Linnworks vs Shopify

Linnworks is web-based software for managing inventory, orders, listings, warehouses, and shipping across sales channels. It connects businesses to more than 100 marketplaces, with native integrations including Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Shopify, and TikTok Shop; further connections are available through its partner network and app store. Sales update stock across connected channels, while rules-based automation can select carriers, create labels, and route orders. Teams can manage their own warehouses, 3PL providers, or dropship suppliers, and create or update marketplace listings. The system includes inventory and order synchronization, multi-warehouse support, pick-and-pack workflows, shipment handoff, and returns workflows. Reporting provides channel- and SKU-level performance visibility. Linnworks is designed for operations teams and uses guided configuration rather than custom code. It runs on the web. Pricing depends on order volume and required features, not channel count, and customers must contact Linnworks for an operation-specific quote. Setup can take 30–40 days, depending on operational complexity.

Shopify is a hosted commerce platform for businesses selling across online and other sales channels. Businesses can run it from the web or mobile without coding, manage inventory across 10 locations, and use tools for order synchronization, sales reporting, automation, and employee permissions. It supports digital products and abandoned-cart recovery. The Shopify App Store lists more than 21,000 commerce apps.

Plans include secure commerce hosting and unlimited bandwidth, plus a free TLS/SSL certificate for domains added to Shopify. Shopify is certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliant. Support varies by plan and includes 24/7 live chat, enhanced live chat, or priority support. There is no free plan, but the free trial lasts three days and requires no credit card. Paid plans start at ₹1,499 per month when paid yearly; after the trial, most plans start at ₹20 per month for the first three months. Third-party transaction fees may apply, with rates depending on the plan.