Shopify ShopStable
A store, and only a store Services and products on one site
Hours of setup and theme tweaking A professional site in an afternoon
A monthly plan before you can sell Sell free on the local marketplace
Booking and CRM need paid apps Quote inbox and CRM included
You drive all your own traffic Found in the local marketplace
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Wix ShopStable
A blank canvas to design yourself Prebuilt for local businesses
Advanced lead tools cost extra Quote inbox and CRM included
A website, but no local marketplace A website plus a local marketplace
You drive all your own traffic Found by nearby customers
Add-ons stack up your bill The essentials in one plan
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Angie's List ShopStable
A directory profile, not a website A real website on your own domain
Lead prices vary by trade and season One flat rate per lead
Annual contracts to cancel Free to start, no contract
Your brand lives on their site Your brand, your storefront
No website builder Full website builder included
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Thumbtack ShopStable
Lead prices set dynamically One flat rate per lead
A profile on their platform A real website on your own domain
Built around their marketplace A website plus a local marketplace
They keep your reviews and data Your customers and reviews are yours
No website builder Full website builder included
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Amazon ShopStable
Amazon keeps the customer relationship Your customers and reviews are yours
$39.99 a month or 99¢ per item sold Free plan, no per-item fee
One listing among millions Found by shoppers near you
No website of your own Add your own website on a paid plan
Quote requests are not part of it Quote inbox and CRM included
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Walmart ShopStable
Asks for an e-commerce track record Start selling with no sales history
Products need GTIN or UPC codes No product codes needed to list
Walmart keeps the customer relationship Your customers and reviews are yours
No website of your own Add your own website on a paid plan
Built for nationwide sellers Found by shoppers near you
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eBay ShopStable
Listing fees after 250 a month No listing fees
Your shop beside auctions and resellers Found by shoppers near you
eBay keeps the customer relationship Your customers and reviews are yours
A store page on eBay, not your own site Add your own website on a paid plan
Quote requests are not part of it Quote inbox and CRM included
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Pricing
List your business
Sell Goods on Marketplace & Personal Website

Sell physical and digital products through the ShopStable marketplace and your own branded website, and keep full control of your customer relationships.

  • Sell physical products with inventory tracking and checkout built in
  • Offer digital products with instant delivery
  • Reach customers on marketplace or your own website
  • Complete control over pricing and customer relationships

Start selling today, choose your path to success!

Two Ways to Sell

Marketplace reach or personal brand control

Marketplace

Local discovery

Personal Website

Full control

Types of Goods You Can Sell

What Can You Sell?

From physical products to digital downloads, ShopStable supports all types of goods with specialized features for each category.

Physical Products

Sell tangible items like clothing, electronics, home goods, and more.

Popular Categories
Clothing & Accessories
Electronics
Home & Garden
Books & Media
Toys & Games
Health & Beauty
Key Features
  • Inventory management

  • Product variants

  • Merchant-set shipping rates

  • Low-stock alerts

Digital Products

Sell downloadable content, software, courses, and digital assets.

Popular Categories
E-books & Guides
Software & Apps
Online Courses
Digital Art
Music & Audio
Templates & Themes
Key Features
  • Instant delivery

  • Download tracking

  • License management

  • Secure file storage

Handmade & Custom

Sell small-batch and made-to-order work with your story front and center.

Popular Categories
Candles & Soaps
Ceramics & Pottery
Jewelry
Woodwork
Prints & Art
Custom Orders
Key Features
  • Small-batch inventory tracking

  • Product variants

  • Custom requests via quote inbox

  • Photo galleries

Local & Specialty

Sell the goods your neighborhood already comes to you for.

Popular Categories
Farm Stand Goods
Coffee & Pantry
Gift Baskets
Seasonal Items
Local Art
Supplies & Parts
Key Features
  • Local marketplace visibility

  • Inventory tracking

  • Order messaging

  • Merchant-set shipping rates

Selling Strategy Options

Choose Your Selling Strategy

List on the ShopStable marketplace, build your own branded site, or do both. The tools are built in either way.

Marketplace

List your products in the ShopStable marketplace and get discovered by local shoppers.

Key Benefits
  • Local discovery on the ShopStable marketplace

  • Flat-rate leads, no auction

  • No upfront marketing costs

  • You own the customer relationship

Local discovery

Flat-rate leads

Own your customers

Personal Website

Build your own brand and maintain full control of customer relationships.

Key Benefits
  • Complete brand control and customization

  • Direct customer relationships

  • Higher profit margins

  • A lower transaction fee than the marketplace — every fee published on the pricing page

Custom domain support

Full design control

Customer data ownership

Platform Features and Tools

Everything You Need to Succeed

Powerful tools and features built specifically for selling goods online, whether on our marketplace or your own website.

Inventory Management

Track stock levels, set up alerts, and manage product variants across both channels.

Order Processing

Streamlined order management with automatic notifications and status updates.

Payment Processing

Secure payment processing with support for multiple payment methods.

Merchant-managed shipping

Set your shipping charges and add tracking to orders. Arrange labels and delivery with your carrier.

Analytics & Reporting

Comprehensive analytics to track sales, performance, and customer behavior.

Customer Support

Built-in customer support tools and communication channels.

Platform Comparison - ShopStable vs Shopify

Why Sellers Pick ShopStable Over Shopify

Both platforms sell products. The difference is everything around the store: services and goods on one site, local discovery, and fees that start at zero.

Feature
Shopify
ShopStable
Monthly Fees
Paid plan before your first sale
Starting at $0/month
List products on the free plan
Product Catalog & Checkout
Built in
Built in, with inventory tracking
Selling Services Too
Apps and workarounds
Services + Goods + Subscriptions
One site for everything you sell
Local Discovery
You drive all your own traffic
Local marketplace listing included
Found by nearby shoppers
Leads & CRM
Paid apps
Quote inbox + CRM included
Orders and leads in one dashboard
Customer Relationships
Your data inside their platform
You own customers and reviews
Direct relationships and data ownership

Call to Action - Start Selling Goods

Ready to Start Selling Goods?

List products on the ShopStable marketplace and your own branded site. Catalog, inventory, and checkout built in, set your shipping rates and ship with tracking.

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