Shopify vs Strapi
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business (2026) and The 11 Best Headless CMS (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Shopify ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #4) for Small business owners choosing an e-commerce platform (Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce) / Frontend developers building Jamstack and composable sites. The best all-around choice for ease of use, app selection, and support, making it ideal for most small businesses.
At a glance
| Shopify | Strapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business (2026) | #4 / The 11 Best Headless CMS (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 93 | 8.6 |
| Best for | Best all-in-one platform | Leading open-source option |
| Pricing | $$ ($29 to $299/mo) | $$ ($99 to $499+/mo) |
| HQ | Ottawa, Canada | Paris, France |
| Founded | 2006 | 2016 |
Shopify
The best all-around choice for ease of use, app selection, and support, making it ideal for most small businesses.
www.shopify.comSee full entry in The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.