Shopify vs Ghost
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business and The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business. Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Shopify ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for Small business owners choosing an e-commerce platform (Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce) / Small business owners choosing a content management system. The best all-around choice for ease of use, app selection, and support, making it ideal for most small businesses.
At a glance
| Shopify | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business | #7 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 93 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Best all-in-one platform | Best for publishers and newsletters |
| Pricing | $$ ($29 to $299/mo) | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) |
| HQ | Ottawa, Canada | Singapore |
| Founded | 2006 | 2013 |
Shopify
The best all-around choice for ease of use, app selection, and support, making it ideal for most small businesses.
www.shopify.comSee full entry in The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business
Ghost
A clean, fast platform built for newsletters and memberships.
ghost.orgSee full entry in The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.