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Zillo vs Shopify
Shopify is a powerful store for physical products on a monthly subscription. Zillo is built for experiences — classes, tickets, memberships, gift cards — from one sentence, with no monthly fee.
| Pricing | Zillo | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | $0 — free until your first sale | From a monthly subscription (Basic plan and up) |
| Platform fee per sale | 3% per sale (refunded if you refund) | No platform per-sale fee on Shopify Payments; extra fee if using another gateway |
| Payment processing | Standard Stripe card fees, paid to Stripe | Card processing per transaction |
| Payout | Your own bank, via Stripe Connect | Your bank via Shopify Payments |
Shopify pricing verified May 2026. Pricing varies by plan and region — confirm the latest onShopify’s pricing page.
Why operators choose Zillo
- No monthly subscription — free until your first sale, then 3% per sale.
- Purpose-built for experiences: tickets, bookings, memberships, gift cards, vouchers.
- A storefront from one sentence in minutes — no theme setup or app store.
- QR redemption and check-in built in, not bolted on with paid apps.
When Shopify is the better pick
You sell physical products and need inventory, shipping, and a full storefront — and you'll use the store enough to justify a monthly subscription.
We’d rather tell you straight. Shopify is built for physical-product eCommerce with shipping, inventory, and a full online store.
Common questions
Zillo vs Shopify, answered.
Should I use Zillo or Shopify?
If you ship physical products and need inventory and a full catalogue, Shopify is the right tool. If you sell experiences — classes, bookings, tickets, memberships, gift cards, vouchers — Zillo is purpose-built for that, with no monthly fee and QR redemption included.
Does Zillo have a monthly fee like Shopify?
No. Zillo is free until your first sale, then 3% per sale plus standard Stripe card fees. Shopify charges a monthly subscription regardless of sales. Check Shopify's current plans (linked on this page) for the latest figures.
Can I use both?
Some businesses run a Shopify store for physical goods and a Zillo store for classes, memberships, or gift cards. They're not mutually exclusive — Zillo just removes the monthly cost for the experience side.
Try Zillo on your next sale.
Free until your first sale. 3% per sale after that. No monthly fee, no contract.