HellasCart vs Shopify 2025 — Which is Better for Your Greek Business?

Feature Comparison

Feature	HellasCart	Shopify
Free forever plan	✓ Available	✗ 3-day trial only
Launch in ~5 minutes	✓ Ready store immediately	~ Requires setup
Full Greek language	✓ Native	~ Translated, not native
Bank transfer payments	✓ Built-in	✗ Not natively supported
Stripe & PayPal	✓	✓
No transaction fees	✓	✗ 0.5–2% per order
Greek-language support	✓	✗ English only
Hosted SaaS (no servers)	✓	✓
Theme for free/second-hand items	✓ Unique feature	✗ Not available
EUR without conversion	✓	✓
Themes built for Greek market	✓ 25+ themes	~ Generic themes
No technical maintenance	✓	✓

Pricing

HellasCart

Free

Free forever plan available · Paid plans from €X/month · No transaction fees

Free forever plan

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Shopify

€29/month

Basic €29 · Shopify €79 · Advanced €299/month · +0.5–2% transaction fee if not using Shopify Payments

Advantages

HellasCart Advantages

Free forever plan — start without a monthly subscription
Launch your store in ~5 minutes and start selling immediately
No transaction fees on any order
Greek language, Greek support, built-in bank transfer
Unique theme for free products, second-hand goods, and item swaps
25+ ready-made themes designed for the Greek market

Shopify Advantages

Massive app marketplace (6,000+ apps)
Strong features for international sales and dropshipping
Larger English-language community and learning resources

Who Is Each Best For?

Choose HellasCart if…

Greek SMBs wanting a Greek-language experience, low startup cost, and local payment methods.

Choose Shopify if…

Businesses targeting international markets or needing specialised apps from the Shopify App Store.

Migrate from Shopify to HellasCart

Export your products (CSV) from Shopify Admin
Create a free HellasCart account
Import products and configure your theme
Connect Stripe, PayPal or bank transfer
Test your store and go live in ~5 minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HellasCart have a free plan?

Yes, HellasCart offers a free forever plan. You can start without a monthly subscription and upgrade whenever you need.

How fast can I launch a store?

With HellasCart you can launch a store in approximately 5 minutes. Choose a theme, add products, and you're ready to sell.

Are there transaction fees on HellasCart?

No. HellasCart charges zero transaction fees. Shopify charges 0.5–2% per order if you don't use Shopify Payments.

Can I accept bank transfers?

Yes, HellasCart has built-in bank transfer support — a very common payment option in the Greek market. On Shopify this requires a custom solution.

What is the free/second-hand theme?

HellasCart includes a unique theme for stores that sell second-hand items, give away free goods, or organise item swaps. There is no equivalent on Shopify.

Start free today — launch your store in ~5 minutes

Free forever plan available. No credit card required.

✓ Free forever plan ✓ No transaction fees ✓ Bank transfer ✓ Greek support ✓ Second-hand theme

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HellasCart vs Shopify