As the scale of cross-border e-commerce continues to expand, more and more sellers are no longer satisfied with selling on third-party platforms and are turning to the independent market. So faced with the two independent websites Shopline and Shopify, many sellers have doubts: They are both independent websites, what is the difference between Shopline and Shopify? In this article, we will explain to you the differences between the two from five major aspects.
1. Entry threshold
Shopify supports individual and corporate sellers to settle in. No cross-border e-commerce experience is required. You only need to prepare a second-level domain name to apply to open a store.
Shopline sellers need to provide the platform with a business license and third-party store flow, and they need to have certain e-commerce operation experience.
2. Operation model
The operation model of Shopify sellers is relatively flexible, and can be self-operated stores, wholesale websites, etc.
Shopline mainly develops mobile terminals and is a B2C model, suitable for small and medium-sized sellers.
3. Shipping methods
Shopify sellers can ship goods through self-shipping, overseas warehouses, etc. The options are diverse and flexible, and there is no delivery time limit.
Shopline sellers can only ship through official logistics SLS or logistics that cooperate with the official logistics, and are required to have logistics information updated within 48 hours.
4. Cost
Shopify sellers need to purchase a store plan to open a store, and also need to pay store template fees, app fees, etc., which require a lot of costs.
Shopline sellers need to pay order transaction commissions. New sellers are free of commission for the first three months, but after three months, the platform will charge a commission of 4%-6% and a transaction fee of 2%.
5. Marketing methods
Shopify seller promotion mainly uses Facebook, Twitter and other platforms to promote and attract traffic, and the channels are relatively wide.
Shopline sellers mainly obtain more traffic and exposure through advertising on the site.