Sellfy
Shopify
| Feature | Sellfy | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $29/mo | From $39/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | creators, artists, musicians, digital-product-sellers | e-commerce-businesses, dropshippers, retail-brands, solopreneurs |
| Founded | 2011 | 2006 |
| Digital Products | ✓ | ✗ |
| Subscriptions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Print On Demand | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Marketing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Discount Codes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online Store | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Shipping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Inventory | ✗ | ✓ |
| Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pos | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Sellfy Pros
- No transaction fees
- Built-in marketing tools
- Great for digital products
- Print-on-demand included
✗ Sellfy Cons
- Limited store customization
- Basic SEO options
- No marketplace exposure
✓ Shopify Pros
- Complete e-commerce solution out of box
- Massive app ecosystem (8000+ apps)
- Handles hosting, security, and speed
- Multi-channel selling (social, POS)
✗ Shopify Cons
- Transaction fees unless using Shopify Payments
- Monthly cost adds up with apps
- Customization limited without code
The Verdict
Sellfy is built for creators and artists, with a focus on digital-products and subscriptions. Shopify targets e commerce businesses and dropshippers and leads with online-store and payments.
On pricing, Sellfy is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $29/mo compared to $39/mo for Shopify. That $10/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Feature-wise, Shopify offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Sellfy takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Shopify has a slight overall edge — but if no transaction fees matters most to you, Sellfy may still be the right call.