Elastic Path
7.2#1 in omnichannel commerce softwareWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitElastic Path vs Shopify
What both publish
| Fact | Elastic Path | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | 2006 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Hosting model | hosted | hosted |
| Sales channels | omnichannel | Shopify supports online, in-person, AI chat, social, marketplace, and global selling. |
Elastic Path plans
- Entry — order based—
- Professional — order based—
- Enterprise — order based—
- Entry — GMV based—
- Professional — GMV based—
- Enterprise — GMV based—
Shopify plans
- Basic$29 a month
- Grow$79 a month
- Advanced$299 a month
- Plus$2,300 a month
- POS Pro$89 a month
Pick Elastic Path if…
Elastic Path suits commerce businesses that need modular capabilities across multiple sales channels. Its Self-Managed Commerce option is positioned for enterprises such as manufacturers and distributors seeking complex commerce and control over their stack.
Pick Shopify if…
Shopify suits businesses that want hosted commerce tools for multiple sales channels, inventory, orders, and reporting. It may suit stores selling digital products or using abandoned-cart recovery.