare current platform costs with Shopify's 33% better total cost of ownership on average

Pricing

Shopify Plus

Popular
$399/month
  • All-in-one platform
  • Customizable front end to back end
  • API integrations
  • Contact sales for details

Enterprise Commerce

Custom
  • Endless ways to build
  • Infrastructure and scale for enterprise brands
  • Design to evolve with business needs
  • Contact for pricing

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Shopify Plus

Monthly$399/mo
Yearly$4.8k/yr
5-Year Total$23.9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $4.5k
SaaS
$4.8k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $13.6k
SaaS
$14.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $22.7k
SaaS
$23.9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 25 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Shopify Plus alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 25 features.

Buy Shopify Plus

Monthly cost$3,990/mo
3-year total$143,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Building could save ~$125,160 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 25 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

App and Service PartnersShopify App StoreThird-party Systems via APIs