Shopify vs Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce: 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business 2026 and Shopify vs BigCommerce vs WooCommerce: 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms 2026. 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) / Brands building online stores. The best all-around choice for ease of use, app selection, and support, making it ideal for most small businesses.
At a glance
| Shopify | Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce: 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business 2026 | #7 / Shopify vs BigCommerce vs WooCommerce: 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Best all-in-one platform | Best free plan |
| Pricing | $$ ($29 to $299/mo) | $ ($0 to $229/mo) |
| HQ | Ottawa, Canada | Tamarac, USA |
| Founded | 2006 | 1997 |
Shopify
The best all-around choice for ease of use, app selection, and support, making it ideal for most small businesses.
www.shopify.comShift4Shop (formerly 3dcart)
Offers a uniquely comprehensive free plan for US businesses using its native payment gateway.
www.shift4shop.comSee full entry in Shopify vs BigCommerce vs WooCommerce: 11 Best Ecommerce Platforms 2026
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