Orkosi vs Shopify
Shopify is a hosted commerce stack with checkout, payments and POS. Orkosi builds a store as real code you own, next to the SaaS, blog or app beside it, with no platform transaction fee.
Feature by feature
| Feature | Orkosi | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Writes application code from a brief | Yes | No (themes and apps) |
| Agents keep working after launch through tasks | Yes | No |
| Automated tests and a review gate before a change ships | Yes | No |
| Dev and production environments | Yes | Partial (theme previews) |
| Hosting, TLS and a custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Database included | Yes | Yes (product catalogue) |
| Code in your own GitHub repository | Yes | Partial (theme code only) |
| Plans, credits and subscriptions built in (Stripe) | Yes | Partial (Shopify Payments; subscriptions via apps) |
| Blog engine and brand kit | Yes | Partial (basic blog) |
| No platform transaction fee | Yes | No (fees apply unless Shopify Payments is used) |
| Team collaboration | Yes | Yes |
Shopify plans
- Basic: $29/month — paid yearly, per store
- Grow: $79/month — paid yearly, per store
- Advanced: $299/month — paid yearly, per store
- Plus: not public — custom
Orkosi plans and prices come from the live plan table on the pricing page.
Where Shopify leads
- A complete hosted commerce stack: catalogue, checkout, Shopify Payments, POS and shipping.
- The deepest ecommerce app ecosystem and payments in every market.
Where Orkosi leads
- A store and the SaaS, blog or app beside it, as real code in your repository.
- One subscription with no platform transaction fee, plus agents that keep building through tasks.
Who each is best for
Merchants whose primary need is selling physical or digital products online and in person.
Founders who want a store as part of a product they own and extend.
Frequently asked questions
Does Orkosi charge transaction fees?
No. Orkosi charges a subscription; payments go through your own Stripe account. Shopify's fees depend on the plan and payment provider, per its help centre.
Why are Shopify prices marked paid yearly?
Shopify's pricing page renders in local currency; its own blog states the USD figures paid yearly, so those are the ones we quote.
Where do these prices come from?
From Shopify's pricing page, blog and help centre on the date shown under Sources. Orkosi prices come from the live plan table.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-08. Shopify is a trademark of its owner; Orkosi is not affiliated with it.