Shopify
Store Builders★★★★★
4.7
The default DTC platform
$39–$399/mo
← Store Builders
Shift4Shop
★★★★3.9/5Free hosted store with built-in payments
- Pricing
- Free (with Shift4 payments) or $29/mo
- Commission
- N/A
- Cookie window
- n/a
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30
Our take
Shift4Shop offers a genuinely free hosted store when you use its payments, which is rare. Pragmatic for budget-first sellers who can tolerate an older interface.
Pros
- Free plan available
- Built-in payment processing
- SEO features
- No transaction fees on free tier
Cons
- Dated UI
- Best with Shift4 payments
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