Shopify vs Etsy for Handmade Sellers (2026): Fees, Traffic and Control
Etsy brings buyers to you but takes a cut of every sale; Shopify charges a monthly fee but you bring your own traffic. Here is what each really costs a handmade seller.
Platforms for selling online, compared on real costs and fees.
Etsy brings buyers to you but takes a cut of every sale; Shopify charges a monthly fee but you bring your own traffic. Here is what each really costs a handmade seller.
Shopify is all-in-one and hosted for you; WooCommerce is free software you run on your own WordPress site. We add up the real monthly cost of each, including payment fees.