Shopify vs Sellfy (2026): Which Should You Choose?
Quick Answer
Shopify is the go-to for physical product stores and serious ecommerce scaling. Sellfy was built specifically for creators — it handles digital downloads, print-on-demand, and subscriptions with almost zero technical setup. If you sell ebooks, music, presets, or merchandise, Sellfy gets you to market faster and cheaper.
Shopify
9.1/10
Best for physical products & scaling
Sellfy
8.2/10
Best for digital products & creators
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Shopify | Sellfy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $29/mo (Basic), $79/mo, $299/mo (Advanced) | $22/mo (Starter), $59/mo (Business), $119/mo (Premium) |
| Free Plan | No (3-day trial) | No (14-day free trial) |
| Digital Downloads | Via third-party apps | Built-in, unlimited file sizes |
| Print-on-Demand | Via Printful/Printify apps | Built-in POD integration |
| Subscriptions | Via ReCharge app ($99+/mo) | Built-in subscription products |
| Transaction Fees | 0.5–2% (unless Shopify Payments) | 0% on all paid plans |
| Best For | Physical product brands, dropshipping | Creators, digital goods, memberships |
Which do you use?
Who Should Choose What?
Choose Shopify if:
You sell physical products, need inventory management, want thousands of apps, plan to scale to significant revenue, or need advanced analytics and multi-channel selling.
Choose Sellfy if:
You are a creator selling digital products (ebooks, music, templates, videos), want built-in print-on-demand and subscriptions without extra apps, and want the simplest possible setup.
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