Comparisons

BETTERCOMMERCE VS. SHOPIFY PLUS — WHICH PLATFORM UNLOCKS TRUE B2B POWER?

Shopify Plus is great for simple D2C stores — but if you're scaling across B2B, multi-entity, or complex catalogs, BetterCommerce gives you the control and flexibility to win.

BETTERCOMMERCE VS. SHOPIFY PLUS — WHICH PLATFORM UNLOCKS TRUE B2B POWER?
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More flexibility, fewer limitations, and enterprise-ready from day one.

Four reasons why brands are switching to BetterCommerce

  • 01

    Modular, Not Monolithic

    BetterCommerce offers API-first, composable architecture — unlike Shopify’s tightly coupled system.

  • 02

    Built-In PIM, OMS, & CMS

    No need for third-party tools like Matrixify, Shogun, or Extensiv. It’s all native.

  • 03

    B2B-First Features

    MOQ, CPQ, role-based pricing, quote management, and multi-warehouse — out of the box.

  • 04

    Freedom From GMV Fees & App Fatigue

    Predictable pricing with zero revenue share. No plugin sprawl to run your core business.

Lower Risk. Higher ROI. Greater Control

Get more from your commerce engine

Higher conversion

BetterCommerce converts

  • 30%
    • Boost in conversion via native CPQ, custom checkout, and tiered pricing
  • 3x
    • Faster deal cycles for B2B use cases
Lower TCO

TCO That Doesn’t Scale With Your Revenue

  • 0%
    • GMV-based commission
  • 100%
    • Platform control — pricing, hosting, and stack decisions
Faster speed, higher ROI

Multi-Entity Commerce

  • 80%
    • Less admin effort to manage all entities centrally
  • 100%
    • Flexibility for unlimited storefronts, currencies, and regions
BetterCommerce Vs Shopify Plus

Comparison

See how BetterCommerce delivers the features you need to win.

 

 BetterCommerceShopify Plus
Built ForB2B-first from Day OneD2C-first; B2B added through extensions
Core ArchitectureComposable, API-first, PBCsSaaS with limited headless capability
Target AudienceManufacturers, Distributors, WholesalersRetailers, D2C brands, B2B add-ons for SMBs
Total Cost of OwnershipLower (No 3rd party bloat)Higher (app stacking + transaction fees)
CPQ & Quote ManagementIncluded out-of-the-boxRequires multiple apps (e.g., Bundle Builder, ReConvert)
MOQ & Role-Based PricingFully supportedPartial, app or script-based workarounds
Custom Workflows & ApprovalsFlexible, extensibleNot natively supported — requires dev or apps
Subscription ManagementNative engineRequires Recharge or similar third-party app
Punchout Catalog SupportBuilt-inNot supported
B2B Checkout CustomizationConfigurable stepsNot allowed (restricted to Shopify’s checkout)
Buyer Roles & PermissionsGranular user rolesLimited — basic customer groups only
Built-in OMS & PIMNative modulesRequires third-party integrations (e.g., Jasper, Sufio)
Multi-Storefront ManagementNative, unified backendSeparate stores required per region/brand
Private Cloud Deployment OptionSupportedSaaS-only
Go-Live TimelineAvg. 90–100 days6–12 months (with theme & app config)
Geolocation & Tax AutomationDynamic pricing & tax calculationNo real-time display
Site Speed & Page PerformanceLightweight & optimizedTemplate bloat; dev optimization often needed
SEO-Optimized BlogBuilt-in and crawlable (same domain)Blog on subdomain (SEO penalty)
Customer-Specific CatalogsBuilt-inLimited, app-dependent
Bulk OrderingCSV Uploads, TemplatesPartial, via apps
B2B Payment TermsBuilt-in (Net 30/60, Credit support) Not supported natively
ERP IntegrationAPI-first, real-time connectorsRequires middleware or third-party connectors

 

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One Platform. Total Flexibility. Zero Limitations

Scale B2B with enterprise-grade tools—without the rigidity of legacy platforms.

Freedom to scale. Power to grow

Why choose BetterCommerce over Shopify Plus

Built for control, scale, and customization beyond what Shopify’s app-based ecosystem allows.

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Headless By Design

Unlike Shopify’s bolt-on Hydrogen model, BetterCommerce is composable from the core.

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No Plugin Dependencies

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True Multi-Entity Support

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B2B-Grade Checkout

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No GMV-Based Pricing

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Faster Time to Value

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Built-In Analytics & Admin Simplicity

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Native PIM & OMS

Outgrow the limitations

BetterCommerce: The future-proof commerce platform for growth-minded businesses

Escape the limitations of traditional commerce platforms. BetterCommerce empowers businesses of all sizes to achieve explosive growth with a future-proof, headless architecture.
 

  • 01

    Built for B2B

    BetterCommerce supports multi-role, multi-catalog commerce natively. Shopify Plus is D2C-first, and B2B requires hacks or separate instances.

  • 02

    True Composable Stack

    BetterCommerce is API-first and modular. Shopify’s headless offering (Hydrogen) is early-stage and not enterprise-ready out-of-the-box.

  • 03

    Native PIM, OMS, CPQ

    BetterCommerce includes these modules by default. Shopify Plus needs 3rd-party apps for even basic catalog and order operations.

  • 04

    Unlimited Storefront Support

    BetterCommerce supports multi-site and brand from one backend. Shopify uses separate store instances, increasing cost and effort to scale.

  • 05

    No GMV-Based Pricing

    BetterCommerce uses flat pricing with no revenue sharing. Shopify Plus charges based on GMV, increasing cost as your business grows.

  • 06

    Launch in Just 100 Days

    BetterCommerce implementations average 3× faster. Shopify Plus requires app setups, custom workflows, and theme adjustments that take longer.

  • 07

    Unified Admin Experience

    BetterCommerce offers one clean interface across all modules. Shopify’s reliance on apps creates fragmented admin and siloed data issues.

  • 08

    Optimized for B2B Checkout

    BetterCommerce supports CPQ, approval flows, and custom checkout. Shopify Plus checkout is built for D2C and lacks native B2B logic.

FAQ’s

Frequently asked questions

Can I migrate my existing store from Shopify to BetterCommerce? plus
How does BetterCommerce handle security and compliance requirements?plus
Can I integrate third-party apps and extensions with BetterCommerce? plus

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