WordPress vs Shopify vs Custom: Which Should You Build On?
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WordPress vs Shopify vs Custom: Which Should You Build On?

Pick the right platform for your website — without paying for features you'll never use.

PWPacewalk Editorial Published Mar 25, 2025 Last reviewed Mar 25, 2025 7 min read
Quick answer

Pick the right platform for your website — without paying for features you'll never use.

Three honest paths — choose based on what you sell, not what looks cool.

WordPress

  • Best for: blogs, services, content-heavy sites
  • Pros: SEO-friendly, infinite plugins, cheap hosting
  • Cons: needs maintenance, plugin conflicts, security patches

Shopify

  • Best for: pure ecommerce stores
  • Pros: zero tech headache, payments built-in, scales globally
  • Cons: monthly fees + transaction cuts, limited custom logic

Custom (React + Node / Next.js)

  • Best for: SaaS, marketplaces, unique workflows
  • Pros: total control, fast, scalable
  • Cons: higher upfront cost, needs a real dev team

Our default recommendations

Local service business → WordPress. Product brand selling 10-500 SKUs → Shopify. Custom workflow / multi-vendor / app-like UX → Custom build.

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