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Shopware vs WooCommerce

Shopware and WooCommerce both land on Depends.

Shopware versus WooCommerce
CompareShopwareWooCommerce
VerdictDependsDepends
Best forMid-market and enterprise retailersExisting WordPress sites adding a store
Who it's not forSolo sellers wanting a simple hosted storeNon-technical sellers wanting a turnkey hosted store
PrivacyActive CVE history . XSS, privilege escalation, admin takeover . all patched, but self-hosters must stay current.⁶Core gets patched, but the plugin ecosystem produces a steady stream of CVEs . patching is your job.12
Support qualityNo usable evidence in sources reviewedMixed to poor; 'terrible customer service' reports
Public sentimentReviewers consistently praise Shopware's flexibility and feature depth but frequently flag high, cost-intensive pricing.¹Reviews are split: price and flexibility win fans, while plugin conflicts, learning curve, and maintenance drive complaints.10
Biggest gotchaLicense is only the start: hosting, agency, and maintenance costs drive real TCO.⁸Plugin conflicts are the top complaint; test every update10

Pick Shopware when

  • Mid-market and enterprise retailers
  • B2C+B2B merchants needing deep customization
  • Headless builds with in-house developers
  • European-market shops

When Shopware is not a fit

  • Solo sellers wanting a simple hosted store
  • Teams without developers or agency budget
  • Buyers needing transparent all-in pricing
  • Anyone migrating off Shopware 5 without a project budget

Pick WooCommerce when

  • Existing WordPress sites adding a store
  • Merchants wanting full data and code ownership
  • Budget sellers comfortable with DIY maintenance
  • Stores needing heavy customization

When WooCommerce is not a fit

  • Non-technical sellers wanting a turnkey hosted store
  • Anyone unwilling to handle updates, backups, security
  • Tiny shops . hosted builders are simpler
  • Buyers expecting polished first-party support

Sources

  1. Shopware Reviews 2026 . G2g2.com
    review
  2. Shopware Pricing 2026 . Capterracapterra.com
    review
  3. Shopware raises $100M from PayPal and Carlyle . TechCrunchtechcrunch.com
    news
  4. Shopware 6 GitHub repositorygithub.com
    official
  5. Shopware Plans & Pricingshopware.com
    official
  6. Shopware fixes Store API admin takeover . Sansecsansec.io
    security
  7. CVE-2026-48008 . SentinelOnesentinelone.com
    security
  8. Shopware 6 Costs: Licenses, Hosting & Full TCO . Qualimeroqualimero.com
    review
  9. Shopware Pricing: Hidden Fees . Swellswell.is
    review
  10. WooCommerce SUCKS...change my mindreddit.com
    review
  11. WooCommerce Pricingwoocommerce.com
    official
  12. Attackers Actively Exploiting Critical Vulnerability in WooCommerce Pluginwordfence.com
    security
  13. Store API Vulnerability Patched in WooCommerce 5.4+developer.woocommerce.com
    security
  14. WooCommerce Review - The Good and The Bad for 2025crazyegg.com
    review
  15. Case study: Scaling a WooCommerce Store from 16k to 6.5Mwordpress.tv
    review
  16. How Much Does a WooCommerce Store Cost?elementor.com
    news