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Salesforce Commerce Cloud vs Shopify comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Salesforce Commerce Cloud
Ranking in eCommerce Platforms
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Shopify
Ranking in eCommerce Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the eCommerce Platforms category, the mindshare of Salesforce Commerce Cloud is 11.8%, down from 15.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Shopify is 9.1%, down from 11.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
eCommerce Platforms Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Salesforce Commerce Cloud11.8%
Shopify9.1%
Other79.1%
eCommerce Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

Vijay Subramanyam - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers seamless integrations and effective architecture for retail operations
Salesforce Commerce Cloud offers effective architecture, ease of integration with third-party systems, and environments to test web store functionalities. Users can manage the site independently with the administration panel and benefit from features like easy marketing submissions, discount codes, and integration with Apple Pay and Bazaarvoice for reviews. The platform is also robust, with managed infrastructure by Salesforce.
Alex Osmichenko - PeerSpot reviewer
Have managed to grow sales quickly but experience challenges with integration and commission
The primary use case for Shopify is when I want to quickly build an online store. I utilize Shopify as an online store to manage and grow my retail business. I use it to boost my online sales Shopify is easy to start and has an intuitive onboarding process for customers. It is very good in terms…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I wouldn't say they have artificial intelligence, as it's not really AI, however, the data analysis that they provide to you is good."
"The filters are very useful, and easy to customize. it's very easy to operate."
"The ease of customization is valuable."
"I believe Salesforce Commerce Cloud is better than Microsoft; it is a more comprehensive solution."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"I find the reports to be the solution's most valuable feature."
"It is a very flexible solution."
"The implementation team can customise the implementation to customer needs."
"The solution is highly customizable for our store’s e-commerce needs. We don't need to write any code as all the required features are already inbuilt. The front end can be easily customized. Moreover, this tool offers built-in integrations with payment gateway, messaging services like SMS and email, and logistics integration."
"Shopify is easy to start and has an intuitive onboarding process for customers."
"The product has a few free-to-use features. It is easy to navigate and has good visuals as well."
"Shopify can be used without any coding knowledge."
"The most valuable feature is its strong SEO capabilities."
"If you have a physical business, like a shop on the street, and you want to take it online but don't know how to do it, you have a couple of options. You could contact a developer or set up an account on Shopify and create your online store there."
"For the initial setup phase, many online tutorials are available, making the process easy."
"It has a brilliant inventory system to help you manage your store."
 

Cons

"The back office of Salesforce could be more user-friendly."
"The solution is expensive."
"Pricing is a disadvantage because it is expensive."
"Being able to customize everything in general to our specific needs would be pretty awesome."
"Multi-tenant infrastructure is a blessing and a curse."
"There is always room for improvement with any solution."
"It is similar to ATG, but some features can be exchanged between the 2."
"This solution could be improved by providing additional artificial intelligence capabilities that are available out-of-the-box. It would be useful to have automatic forecasts using AI."
"Many of our clients complain because it's costly and not an open-source."
"Previously, Shopify had a limitation of 200 product variations, which posed a challenge for businesses with multiple product options like different colors and sizes. However, they have increased this limit to 1,000 variations, greatly improving the platform's functionality. Besides that, I don't see any major issues that need improvement."
"It could benefit from improving its user-friendliness for non-coders, perhaps by offering easier template-building options."
"I have many clients that want to sell their products to the wholesale market, and Shopify currently does not have that kind of feature."
"There are some areas where improvements could be made. Currently, the platform only supports three product variants, and having the option for more variants would be beneficial. Additionally, we have to rely on external plugins for reviews and ratings, which could be more convenient if they were built-in."
"If you consider an enterprise-level application with a lot of customization, Shopify can be problematic to use."
"Shopify users pay a higher commission as they scale."
"The order processing and saving of the changes for the product should have automatic functioning."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I don't know how much the solution costs per user, but I know it's our biggest cost in the company."
"Salesforce is not a cheap solution."
"Initially when we installed Salesforce, we thought that it was a bit pricey, but I think for the value that we're getting, it’s suitable."
"I think price-wise, it's a little bit expensive. It can be made cheaper for smaller businesses. I understand that for larger businesses, it can be a payable amount. But for medium to smaller, it is kind of costly, and it might be difficult for them to pay."
"The pricing is fairly reasonable."
"There are no significant upfront license costs."
"The licensing works on a per-user basis."
"I give the price of the solution a three out of ten."
"Depending on the client's requirements, they can choose either the basic plan or the premium plan."
"The pricing of the solution is economical. The enterprise version is more expensive, however, we do not use it. We pay for the license on a monthly basis and there are payment gateway charges associated with transactions, typically around two percent or as applicable."
"The tool's pricing depends on how big your online store is."
"They have various plans including ones that are priced at $29 per month, $79 per month, and can go up to $300 per month."
"This is the only platform to enforce its own transaction fee unless you use Shopify Payments Content, which doesn’t automatically reformat when you switch themes."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Retailer
10%
Computer Software Company
12%
Retailer
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Media Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise10
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Salesforce Commerce Cloud?
I am not involved in the pricing or licensing details, so I cannot provide specific insights into the setup costs.
What needs improvement with Salesforce Commerce Cloud?
One of the main points for improvement right now is still the user interface, the front end of Salesforce, because I only have one layout theme, which is the main B2B Commerce layout, while differe...
What do you like most about Shopify?
For the initial setup phase, many online tutorials are available, making the process easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Shopify?
I find that the pricing is reasonable compared to the features that Shopify offers.
What needs improvement with Shopify?
A mobile app for end users should be integrated along with Shopify, rather than as an add-on product. There should also be more templates available.
 

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Sample Customers

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