🎾 Shop comparison
Shopify sells products.
Orkelia Shop adds an agent.
If you sell a standard catalog with no particular constraints, go with Shopify. If your store has a specialized trade or specific logistics — technical catalog, grouped international shipments, demanding customer support — and you want an agent that watches over the catalog, orders, stock and customer support, go with Orkelia Shop.
Comparison table
Capability by capability.
| Capability | Shopify | Orkelia Shop | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product catalog | ✓ | ✓ + agent that keeps it up to date | Orkelia |
| Stripe / PayPal payment | ✓ | ✓ (Stripe, euros) | Tie |
| Native mobile app | ✓ | — | Shopify for mass-market |
| AI advisor (pre-sales) | Third-party plugin ($$) | ✓ included | Orkelia |
| Order tracking by email + WhatsApp | Plugin / app | ✓ agent-driven | Orkelia |
| Custom international logistics | ✗ | ✓ (e.g. grouped shipments Madrid→Congo) | Orkelia |
| Agent-driven customer support | ✗ | ✓ | Orkelia |
| Setup | €29-299/month recurring | €1,800-3,500 one-off | Orkelia over 12+ months |
| Target | Any e-commerce | Stores with a specialized trade or specific logistics | Different markets |
Verdict
In 1 paragraph.
Shopify is for the mass-market: everyone, any product, unlimited scaling. Orkelia Shop is for brands with specific trade needs that want an agent watching over the catalog, orders/stock and customer support. Live case Padel Congo: padel gear store shipping to 3 cities in Congo/DRC (Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, Kinshasa) + France, payment in euros via Stripe, Madrid→Congo logistics in grouped shipments.