BetterCommerce offers API-first, composable architecture — unlike Shopify’s tightly coupled system.
No need for third-party tools like Matrixify, Shogun, or Extensiv. It’s all native.
MOQ, CPQ, role-based pricing, quote management, and multi-warehouse — out of the box.
Predictable pricing with zero revenue share. No plugin sprawl to run your core business.
See how BetterCommerce delivers the features you need to win.
BetterCommerce | Shopify Plus | |
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Built For | B2B-first from Day One | D2C-first; B2B added through extensions |
Core Architecture | Composable, API-first, PBCs | SaaS with limited headless capability |
Target Audience | Manufacturers, Distributors, Wholesalers | Retailers, D2C brands, B2B add-ons for SMBs |
Total Cost of Ownership | Lower (No 3rd party bloat) | Higher (app stacking + transaction fees) |
CPQ & Quote Management | Included out-of-the-box | Requires multiple apps (e.g., Bundle Builder, ReConvert) |
MOQ & Role-Based Pricing | Fully supported | Partial, app or script-based workarounds |
Custom Workflows & Approvals | Flexible, extensible | Not natively supported — requires dev or apps |
Subscription Management | Native engine | Requires Recharge or similar third-party app |
Punchout Catalog Support | Built-in | Not supported |
B2B Checkout Customization | Configurable steps | Not allowed (restricted to Shopify’s checkout) |
Buyer Roles & Permissions | Granular user roles | Limited — basic customer groups only |
Built-in OMS & PIM | Native modules | Requires third-party integrations (e.g., Jasper, Sufio) |
Multi-Storefront Management | Native, unified backend | Separate stores required per region/brand |
Private Cloud Deployment Option | Supported | SaaS-only |
Go-Live Timeline | Avg. 90–100 days | 6–12 months (with theme & app config) |
Geolocation & Tax Automation | Dynamic pricing & tax calculation | No real-time display |
Site Speed & Page Performance | Lightweight & optimized | Template bloat; dev optimization often needed |
SEO-Optimized Blog | Built-in and crawlable (same domain) | Blog on subdomain (SEO penalty) |
Customer-Specific Catalogs | Built-in | Limited, app-dependent |
Bulk Ordering | CSV Uploads, Templates | Partial, via apps |
B2B Payment Terms | Built-in (Net 30/60, Credit support) | Not supported natively |
ERP Integration | API-first, real-time connectors | Requires middleware or third-party connectors |
Scale B2B with enterprise-grade tools—without the rigidity of legacy platforms.
Built for control, scale, and customization beyond what Shopify’s app-based ecosystem allows.
Unlike Shopify’s bolt-on Hydrogen model, BetterCommerce is composable from the core.
Escape the limitations of traditional commerce platforms. BetterCommerce empowers businesses of all sizes to achieve explosive growth with a future-proof, headless architecture.
BetterCommerce supports multi-role, multi-catalog commerce natively. Shopify Plus is D2C-first, and B2B requires hacks or separate instances.
BetterCommerce is API-first and modular. Shopify’s headless offering (Hydrogen) is early-stage and not enterprise-ready out-of-the-box.
BetterCommerce includes these modules by default. Shopify Plus needs 3rd-party apps for even basic catalog and order operations.
BetterCommerce supports multi-site and brand from one backend. Shopify uses separate store instances, increasing cost and effort to scale.
BetterCommerce uses flat pricing with no revenue sharing. Shopify Plus charges based on GMV, increasing cost as your business grows.
BetterCommerce implementations average 3× faster. Shopify Plus requires app setups, custom workflows, and theme adjustments that take longer.
BetterCommerce offers one clean interface across all modules. Shopify’s reliance on apps creates fragmented admin and siloed data issues.
BetterCommerce supports CPQ, approval flows, and custom checkout. Shopify Plus checkout is built for D2C and lacks native B2B logic.