STORES vs Shopify
STORES is a Japan-focused no-code shop that launches fast with fixed checkout; Shopify is a global, API-rich platform with checkout customization on its Plus tier. The choice is speed-to-market vs control.
Key differences
- Market: STORES is Japan-centric with strong domestic payments; Shopify is global.
- Checkout: fixed on STORES; customizable on Shopify (full extensibility requires Plus).
- API: limited on STORES; deep Admin/Storefront/Checkout APIs on Shopify.
- Pricing: STORES starts free with transaction fees; Shopify charges a monthly fee plus card fees.
Rights
| Key | STORES | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
adult_content_allowed |
no | — |
commercial_use_allowed |
conditional | yes |
Constraints
| Key | STORES | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
api_available |
conditional | yes |
checkout_customization_available |
no | conditional |
custom_domain_available |
conditional | yes |
ads_allowed |
— | yes |
webhook_available |
— | yes |