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E-commerce Platform Comparison 2026

Shopify vs Shoper

Shoper is a Polish e-commerce platform — one of the most popular in the country with over 35,000 active stores. It offers hosting, integrations with Polish payment and logistics systems, and a Polish-language admin panel. It's easier to start with than open-source solutions but has limited scaling and customization options.

Feature
Shopify
Shoper
Hosting included
Tak — globalny CDN
Tak
SSL Certificate
Automatyczny, darmowy
Tak
Automatic updates
Tak
Tak
Number of apps/plugins
8 000+
~100
Polish payments (BLIK, P24)
Tak — pelne wsparcie
Tak
Headless commerce / API
Tak — Hydrogen + Storefront API
Nie lub ograniczone
International selling
Tak — wielowalutowosc, wielojezycznosc
Ograniczona
POS (in-store sales)
Shopify POS
Brak lub zewnetrzne
Abandoned cart recovery
Wbudowane
Tak
24/7 Support
Tak — chat, email, telefon
Tak — w godzinach pracy

Shopify

Key advantages

  • Global ecosystem of 8,000+ apps vs dozens on Shoper
  • Headless commerce and Hydrogen for modern storefronts
  • Better performance and global CDN — faster loading worldwide
  • Easier international expansion — multi-currency and multilingual
  • Shopify POS for in-store sales — Shoper doesn't offer this
  • Advanced API and Shopify Functions for customization
  • Larger global developer and agency community

Shopify is the world's leading e-commerce platform, powering over 4 million stores in 175 countries.

Shoper

Pros

  • Polish platform — full support in Polish language
  • Built-in integrations with InPost, Przelewy24, BLIK
  • Simple start — can launch a store in hours
  • Competitive prices for small stores
  • Compliance with Polish law (receipts, invoices, GDPR)

Cons

  • Limited template customization options
  • Weaker performance under heavy traffic
  • Small app ecosystem compared to Shopify
  • Difficulties scaling to international markets
  • No headless commerce or modern APIs
  • Limited integration with international tools

Why choose Shopify over Shoper?

Shoper works for small, Poland-only stores with a limited budget and no plans for international expansion. If you plan to grow, scale, or sell internationally — Shopify will be a significantly better choice.

Security

PCI DSS Level 1, automatic SSL, 99.99% uptime

Global scale

175 countries, multi-currency, multilingual

Support

24/7 support + Polar Commerce expert help

Frequently asked questions

Can I migrate my store from Shoper to Shopify?

Yes — migration from Shoper to Shopify is one of our most popular projects. We transfer products, images, categories, customers, and SEO settings. The process usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Does Shopify support Polish payments as well as Shoper?

Yes — Shopify fully supports Przelewy24, BLIK, PayU, and other Polish payment systems. It also offers Shopify Payments with competitive fees and global card support.

Is Shopify more expensive than Shoper?

Plans are comparable — Shoper starts at around 79 PLN/month, Shopify Basic at around 139 PLN/month. The price difference is offset by significantly greater capabilities, a better app ecosystem, and global reach.

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Migrate from Shoper to Shopify

We handle the entire migration process — products, customers, orders, and SEO. Zero downtime.

Migration services

Free consultation

30-minute meeting with a Shopify expert. We'll analyze your current platform and show migration options.

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Our services

Budowa sklepu Shopify

Konfiguracja, design, produkty, platnosci — gotowy do sprzedazy w 2-4 tygodnie.

Redesign / migracja

Przenosimy z WooCommerce lub odswiezamy istniejacy sklep na Shopify.

Email marketing (Klaviyo)

Automatyzacje, kampanie i segmentacja. 20-40% dodatkowego przychodu.

Stala obsluga

Aktualizacje, optymalizacja, poprawki na bieżąco. Pakiety od 4 000 zl.

Optymalizacja & CRO

Zwiekszamy konwersje i przychody. Audyt UX, testy A/B, analityka.

Integracje

Custom development, API, ERP, automatyzacje Shopify Flow.