Stan Store and Payhip are two standout options when it comes to selling digital products, especially for creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs.

Whether you’re building an audience on social media or growing a website-first business, both platforms aim to simplify the ecommerce process.

I’ve spent over 100 hours researching, testing, and comparing Stan Store and Payhip from a creator and ecommerce design perspective. After this deep dive, the recommendation is clear:

Stan Store is best for creators selling through Instagram and TikTok, especially those who want automation, link-in-bio functionality, and a streamlined mobile experience.

Payhip is better for sellers who want flexibility, are just starting out, or need tools like VAT handling and embeddable checkout for their own websites.

In this review, I’ll walk you through the core differences, including pricing, ecommerce features, templates, workflows, and more.

Payhip and Shopify are two well-known platforms that help people launch and grow online businesses. But how do they actually compare?

I’ve tested both platforms to bring you an in-depth breakdown based on key areas like pricing, features, design, ease of use, and more.

In short, Shopify is the better option if you want to build a branded, scalable online store, while Payhip is ideal for creators or sellers of digital products who want to launch quickly with minimal setup.

Let’s take a closer look at what sets these two ecommerce platforms apart.

If you’re running a Shopify store and looking for ways to collect and show customer reviews, you’ve probably come across Okendo. It’s one of the most popular apps in the Shopify ecosystem for reviews, loyalty programs, quizzes, referrals, and surveys.

But like a lot of tools built for growing ecommerce brands, the pricing can get confusing, especially once you move beyond the free tier.

I’ve spent a lot of time comparing Okendo’s different pricing options for clients, and in this article, I’ll walk you through what each plan offers, how the pricing actually works, and what you should be budgeting based on your store’s size.

I’ll also help you understand when it makes sense to upgrade and what features you might be missing out on if you’re trying to stay on the cheaper plans.

Let’s break it down.

Our in-house testing names Shopify as the best overall ecommerce platform for 2025, thanks to its $1/month promo and industry-leading sales features. We spent over 100 hours testing and comparing the performance, design options, and pricing of today’s most-used free ecommerce builders — and shortlisted the best ones for launching your store with little to no upfront cost.

From forever-free plans to extended free trials, I’ve broken down what each platform offers before you spend a dollar, along with the real costs to expect once your store starts to grow — like payment processing, domain names, and upgrade fees.

After 200+ hours of testing and analysing the latest features from both platforms, I can confidently say Squarespace is the better choice if you care about design, long-term features, and business scalability. Weebly is still fine for launching a basic site quickly, but it’s clearly in maintenance mode as Square shifts focus to other tools.