The Short Answer
🟢 Choose Shopify If...
- You're selling internationally (US, UK)
- Your customers pay in USD
- You want maximum app integrations
- You're technical and like DIY
🟢 Choose Ezy Commerce If...
- You're selling to Jamaicans
- You need JMD payments (Lynk, NCB)
- You want someone else to handle setup
- Local support matters to you
Head-to-Head Comparison
The Real Cost Comparison
Monthly Costs (First Year)
Shopify Basic
Ezy Commerce
*Setup included in subscription. Payment gateway fees (Lynk ~1.5%, WiPay ~3.5%) apply to both platforms.
The Jamaica Payment Problem
This is where Shopify falls short for local businesses:
- Shopify Payments isn't available in Jamaica. You're stuck with third-party gateways.
- PayPal is the main option — but many Jamaicans don't have PayPal.
- No Lynk, no NCB. Your customers can't pay the way they want.
- USD pricing confuses customers. They have to calculate exchange rates.
Ezy Commerce is built for Jamaica from the ground up. JMD pricing, Lynk payments, NCB transfers — your customers pay the way they're used to paying.
💡 Real talk: If your customers are mostly Jamaican, payment friction kills sales. Every extra step loses customers. Lynk is one tap. USD PayPal checkout is 5 steps + currency confusion.
When Shopify Makes Sense
We're not saying Shopify is bad. It's excellent for:
- International businesses: Selling to US/UK/Canada where Shopify Payments works
- High-volume stores: When you need advanced apps and automation
- Multi-currency: Selling in multiple countries with different currencies
- Enterprise features: Shopify Plus for massive scale
If you're a Jamaican brand selling internationally, Shopify might be the right choice. But if your primary market is Jamaica and the Caribbean, a local platform removes friction.
What About WooCommerce?
WooCommerce is free and flexible, but:
- You need hosting ($10-50/month)
- You need to build it yourself (or pay someone)
- You're responsible for security, updates, maintenance
- Jamaica payment integrations require custom work
Ezy Commerce is actually built on WooCommerce — but we handle all the technical work. You get WooCommerce's power without the headaches.
The Bottom Line
For Jamaica dropshipping: Ezy Commerce gives you everything you need at a lower cost, with local payments and local support.
For international dropshipping: Shopify's global infrastructure and app ecosystem make it worth the higher cost.
For DIY on a budget: WooCommerce if you're technical. Otherwise, you'll spend more fixing problems than you save.
Ready to Start Your Jamaica Store?
Get Ezy Commerce: JMD payments, Lynk integration, we set everything up.
Get Ezy Commerce → $49/month + $15 hosting · Setup included · JMD payments ready