Shopify is a hosted platform that handles infrastructure, security and updates for you, which suits businesses that want a store running with minimal technical overhead. WooCommerce runs on WordPress, offering more flexibility and control at the cost of more hands-on maintenance.
Businesses with straightforward catalogues and limited internal technical resources often lean toward Shopify. Businesses that want deeper customisation, or that already run on WordPress, often find WooCommerce a better fit.
Either platform can support a fast, secure and well-designed store — the right choice comes down to the business’s catalogue complexity, budget and appetite for ongoing technical involvement.