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At a Glance
Shopify Plus
Shopify Plus
Star Rating
(675)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.1% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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commercetools
commercetools
Star Rating
(14)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that commercetools excels in its headless commerce capabilities, with a strong focus on REST APIs and customization options, allowing for a more tailored e-commerce experience. In contrast, Shopify Plus users mention that while it offers a robust platform, it may not provide the same level of flexibility in decoupling front-end and back-end systems.
  • Reviewers mention that commercetools has a higher rating for product direction, scoring a perfect 10.0, indicating strong confidence in its future development. Conversely, Shopify Plus users express some concerns about the pace of innovation, reflected in its lower score of 8.8.
  • G2 users highlight that commercetools offers superior reporting and analytics tools, with a score of 8.0, which is crucial for data-driven decision-making. Shopify Plus, while still effective, has a slightly lower score in this area, with users noting that its reporting features could be more comprehensive.
  • Users on G2 report that Shopify Plus shines in its ease of use and setup, scoring 9.0 and 8.6 respectively, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a quick launch. In contrast, commercetools, while powerful, has a steeper learning curve, which some users find challenging.
  • Reviewers mention that the quality of support for commercetools is rated highly at 9.1, with many users appreciating the responsiveness and expertise of the support team. Shopify Plus users, however, report mixed experiences, with a lower support quality score of 8.4, indicating room for improvement.
  • Users say that Shopify Plus offers excellent omnichannel features, particularly in social media integration and mobile support, scoring 8.2 and 8.6 respectively. On the other hand, commercetools, while strong in e-commerce integration, does not match Shopify Plus in these specific areas, which may be a consideration for businesses focused on multi-channel strategies.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Shopify Plus
No pricing available
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commercetools Composable Commerce and Frontend
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Free Trial
Shopify Plus
No trial information available
commercetools
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
549
9.4
9
Ease of Use
9.0
552
9.1
9
Ease of Setup
8.7
372
9.3
7
Ease of Admin
8.8
345
8.8
7
Quality of Support
8.4
534
9.1
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
341
9.3
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
527
10.0
8
Features by Category
8.1
483
Not enough data
Headless Commerce
7.8
232
Not enough data
7.9
246
Not enough data
7.9
235
Not enough data
8.2
262
Not enough data
8.1
253
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
195
Not enough data
7.7
192
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Commerce Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Merchandising/Marketing
8.3
427
Not enough data
8.5
455
Not enough data
7.8
447
Not enough data
7.8
457
Not enough data
8.0
432
Not enough data
7.6
422
Not enough data
7.9
432
Feature Not Available
Product Catalog
8.3
439
Not enough data
8.2
438
Not enough data
8.0
430
Not enough data
7.7
365
Not enough data
Order Process
8.6
439
Not enough data
8.2
432
Not enough data
8.3
434
Not enough data
8.8
436
Not enough data
8.6
436
Not enough data
8.1
431
Not enough data
8.0
424
Not enough data
8.2
384
Not enough data
Multi-Channel Support
8.2
397
Not enough data
8.6
425
Not enough data
8.2
396
Not enough data
8.4
415
Not enough data
7.8
349
Not enough data
8.2
375
Not enough data
7.4
345
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
398
Not enough data
8.3
430
Not enough data
8.5
419
Not enough data
8.5
436
Not enough data
8.2
431
Not enough data
8.7
429
Not enough data
8.3
345
Not enough data
8.5
414
Not enough data
7.8
378
Not enough data
8.1
358
Not enough data
8.6
399
Not enough data
8.8
423
Not enough data
Omnichannel CommerceHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.0
82
Not enough data
Reporting
8.0
78
Not enough data
7.6
71
Not enough data
Omnichannel Features
8.3
73
Not enough data
8.1
72
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
8.1
79
Not enough data
8.0
76
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
7.5
73
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Shopify Plus
Shopify Plus
commercetools
commercetools
Shopify Plus and commercetools are categorized as E-Commerce Platforms
Unique Categories
Shopify Plus
Shopify Plus is categorized as Omnichannel Commerce
commercetools
commercetools has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Shopify Plus
Shopify Plus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.8%
commercetools
commercetools
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Shopify Plus
Shopify Plus
Retail
20.0%
Apparel & Fashion
13.7%
Consumer Goods
7.7%
Information Technology and Services
5.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.9%
Other
47.8%
commercetools
commercetools
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Retail
16.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.3%
Consumer Goods
8.3%
Consumer Electronics
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Shopify Plus
Shopify Plus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Tom N.
TN
Tom N.
Verified User in Publishing

To preface, I have a background in consulting for eCommerce store owners and have also launched my own web successful web store (using Shopify). Shopify is my #1 recommended eCommerce solution for any online merchant that doesn't require an extensive...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Kyle R.
KR
Kyle R.
Verified User in Sporting Goods

They do not listen to their customers, The stock answer for solving any problem is "there is an app for that". The problem with that approach is your costs go up and your performance goes down. The more apps you add to solve these problems the slower your...

commercetools
commercetools
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment

As a headless ecommerce platform, it offers the ultimate flexibility to meet business requirements. In some cases we use only parts of the API, in other cases it supports an entire ecommerce site. We've integrated commercetools with a custom androids app, a...

Most Helpful Critical Review
SM
Spence M.
Verified User in Retail

The vision for taking advantage of commercetools, and for adopting a headless approach to commerce, can sometimes be complex for companies to understand. We continue to improve our ability to articulate value to both technical and business buyers. This...

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Discussions
Shopify Plus
Shopify Plus Discussions
What differentiates Shopify Plus?
2 comments
RU
Smartstore is very refined in its methodology, which is the reason they've remembered all of the fundamental SEO procedures for each part. This makes them...Read more
How does Shopify plus work?
2 comments
Vikash  K.
VK
Shopify Plus is an easy platform for building and managing an online store, where you can customize your design, add products, and set up payments. It helps...Read more
Who is Shopify Plus' target market?
1 comment
Official Response from Shopify Plus
High-volume brands with online sales of about $80,000 USD per month. If you want to know whether Shopify Plus is the right platform for you, let us know by...Read more
commercetools
commercetools Discussions
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