Fourthwall vs Smartstore
Fourthwall
fourthwall.comSmartstore
smartstore.comSide by side
| Figure | Fourthwall | Smartstore |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Ecommerce platforms | 9.2 (#12) | 8.8 (#38) |
| 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. | Yes |
| 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. | Official integrations include REST API, OCI, cXML, BMEcat and OpenTrans for connecting business systems. |
| Licence | The terms grant only a limited, revocable, nonexclusive right to use the hosted service and provide no open-source licence. | The Community Edition is released under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3; proprietary Smartstore plugins use separate EULAs. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.2 out of 5 from 387 reviews | 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews |
| Security | Fourthwall’s Trust Center lists a SOC 2 Type I engagement letter plus encryption, vulnerability monitoring, background checks and tested disaster-recovery controls. | The repository publishes a security policy, and the product documentation describes GDPR compliance and configurable security controls. |
| Self-hosting | The documentation describes hosted APIs and checkout services and provides no self-hosting option. | Smartstore can be installed on premises, in private infrastructure or in a cloud environment, with Docker and Azure Marketplace deployment options. |
| System requirements | The FAQ states there are no upfront costs, contracts or stated technical requirements to start using the service. | The published v6.3 requirements list Windows Server, Ubuntu, Debian or macOS, .NET 9, IIS/Kestrel/Nginx/Apache and SQL Server, PostgreSQL or MySQL. |
| What it does | Fourthwall is a hosted creator-commerce platform for branded storefronts, merchandise, digital products, memberships and donations. | Smartstore is a modular e-commerce and composable commerce platform for B2B, B2C, D2C and marketplace operations. |
Plans
Smartstore
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise B2B EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise B2C EditionPriced on request
- Premium EditionPriced on request
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.
Smartstore
Smartstore has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.