Lemon Squeezy vs Shopify
A side-by-side look at Lemon Squeezy and Shopify. On our scoring, Shopify comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.1/5 | 4.7/5 |
| User rating | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 540 | 5,421 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $39/mo |
| Pricing model | no monthly fee, per-transaction pricing | per month, billed monthly |
| Transaction fees | 5% + 50¢ per transaction | 2.9% + 30¢ (0% with Shopify Payments) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free to start | 3 days + $1/mo for 3 months |
| Staff accounts | Team seats | 2–15 by plan |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Merchant of record (cards, PayPal) | 100+ gateways + Shopify Payments |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Hosted checkout & storefront | 12 free, 100+ paid |
| App marketplace | API & integrations | 8,000+ apps |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Email & documentation | 24/7 live chat, phone callback, email |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Lemon Squeezy?
Lemon Squeezy acts as your merchant of record, meaning it handles global sales tax, VAT, and compliance so you do not have to. That convenience is worth a lot to indie SaaS founders, even with the per-transaction fee.
Best for: SaaS and digital sellers who want tax handled
Read the full Lemon Squeezy reviewWhy pick Shopify?
Shopify remains the platform to beat. Its polished admin, best-in-class checkout, and enormous app ecosystem make it the safest choice for most merchants — provided you are comfortable using Shopify Payments to avoid extra transaction fees.
Best for: Growing brands that want everything in one place
Read the full Shopify review