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Shopify vs Custom Next.js Store

Shopify vs fully custom Next.js ecommerce — when founders should not reinvent checkout.

Verdict

Shopify unless you have unique checkout logic, marketplace dynamics, or enterprise integrations that Shopify can't support.

Time to revenue

Shopify: weeks. Custom: 6–12+ months before parity features.

PCI & compliance

Shopify handles payments compliance; custom builds add security scope.

FAQ

Headless middle ground?

Shopify Plus + Next.js storefront is the pragmatic hybrid.

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