Shopify

Shopify powers 4.6 million stores worldwide, from bedroom side hustles to Gymshark and Kylie Cosmetics, offering the best balance of simplicity and extensibility. Its Hydrogen headless framework gives developers more control, and with 30% lower setup costs than the average competitor, it's the top choice for scaling. Merchants see an average 20% faster page load times compared to #4 Mercado Libre, boosting conversion rates.