Fourthwall vs ShopSite
Fourthwall
fourthwall.comShopSite
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| Figure | Fourthwall | ShopSite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Spec score · Ecommerce platforms | 9.2 (#12) | 8.9 (#36) |
| Digital products | Fourthwall hosts and securely delivers digital files, charging Free users a 5% fee and giving Pro users up to 100 GB storage without that fee. | Pro supports digital-download products delivered after purchase. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Official integrations include YouTube Shopping, TikTok Shop, Twitch Gifting, Instagram/Facebook Shopping, StreamElements, Streamlabs, Klaviyo, beehiiv, Laylo, ShipStation, Mailchimp, Zapier, Kit and Spotify. | Listed integrations include WordPress, Facebook Store, Facebook/Twitter/Google+/Pinterest sharing, PayPal and Amazon Payments. |
| Security | Fourthwall’s Trust Center lists a SOC 2 Type I engagement letter plus encryption, vulnerability monitoring, background checks and tested disaster-recovery controls. | ShopSite version 15 was independently audited and validated against the PCI Secure Software Standard. |
| System requirements | The FAQ states there are no upfront costs, contracts or stated technical requirements to start using the service. | Published requirements include Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris or Windows Server, an SSL-capable Apache/IIS-compatible web server, Perl, Sendmail on Unix, at least 256 MB RAM and roughly 73 MB program storage in the v12 reference. |
| What it does | Fourthwall is a hosted creator-commerce platform for branded storefronts, merchandise, digital products, memberships and donations. | ShopSite is server-installed shopping-cart software for building and maintaining online stores or catalogs. |
Plans
ShopSite
- EnterprisePrice not published
- ExpressFree
- Manager$35 a month
- Pro$70 a month
- Manager$495, paid once
- Pro$1,295, paid once
- StarterPrice not published
In their own words
Fourthwall
Fourthwall provides tools for designing and selling catalog products, running a customizable shop, offering memberships and using social selling integrations. Its Free plan includes those functions, and listed storefront connections include YouTube Product Shelf (Merch Shelf), TikTok Shop, Twitch Product Gifting, Facebook Shopping and Instagram Shopping. Fulfillment coverage is global, with white-label shipping and custom branding available. The service also lists design and mockup tools and API access. The Pro plan costs $15 a month and includes 100 GB of digital product storage. The listed platform is API. That platform detail may matter to sellers considering how the service connects with their store or workflow. Customer personalization is not included in the listed offering. The plan details distinguish the free shop and selling functions from Pro's stated digital product storage allowance, while both plans sit within a service that also lists social connections and global fulfillment.