
Selling digital products is a completely different game from selling physical goods. You don’t need inventory, shipping, or warehouses, but you do need the right eCommerce platform.
Shopify and Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) are two of the biggest options, but they cater to very different business models.
Shopify is a hosted, all-in-one platform that makes it easy to start selling digital and physical products without any technical knowledge.
On the other hand, Easy Digital Downloads is a WordPress plugin designed specifically for selling digital products like eBooks, courses, and software. Since it’s self-hosted, you get full control, but it comes with more setup responsibilities.
The right choice depends on what you’re selling, how much control you need, and your technical comfort level.
Below, I’ll break down their differences in pricing, features, customization, and ease of use—so you can pick the best platform for your digital business.