Our verdict
These two sit at a similar level. Pick on fit: freelancers and studios whose site is the portfolio. points to Framer, while product businesses with inventory and shipping. points to Shopify.
Framer
From $10/moDesign-led site builder for a sharp, modern one-to-five-page site.
- Excellent visual quality
- Fast page performance
- Good animation control
- Design decisions can slow you down
- Lighter CMS than Webflow
Shopify
From $39/moThe fastest credible path to selling physical products online.
- Checkout, tax and shipping handled
- Huge app ecosystem
- Reliable at scale
- Monthly cost plus app costs add up
- Content pages are not its strength
| Framer | Shopify | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $10/mo | From $39/mo |
| Transaction fee | None | 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction |
| Level | standard | standard |
| Best for | Freelancers and studios whose site is the portfolio. | Product businesses with inventory and shipping. |
| Price checked | August 2026 | August 2026 |
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