Ecwid vs Format
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Ecwid and Format.
Ecwid Add a store to any website — free for 5 products | Format Portfolio website builder for photographers and artists | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 3.8 (336 reviews) | 4.2 (177 reviews)✓ |
| Pricing model | freemium | paid |
| Best for | Small businesses with an existing website who want to add ecommerce without rebuilding on Shopify | Professional photographers and visual artists wanting a gallery-focused portfolio site with client proofing |
| Pricing transparency | ||
| Intro price | $0.00/mo✓ | $7.00/mo |
| Renewal price | $19.00/mo | $15.00/mo✓ |
| Renewal hike | — | +114% |
| Renewal transparency | good | moderate |
| Money-back days | 0 days | 14 days✓ |
| Uptime guarantee | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| Hosting amenities | ||
| cPanel included | ||
| WordPress 1-click | ||
| Staging environment | ||
| Daily backups | ||
| Free SSL | ||
| Free domain | ||
| Free migration | ||
| Phone support | ||
| Live chat | ||
| LiteSpeed server | ||
| Green hosting | ||
| Data-center locations | ||
| Regions | United States | United States |
| Tags | ||
| Tags | free tierfree ssl | free ssl |
| Visit Ecwid → | Visit Format → | |
Ecwid
Pros
- + Free for 5 products
- + Works on any existing website
- + No transaction fees on any plan
Cons
- - Product limits force upgrade
- - Less powerful than Shopify for large stores
Format
Pros
- + Photography and art portfolio specialist
- + Client proofing for professional photographers
- + Print sales and ecommerce built-in
Cons
- - 114% renewal price increase
- - Very niche — photographers only
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