Etsy or Wix or Shopify?

Etsy doesn’t allow dropshipping on its platform. However, Wix and Shopify do. Shopify has all the popular dropshipping apps Wix has, plus exclusive ones like Oberlo. Oberlo has a forever-free starter plan, allowing you to dropship on the platform without needing to pay additional app fees, unlike other dropshipping apps.

Who has more apps: Etsy vs. Wix? Etsy doesn’t have an app store, while Wix has over 250 apps. However, Shopify offers over 6,000 commerce apps that allow you to design, build, and run your commerce business online and offline.

Neither Etsy nor Wix were built for all commerce. Etsy is an ecommerce platform for selling handmade goods. Wix started as a website builder for freelancers like photographers. Shopify was built with commerce in mind: both ecommerce and brick-and-mortar retail.

Unlike Etsy and Wix, Shopify boasts over 100 payment gateways globally, so your customers can make secure purchases based on the country they’re located in. Etsy only has around 10 payment gateways, whereas Wix has over 50. Shopify lets you sell using the payment methods your customers use, with more global options.

Neither Etsy nor Wix offer comprehensive sales reporting. On Shopify Advanced, you’ll find a collection of sales reports to help you better understand your customers and your business’ performance. You can even unify your online and offline sales with Shopify POS for a full picture of your business’ health.

Etsy doesn’t provide business loans. Wix only invests in businesses with Wix Capital. Shopify provides business loans for inventory, staffing, and marketing, with no personal credit checks or application process for those who need financial assistance.

When comparing Etsy vs. Wix, both charge transaction fees using their own payment method. Etsy Payments charges 3%–4% on transactions whereas Wix charges 1.9%–2.9%. However, there are no transaction fees on Shopify Payments.