head to head/E-commerce Platforms

Payhip vs Shopify

Neck and neck on boosts. Profiles, pricing and deals below.

Payhip

Digital downloads, courses and coaching with EU VAT handled

community boosts

0

pricing

Freemium

what it is

Payhip sells digital products, courses and even physical goods with built-in EU VAT handling and a free-forever plan at 5% fees. The quiet, dependable Gumroad alternative popular with European creators.

Shopify

The commerce operating system of the internet

community boosts

0

pricing

Paid · From $5/mo starter, free trial

what it is

Shopify powers storefronts from garage brands to global retailers: hosted stores, best-in-class checkout, POS and an app ecosystem for everything else. The default answer to 'how do I start selling online?'