Printify vs Shopify
A side-by-side look at Printify and Shopify. On our scoring, Shopify comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | PrintifyPrint-on-demand | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.1/5 | 4.7/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 1,960 | 5,421 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $39/mo |
| Pricing model | free plan + optional Premium tier | per month, billed monthly |
| Transaction fees | Per-item product + fulfillment cost | 2.9% + 30¢ (0% with Shopify Payments) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fulfillment integration | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free plan available | 3 days + $1/mo for 3 months |
| Staff accounts | Team access | 2–15 by plan |
| Product limit | Unlimited products | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Inherits connected store | 100+ gateways + Shopify Payments |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Inherits connected store | 12 free, 100+ paid |
| App marketplace | Integrates with most platforms | 8,000+ apps |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | 24/7 chat & email (merchant support) | 24/7 live chat, phone callback, email |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Printify?
Printify connects you to a broad network of print providers, giving you the widest product selection and the chance to shop for lower base costs. Quality varies by provider, so sampling before you sell is essential.
Best for: Sellers wanting the widest product and price range
Read the full Printify 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