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Vitrula vs Shopify
Short answer
Shopify is the larger global platform with a huge app store and Shopify Markets; Vitrula is cheaper to start, runs several stores and domains in one account without a Plus-level plan, and works with Turkish payment providers directly. Shopify Payments is not available in Türkiye, so Shopify stores there use third-party gateways.
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| Feature | Vitrula | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price (paid) | Starter 399 TRY per month (9 USD), excluding VAT; 3,990 TRY per year | Basic 19 USD per month billed yearly (27 USD monthly); TRY price not found* |
| Free plan or trial | No permanent free plan: 14-day free trial without a card, then the first month 1 USD (1 TRY in Türkiye) | No free plan; 3-day trial, then 1 USD per month for 3 months |
| Sales commission | No platform commission; payment provider fees are separate | Third-party gateways add 2%, 1% or 0.6% depending on plan; Shopify Payments is not available in Türkiye |
| Several stores in one account | Yes: Pro 3 stores, Business 10, one dashboard | Separate stores only on Plus (up to 9 expansion stores) |
| Several domains | Yes: a domain per store with a DNS wizard and automatic SSL (Pro 5, Business 20) | Markets can give a domain or subdomain per market inside one store |
| Languages | 7 storefront and dashboard languages, several currencies | Shopify Markets (multi-market selling) on all plans |
| Turkish payment methods | PayTR, iyzico, bank transfer and cash on delivery are ready | Works with PayTR, iyzico and Garanti POS through third-party gateways |
| API and webhooks | REST API, scoped keys and signed webhooks on every plan | GraphQL Admin and Storefront APIs, very large app store |
| Invoicing and accounting | Paraşüt invoice sync ready; e-invoice providers are on the roadmap | No local e-invoice; third-party apps needed (our inference) |
*The Shopify pricing page and secondary sources show different numbers (19/54/299 vs 29/79/299 USD), possibly by region.
Vitrula may fit better if
- You want several stores or brands without paying for an enterprise plan
- You sell mainly in Türkiye and want PayTR or iyzico without extra gateway fees
- You prefer TRY billing and a flat monthly price with no commission
Shopify may fit better if
- You need Shopify's app ecosystem or advanced themes
- You sell globally with Shopify Markets and international payments
- You need a mature headless or enterprise setup
Sources
Competitor details come from their public pages and secondary sources, checked on 25 October 2026. Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site. Spotted a mistake? Write to [email protected] and we will correct it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vitrula cheaper than Shopify?
To start, yes: Vitrula Starter is 9 USD per month with a 14-day free trial and a 1 USD first month, while Shopify Basic is 19 USD per month billed yearly after a 3-day trial. Total cost also depends on apps and payment fees.
Can I use PayTR or iyzico on Shopify?
Yes, through third-party gateways, but Shopify then adds its own transaction fee (2%, 1% or 0.6% by plan). Vitrula connects PayTR and iyzico directly and charges no commission.
Written by the Vitrula team with AI assistance and checked against the product and public vendor pages. See how we write.