WordPress vs Shopify
The ultimate guide for Hyderabad businesses. We analyze costs, control, and complexity to help you choose the right e-commerce engine.
WordPress (WooCommerce)
Lower long-term cost
Full ownership & control
No transaction fees
Requires maintenance
Best For
Businesses that want control, lower monthly bills, and custom functionality.
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Quick & easy setup
Zero maintenance
Reliable hosting included
Monthly fees & platform lock-in
Best For
D2C brands focused on marketing and sales who don't want to manage tech.
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A detailed breakdown of what matters for Indian businesses.
Ownership
Winner: WordPressWordPress
You own everything. Data, code, and design are yours forever. Move to any host.
Shopify
You rent the platform. If you stop paying, your store disappears.
Monthly Costs
Winner: WordPressWordPress
Low. Only hosting (₹500-₹2000/mo). No platform fees.
Shopify
High. Monthly subscription ($29+) + Transaction fees (2%) + App fees.
Ease of Use
Winner: ShopifyWordPress
Moderate. Requires some learning or a developer for setup.
Shopify
High. Drag-and-drop interface, very beginner-friendly.
Customization
Winner: WordPressWordPress
Unlimited. Access to code allowing any custom feature or design.
Shopify
Limited. restricted to theme capabilities and available apps.
Payment Gateways
Winner: WordPressWordPress
Free integration with Razorpay, PayU, Paytm with zero transaction fees.
Shopify
Supports major gateways but charges an extra transaction fee (0.5%-2%) unless using Shopify Payments (not fully available in India).
Maintenance
Winner: ShopifyWordPress
Manual. You need to update plugins and manage security (or hire us).
Shopify
Automated. Shopify handles security, updates, and hosting.
Total Cost of Ownership
Looking at the 3-year cost for a growing business in Hyderabad.
WordPress
₹60k - ₹80kEstimated Cost per Year (Hosting + Maintenance)
- Hosting (Good Quality)₹15,000
- Premium Plugins₹10,000
- Technical Maintenance₹40,000
- Transaction Fees₹0
Shopify
₹1.2L - ₹2.5LEstimated Cost per Year (Sub + Apps + Fees)
- Subscription ($79/mo)₹80,000
- Paid Apps₹30,000
- Technical Maintenance₹0
- Transaction Fees (2%)₹50,000+
Still Confused? Let Us Help.
We build on both platforms. Talk to our Hyderabad team for an unbiased recommendation based on your specific business goals.